Is it possible that a RA flare cause a low fever (99.5F) temperature? Nose,
throat and ears are normal. I don't have a cough. But my muscles are stiff,
my knees are nuts and especially my shoulders, elbows, wrists and fingers
are stiff and painful. I feel feverish.

Richard in the UK wrote:

There was an article written in the New York Times about the Hidden
Food connection to many health problems. It was written by Jane Brody
on April 29, 1990. Google "Food Allergies Controversy". It is at
query.nytimes.com. Hidden Food Allergies can trigger asthma, eczema,

I really appreciate the many responses....thank you!!!
The orthopedic surgeon's nurse called:  I have a 'orientation' this
coming tuesday, blood work on wedneday, consultation with the nurses and
doctor, pre admitting to the hospital.....and then next Tuesday is the

One more week, folks. I will collect names until this Friday, November
10th and then submit the list to you early in the morning of the 11th
(PST).
Please email your snail mail address to me at rosab.1@shaw.ca

Hi Squirrly
thanks for the anniversary card. you are so good at sending out these cards.
thank you so much
janice and ned

On Sunday evening I went to the ER because I was having
unbelievable pains in my left hip. back and groin.
This, however, is about an incident that took place
while we were waiting our turn to be seen. There

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I went to the ER because of severe unrelenting pain in my
lower back, left hip which has a THR and my groin area.
Beginning on the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving I had been
experiencing back pain. By Sunday after Thanksgiving I

I posted here about a year ago.  I was trying to get cleared to have my
hip replaced after my open heart surgery.  My cardiologist and heart
surgeon have both finally cleared me.  I just heard from the hospital
that I am scheduled for December 12th.  They will get in touch with me

I have received several emails over the last few days about the card
exchange.  I am going to do just a little update and try to explain why
I am not doing the card exchange this year.  In the words of queen
Elisabeth, I too am having my annus horribilus this year.

I'm on methotrexate -- 8 pills weekly -- and it seems to be doing an okay
job, along with the other assorted drugs.
I work with kids.
Kids are always sick with something.

Well, after a clear CT and a clear colonoscopy (I just can't WAIT for
another one of those!!!!), I decided it had to be something else making my
belly hurt.  I went to a chiropractor (sp?) on Monday.  I'm surprised I'm
even able to move around!  I've got problems with the ...

I'd like some advice on best sandal and best walking shoe for
a person who says she doesn't have much padding in her foot (58
yrs.old) and
occasionally feels a bit of arch pain.

http://www.snopes.com/fraud/sales/giftcard.asp  It's true!  Now you have to
be careful just buying a gift card for someone.
DeeTee