Richard wrote:

wow, what's wrong with me? i couldn't resist putting melinda's name in
a subject line. but seriously, M, i just read an article about
acupuncture and hot flashes. i'm in my eighth year of them and i think
i've been QUITE PATIENT long enough. i was on effexor to deal with them

Since Friday, Earthlink's newserver has been claiming no new messages
on ANY group - obviously something is very wrong!  So to let you know,
I'm reading on Google and sending prayers, good thoughts and chill
pills to those who need them, but won't be posting much through this

I'm waiting on getting details about the funeral from her
neighbor/friend and there's a buncha Patty's friends who will be discussing
(soon) the best way to funnel help to her and the kids. Dunno yet whether an
account will be set up or people will be sending contributions ...

I am off to the hospital this morning for my long awaited hip surgery.
12:30  kickoff.   Any positive vibes sent my way will be greatly
appreciated.  
Thanks for your support and info.

Ann wrote:

I am passing this on to you because it definitely worked for me
and we all could use more calm in our lives.
By following the simple advice I heard on a Dr. Phil show, I have Finally
found inner peace.

Welcome to asa, Richard. Sounds like you have some serious problems. I can't
remember all of your first post, but I remember you have a TENS machine. I have
one, but can't help with the settings because my physiotherapist set it for me.
Have you seen a physio for suggestions? I have ...

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SUMMER 2006. NOW IT IS SO PAINFUL I CAN NOT GET UP OUT OF A CHAIR

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LOL!
i just bought one of these palm ones (tungsten/e2) today.  i kinda
accidentally downloaded "the last of the mohicans" and some star trek novel,
when i thought i was downloading a program/application that would let me

{{{Gimps}}}
   Gin's been having on and off Mac attacks so I'm posting her news since
it ain't here yet.
    The oncologist sez the image on the bone below the hip is a bone

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