I just got back from the doctor, it has been almost 5 months now since my
husband passed, and was doing okay till about a month ago and then
everything started falling apart.  Got a sinus infection off enbrel,
hopefully back on next week, and then have been having terrible ...

Has anyone heard how she is doing?  Is she still in the hospital?
Ann

So we'll see.  The hemotologist wanted to start a heperin drip this
morning but they never got around to hanging it. I felt that 11:00 PM
was too late when it had to be turned off by 6am.  Turned  off by 6am,
PTT test by 9 with results by 11am.  So I refused it. Let ya know

Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Arthritis Pain by Jeffrey Dach M.D.
For an example of yet another distortion in the mass media regarding
issues of health, drugs and medical care, look at the reports of  the
NIH GAIT study which examined nutritional supplements for arthritis

There has been a lot of studies of late on Omega 3's and how they
can help us.
I recently listened to a syndicated radio talk show called Healthy
Living. The interview was with Dr. Joseph Hibblin who is arguably

When I was a medical student, about 30 years ago, my medical school
instructor advised me to always give medication along with the
suggestion that it will be very effective.  This is called the Placebo
Effect or the power of suggestion on the mind.  By merely suggesting

X-ray appointment 08:15   Monday.
Rheumy appointment 09:15.
He suggested we plan for THR (R) in October.
It's not at bad as the left hip before it was replaced, but it's

Again.  This time because my sodium levels were .iow.   I would have
thought thal  they would have noticed ii sooner . Now it"s going to
take 2-3 days to get it high enough.  Oh joy. Diane W.

I have a product that was not designed for it however seems to do very
well all relieving gout symptoms. And it is all natural, try it and
believe. just respond and I will send you in the right direction.
regards

Caffeine could help lessen soreness after a workout
By Carolyn Susman
January 23, 2007
A study suggests that caffeine can help reduce the

Dear Friends,
My 19 yo son requested prayer today about a medical condition that he
has.  He is a sophmore in college about 350 miles from home.  He has
been ill since July but it has been getting worse.  While home for

It freakin snowed in the Sonora Desert last night. A very rare and
beautiful thing. Even odder is it hasn't melted yet and may snow some
more. I am getting ready to go up to my house which is at 5,000ft. and
build a snowman.

he Hidden Agenda: The Fluoride Deception
DR. Monteith goes over the history of fluoride, its use, its dangers
and its promotion over time. Why something that is rejected by so many
all  nations is promoted here in the USA. Learn about the Hidden

Thought I'd let you all know that the surgeon cancelled my surgery
today because my PT/INR was too high despite holding it for several
days. The hemotologist gave me 4 units of plasma to get it back but the
surgeon still wanted to wait till tomorrow . OK by me. Better safe lhan

or #2 health issue to my RA...my blood pressure has skyrocketed in the
last 12 months or so...Thursday it was 192 over 110 and last night it
was 150/100... <sigh>...could be work, could be kids, could be age
(knocking on 40) or could be mom with dementia or could be crappy