Just wanted you all to know that I have been reading the posts. I have had
you all in my thoughts.
These days I don't have the energy to keep up with email or posts. We have
been hanging in there as much as we can.

I note at one on-line site it says:
"If you are taking chondroitin or glucosamine sulfate in addition to a
blood-thinning medication or daily aspirin therapy, have your blood
clotting time checked more often. This supplement is similar in

This may be a good idea for those mornings before a procedure when you
can't have anything by mouth, and leaving the house without a cup of
java seems virtually undoable...............
http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/accessories/5a65/

I used to take Metho tablets, and on the info sheet that came with it,
it said don't use alcohol while taking metho.
Now I'm on injectable and it doesn't give that warning?  O.K. for alcohol???

I heard on the news last sunday that a 15-year old kid was hit by a
train in Bayport.  How horrible.  When I found out his name, I cried.  
He's the son of someone who I have worked with rather closely on
planning projects during the past 13 years.  It's always a terrible

I ambled into this group several weeks ago, after two + months of severe
arthritis pain.  I say "severe," but actually almost a lifetime of
hurting here and there.
You welcomed me (but someone took my chocolate supply!).  Then I

Yesterday I had the PICC line put in and started the antibiotic dosing.
All and all, it went well but boy, was I wiped out after I got home
from the hospital.
It was decided to have it done at the hospital because the doctor I'm

What is this called: the medical name for:
Tthe "stocking" type sock that they put on your leg/arm etc......before
they cast it with plaster  called?
I wear one under my splint for comfort.

some time back, i took my wedding ring off: it was very tight on the
knuckle, and the swelling seemed to be getting worse (i didn't want to
end up having it cut off).
some months later, i was alone in the house, tidying up, and i thought

PRODUCT WATCH
Magnetic bracelets: Powerful or placebo?
By Jodi Mailander Farrell
February 15, 2005

Just wanted to let you know that I have started a group for
spouses/significant others of arthritis sufferers.
the link is below.  I hope you all have a joyfull and pain free day.
COlin

   Dairy exacerbates flare-ups.
   Years ago I fasted for three days. I broke my fast with yogurt before
going to bed for the night. The next morning my whole body was swollen with
an abnormal accumulation of fluid (edema). I also was barely able to move.

At present my kness are swollen (Baker's cyst type stuff).
I wonder if anybody has had success in relieving the swelling/pain
using support stockings or tubigrip type bandage ?
Being a male, one hesitates to wear stockings in case it creates the

Well.  That was the easiest knee needle I've *ever* had.
She injected the whole tiny bottle into the inseam side of my knee and
explained that when the joint is very inflamed the bursa/sac can get painful
as well.  To be honest, I'm still not entirely sure what she meant so I need

There is an interesting article about planned research into why many women
get better during pregnancy, and how the immune system may be involved.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4236071.stm
Jayne