I just started reading this group, and would like to know if anyone has
gotten any relief from minor joint pain by using that cream that's made
from hot chili peppers.  (capsaysin?)  Thank you.

We are testing a new method of treatment for sixteen different physical
disorders.  To see the complete list and if you qualify for testing, follow
the link provided.
http://www.advancedenergysystems.us/research_study.htm

Originally posted in an "emergency" group.
One of the banes of being a cop is working on holidays.  Some years
ago,
as a young cop, I worked the 4pm to 12pm shift on Christmas eve.  I

He came through with a dose pack for me yesterday - and asked if one will
take care of it!  (I replied, "sometimes.")  It's been awhile since I've had
a costo flare this bad with so little obvious cause so I'm just not sure -
but the door is open if I need more.

I do appreciate the Christmas cards I have received from ASA folks, but have
not sent any at all this year--not even to family.  Neither have I bought
any gifts.  My heart is back in rhythm but I still have fluid in my lungs
and I just can't do anything without getting just ...

Just to mark the day.
Best wishes for a happy and pain free Christmas to all
Peter

Many years ago I ran an ambulance call for an injured child and was
advised on route that a baby was being shaken out a window and police
were enroute.  The policy that we follow today of staying out of
insecure violent incidents was not written down back then and the

Ever have that unwanted relative drop by for the holidays? Bad timing on
everyone's part, but is there any good time? Very little sleep last night
thanks to my new buddy. Even my skin hurts right now. Really a treat hitting
that cold toilet seat!! lol, oww! So have been ...

Just a wish for a joyous and pain-free Holiday for everyone.
May the good Lord bestow his blessings upon us all.
GaryZ

About a month ago when we had our first big snowfall, I was trying to
push snow off my driveway and felt something snap. I had cracked a
lower rib. Since then it has been pretty painful, but tolerable in
comparison to some of the joint  paun we experience in the day-to-day.

The response has been really good. We are going to try and wrap it up
over the next few days so if anyone is interested in participating
please drop me an email.
thanks again,

My wife has had a persistant cough since summer and I am wondering if her
weekly Enbrel injections for RA are the cause. If so, would there be much
use in asking her Dr to switch her to Humira, Remicade or ?
Thanks for any advice.

Mom has been toodling around with a walker now for over a year,
standard walker with wheels in front and skids, rather than rubber
feet, in back.  She likes to lean on it while moving, so rubber tips
on the back are not appropriate.  The skids aren't bad, some kind of

There are not enough words or adjectives to express
how much I appreciate all the help extended to me,
the words of encouragement and prayers said on my
behalf this past year.