August 31, 2004
FDA Issues Guidance on Hospital Bed Design to Reduce Patient Entrapment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week published draft guidance
for  hospital bed manufacturers designed to reduce the occurrence of patient

I finally found the Milk Thistle, it seems it is a popular product.  I
finally found it at WalMart, our local drugstores do not  carry it.
I have another question...  The Arava does not seem to be working this time,
and my rheumy really thinks it is time for Enbrel.  Although I am ...

East coast satellite tracking of hurricane Frances.
Direct real time images.
http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/data/g8/latest_g8ir.gif
Above is the EXACT direct link to the infrared

Ever have a week where your attention span just up and goes away? That's how
this week has

My United Healthcare policy has covered weekly Humira as a prescription,
subject to prescription co-pays. But they have told me that Remicade will be
treated as out-patient procedure, under the Major Medical coverage. Which means
that the annual out-of-pocket cost will be $5,000, ...

Have new hp 5650 printer and cannot figure out how to load #10 business
envelopes.  Any help appreciated.  Jan O'

    It is all about the new storm headed for our friends in the south east.
Lets all in our own way have a little talk with the powers that be that this
too shall pass.   I understand that it might make its way into the gulf area
and thats OK because people in Fla. are just ...

I have OA in the hip.  Usual cramping in the quad and knee.  An ice bag
feels like heaven but I am wondering if heat wouldn't be better - even on
the hip itself.

I had/have severe OA in both knees to the point that it was bone on
bone. Before my left knee replacement I tried both Tylenol 3's and
oxycocet. It would take the edge off sometimes but for the most part
there was no really pain free time.

i have had the worst experience i have had with a doctor - i just want
to scream - my appt is 415 - i arrive @ 4pm, knowing i would have new
patient paperwork to fill out.....i just got home it is now 7pm!!!!!
first they take me for xrays, which many of my docs state is useless for

Hi all.....I feel like dirt today.  I can feel every square inch of OA on
me.  The second shoulder injection is set for tomorrow, so that will help
alot.  All I have to accomplish today was going to the store for a sponge
mop....and it took me forever.  I drive a 4x4 manual ...

Http://www.dontforgettotakeyourvitamins.com/owens11595
DID YOU KNOW:
Most Vitamins on the market today use synthetic vitamins rather than
whole vitamins straight from vegetables and fruits because synthetic

I was just wondering today Andy, if you have had any developments or news
about your leg op?
Jayne

This is another one of those things that it could just be problems
with Kaiser or it could be wider...
My rheumatologist tells me that there's a shortage of Humira and they
can't start anyone new on it.  In fact, they can't get the drug period,

Firechief,
I didn't want to respond in the thread that was started, but could you tell
me why someone would send out a post like that?  Do you know the one I'm
talking about?