Kdb4ut@gmail.com wrote:

Is anyone here on rituxan at the moment and how is it working for you?  How
long after the first 2 infusions did it last?  What side effects of the
infusion and how long did those last?  It looks like I might be trying it as
soon as next week and just am not seeing what I need on ...

Does anyone know if, as a general rule in the USA, RA is commonly accepted
as a sufficient disability to get on the SS payout?  (stops to gripe)  My
shoulders hurt all the time my feet are getting hard to walk on, my knees
are unreliable, my fingers tire, my toes ache, my ankles ...

Hope your day is an extra special one filled with great love, laughter,
and feeling good!!!
Hugs,
Donna G.

Hi gang!
My daughter has had severe joint pain and swelling since late winter.
Of course, with my history we assumed the worst and have spent the past
couple of months going through the work up. High sed rate, high CRP,

I went to the Rheumotologist on Thursday.  She sent me for Blood testing
again, ANA, Comp Chem panel, Sedimentation Rate, RF, and a few others.  I
have to have a PPD done on Monday.  She also sent me for Xrays, 3 on each
hand, wrist and feet, 2 on each elbow and knees.  in the ...

I am so proud!!  I have a new great grandaughter her name is Isabella Grace.
She was born 07/19/06. She had to be delivered by c section,weighing in at
9lb and 2oz.
havent got to hold her yet as they live a  short ways from us. plan on

When does Methotrexate "kick" in?  I've been on it since January and haven't
noticed any huge difference in how I feel.
I am taking 6 pills(2.5 mg) once a week.
Thanks for any input.

Cool Black Cat with Green Eyes (click link below) to see
something awesome!  I have no clue how they got this to work.  There
are some great code writers out there!  If you tease her with the
mouse pointer on her chest or stomach she will purr, I got her to

You're in the hospital, feeling bad, and you've
got a loud, cranky roommate.
Relief is on the way.
Patients who stay in private rooms recover faster,

How are you all doing with this heat wave.
I am not doing good. It has me big time.
Today it is suppose to get to 109. We have something monsoonal going on.
Even having the a/c going and laying in front of the fan is not keeping us

Alabama state troopers were closing in on a speeding car
when it crossed into Georgia.  Suddenly the officer behind
the wheel slowed to a stop.
"What are you doing?" his partner asked.  "We almost had

Billy Graham is now 86 years old with Parkinson's disease.
In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte , North Carolina ,
invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in
his honor.

http://www.blogcharm.com/rosies/
   Writing it beats banging my head on the wall. Here's another one by
Rosie but this one I'm making really personal.  Hope any/all wish to add
their ways to live with this to my blog. Just lemme know what you want to