Does anyone have experience with global positioning devices?  I'd like to
purchase a portable unit so we can move it between vehicles.  I'm not good
at understanding direction booklets (I really don't want to know 274 pgs. of
info about my cell phone).  Any suggestions on  which ...

I am new to this group today, only just found it by accident, looking for a
answer to my question.
I am 38 years old, and have had Rhematiod Arthritis since I was 21 years old.
I have been on various medications over the years, and also lots of hospital

Saw my orthopedist today.  Both of my knees have been hurting for
about six months.  One knee started hurting about a year ago.
Diagnosed with chondromalasia and mild wearing of meniscus.  At first
only the one knee hurt, and only when I sat down, stood up or used

OA diagnosed 2 years ago in both knees.  Recently has been a real
bother, Bakers cyst developed, reduced mobility.
Standing knee x-rays showed that I have pretty much no cartilage on the
inside (medial side) of the knee joint; bone on bone.  The rest of the

Well, I'm home!  Has been a long day, but at least I have the first of
the two infusions under my belt now!
My RD decided this time to not do the IV benedryl since I had reactions
to it both infusions the last time.  He upped my dose of steroids and

This is where your tongue rots off from lack of blood flow due to
thick blood / hyperviscous .. blood ..
Laryngorhinootologie. 2007 Aug 23; [Epub ahead of print] Links
[Spontaneous Tongue Necrosis Consecutive to Rheumatoid Hyperviscosity

Finally had my first infusion yesterday.  It was uneventful.  Not
scheduled for the second until 2 weeks from now.  I know that many get
their first two 1 week apart and I should have asked why but I was
barely awake after my time in the recliner. Will keep you all posted.

Well, just got a note in the mail from the new specialist I was sent to
for this CVID. She drew some additional bloodwork the last time I was
there to see her, and my tryptase level came back quite elevated.  She
now wants me to go see another allergist who specializes in tryptase

Doctors office called Tuesday, had a cancellation, would I be interested in
moving my surgery up 10 days? You betcha! So instead of Nov.9th., I go next
Monday....Gotta stop the pain meds and start the antibacterial showers...
Nann...Met your Mike in the post office the other day.. ...

I'm frustrated and seeking some advice/support
About 8 years ago, my knees both started hurting quite badly after I overdid
some treadmill work and jogging. It has never been the same since.
Until recently, its been mostly the right knee acting up. Anyway, an MRI a

Does low temperature increase pain in joints of JRA patients?

Anyone hear of it??  Have it??
How and what do you do to live with this??  Any info is helpful as my
13 yr old was just diagnosed with it.
Thanks

Hi Everyone!
Sorry it's been so long, but figured it's about time I updated everyone
on what's been going on!  
Also wanted to take the time to thank all of you for your incredible

Well, in August I made the decision to lose weight. So I went to a
seminar for lapband surgery and decided that wasn't for me. Then I was
googling and found out that there was a bariatrician (a doctor who
specializes in medically supervised weight control) in my town. I