Warning - exhausted OA whine to follow.....
If you remember, about a month ago I fell on the ice - twice in one week.
Well, even though I didn't land directly on my knees, or even get a bruise,
it's been rapidly downhill ever since.  Today I just wanted to sit down and

Wishing you all, my ASA family, a very happy St. Patricks Day!   May the
luck of the Irish always be on your side!!!
Hugs!
Donna G

You may have to copy and past the link, but I wanted you all to see this
site.  Nancy is my sister, and I told her to indicate Donnah to be
remembered.  Of course, if any of you feel so inclined to donate to the
cause, I wouldn't mind.  But please don't feel obligated.

From: <sharon>
To: <joe>
I know many stores have cameras all over the place which
makes you wonder if there is one in the dressing rooms.

I'll be going in to hospital (Southern General, Glasgow) shortly, for a
hip "relining" op (relining in quotes, because I have seen the hardware
they insert and it looks like a replacement to me).
Anyway, I am a bit anxious.  I can't do much about what happens during

Hi all.  I came down with a nasty respiratory infection over the last
couple of days.  Called my rheumy doc and he said to stop the Enbrel
injections immediatly until it clears up.  He said to not stop the MTX
injections though. He scared me when he said, "We don't want that to ...

Just want to send best wishes and prayers and purrs that the rehab goes
well.
And want to add, that I so much admire the way you have handled the problems
you've been dealt.  Words that come to mind are strength and grace and

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN...
Chemical in asparagus creates that odd aroma
Dr. Scott Carstens
March 15, 2005

Just phoned John, and he says Jayne only went down for the op at 4pm. She
was back at 6pm and everything went OK, but she's feeling woozy. So it's "so
far, so good"
Will phone John in a couple of days and let you know more.

A friend in another RA group found this and I wanted to share.  Harvey,
is this possibly what you saw on your chest Xray?
Gentle hugs
Smokie Darling (Annie)

Patient-privacy rule's effects are still being debated
By Virginia A. Smith and Dawn Fallik
March 15, 2005
Howard Miller's office is primed for privacy. The computers

Rights?              Wrong
March 15, 2005
MYTH: One doctor's office cannot send a patient's medical
records to  another doctor's office without patient consent.

I returned from Arizona it was a hectic trip with lots of work helping
my mother pack.  That women is a amazing she is 78 and managed to pack
much of the household by herself!  We packed the garage.   Everything
arrived safely in Albuquerque, which is good because she has some

If I disappear suddenly, it is for a good reason.
Jim just got a call from his dad today. His uncle is now in a coma and no
life support. Also his uncles son is in the hospital with two heart attacks.
So this is going to be a really hard time on the family. So when the call

Sent e-mail message  
From: scooter_girl_01@webtv.net(Bonnie Brien) Date: Thu, Mar 3, 2005,
Subject: Painful Hands.....
My Doctor told me that a possible "injury" that appears (on recent hand