I went to the doc yesterday, been having pain in both hands and feet and elbow
(in addition to the spinal osteoarthritis and the knee/shoulder problems i
already had).  Too many joints, he's running tests for rheumatoid arthritis (i
already have osteoarthritis) and said it could ...

i have been looking for a place for discussion about this bad arthritis
pain i have had for the last two years.i have been looking for a place
like this,for people that can understand,this pain,so i hope you will
allow me to to post here. i have this arthritis in my back that is ...

I am looking for good oil or lotion, something that can be used
everyday so, not a painkiller or a Analgesic just something to help
soothe stiff muscles.
Thanks

I went and saw my regular doc today and all the blood tests he sent me for
last week came back normal.  He is sending me for the ANA and an Rheumatoid
arthritis factor.  He has finally also gaven me a referal to see a
rheumatologist.  I will keep you all informed of what is going ...

Thank you for our anniversary card. John is away paddling and won't be
home until just before our day passes into the next. But that is all
right -- he is feeling guilty about it so that makes it okay. Can you
see my evil smile.

I have been going to a chiropractor for 5 months and am almost through
my course of treatment.  My left neck/shoulder still hurts ( and is
impinging on my golf---this seems to be the point where I usually seek
treatment instead of ignoring it)...Has anyone ever gotten relief from

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About 14 months ago i started to have pain and stiffness in my index finger
of my right hand. At first it wasn't that bad and I was still able to
function normally but now it has gotten alot worse. I can't even bend that
finger all the way anymore. It is so stiff that I am in ...

I was wondering if anyone has tried topical use of
glucosamine/chondritis?
For folks who have trouble taking tablets orally, do
topical treatments do any good?

I was just diagnosed with RA about a week ago.  I have been taking celebrex
and Percocets for the pain and swelling at this point and would really like
to get off of both and onto something that will make me as painfree and
stiffness free as possible.  (I'm also wondering if RA ...

Hi, everyone-
I just registered with this group today.  Duckie, a friend from a
sewing group, recommended that I join.  I do have arthritis in my neck,
toes, and finger, but my main issue right now is that I've just been

I have recently been put on Warfrin for deep vein thrombosis.  I have a
defective genetic gene that makes my body produce blood clots easier than
the rest of the population.  Because of this I have to take Warfin for the
rest of my life.  I also have Arthritis, in my fingers and ...

Okay - update on Diane. She can now roll over in bed on her own and
yesterday they got her to sit on the bed and then stand on her own for a few
seconds.  They suggested one step but she fell so the standing was the main
point.  She was getting blood today and then sometime in ...

I thought this was helpful, but I wish they had talk about the risks
vs benefits from GI bleeds  from traditional NSAIDs.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5040294.stm

Hi All,,,,   If you wondered why I have not emailed you or answered your
email,,,, I got a nasty one and it took my youngest son all one afternoon to
root it out and I still have two items quarantined.
   How it all came about,,,,,  I like to see the trailers of new movies