It turns out I have multiple new sites of osteonecrosis. Most doctors
assume it has something to do with aplastic anaemia (radiologists,
surgeons). The haematologists get quite ticked off about this. These
hameatologists include the leaders in the field of bone marrow failure

I just came off a 10 day fast.  During the fast I used the Master Cleanser
which is known as the Lemonade Diet.  After having RA for 10 years I have
never felt so good.  I was actually able to go off Pred and DayPro, my only
drugs, during this period.  Once I broke my fast though ...

I saw the Infectious Disease Doctor today and he found something wrong with
me THAT CAN BE FIXED!   I know that must seem like a really strange thing to
get excited over but usually it's the other way around.  My IGG is low on
several levels and he feels very strongly I will have ...

I need your help, I'm going to give the Reader's Digest condensed
version of my story here. I've been really sick for a very long time:
pain, fatigue, stiffness etc. My endo suggested a rheumatologist who
diagnosed FM even though my primary prob was joint pain. Even when my

Awhile back you guys were talking about something you took before you
went on a flight that helped you to keep from getting sick.
I think it was rescue remedy...I tried to do a google search but can't
seem to find anything. Can you help me out?

Me thinks that either webtv is having troubles again OR that ASA has
quieted waaaaay down.   The posts showing in ASA have dropped from 1500
all the way down to 808!!!   Me thinks I am missing a whole lot of posts
and what is going on with everyone!!!   Grrrrrrrr.............!!!

My blocked nose is driving me crazy. It is listed as a side effect of
enbrel, but I also have Sjogrens, which can produce a dry nose, tho it
wasn't so bad before I started enbrel. Also I am in the aftermath of a
sinus infection (been on doxycyline for a month).

Tuesday I had my MRI and Ortho appointment. The diagnosis is stenosis at
C3 and C4 and some damage at C-5 and C-6.  My Orthopedic Doc said there
were three options on the table at this time: a series of three Cervical
epidural steroid injections two weeks apart, nerve blocks, or ...

My Rheumatologist is talking knee injections to rebuild the cartilidge.
I think it may actually be called hyalgan injections.
You know, I can take allot of pain, but this old body just plain doesn't
want pain anymore.  ;-)  :-(

has anybody had this procedure? its where the first row of bones is removed
from the hand where it interfaces with the arm. its done to fix pain
associated with arthritis in that joint. what was the outcome after 6
months? how was strength and range of motion at that point? any info

Can anyone tell me how you do your signature line for newsgroups?  Just a
nickname or first name?  I am on Outlook Express and just can't seem to
follow the directions.  Jan O'

I was looking for song lyrics last night and I ran across a very nasty
website called Lyricspy.  As soon as I went on to the site it
attempted to guide me into overriding my active X controls and down
load a plug in.  It would not allow me to close any windows and kept

I have recently been prescribed etodolac. To my surprise I found it
classed as a cox 2. This article gives some interesting info on it
http://www.creakyjoints.com/go/article0078.shtml
Personally I don't think it is as good at pain relief as the voltarol I

Roche Drug Helps in Hard-To-Treat Arthritis
Wed Apr 6, 2005 07:50 AM ET
By Tom Armitage
ZURICH (Reuters) - A top-selling cancer drug co-developed by Switzerland's