Had a couple of enquiries as to how I'm getting on and how the whole TKR
process went on. 2 weeks on from the operation I've been thinking over
the experience.
I had a spinal anesthetic, with a mild sedative. It was strange lying

Geez - What is with this past week that people were breaking bones right and
left?
Kate, Gwen, SJ - I hope you each heal well and quickly!!!!

Dear Folks,
At the end of "winter" last year, I looked at my coat and said that I
would never wear it again.  I took it out with the garbage to make
certain!  (I had worn it for 15 years and was just tired of it)  So as

My name is Polly and I'm a freelance writer working on a story for a
national magazine about perfectionism and how it helps/hurts your
efforts to manage arthritis. I'd like to interview a couple of people
over the phone -- ASAP -- about your own perfectionistic qualities and

Does low temperature increase pain in joints of JRA patients?

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reduces at a rate of about 1.5% per year. This means that by the age
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common and often debilitating disease
characterized by the inflammation of synovial membranes, leading to
deterioration of joint cartilage and bone. Since RA is associated with
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Has anyone done a triple fusion before? Do you know whether there are
any side effect?. Do you know whether this will cause pain or damage,
due to deterioration of the body as it grows older.. over the age of
50? or anything you have to beware? Please respond so I can made a

this is cool.  kate
http://www.videosift.com/video/How-to-tie-your-shoelaces-faster-with-an-Ian-knot
-17-secs

I know chief is in So Cal. Do we have any other ASAers we need to
worry about? I lived in San Diego for 12 years and several of my
friends have evacuated and don't know yet what's become of their
homes. Just got an email from my best friend and she's packing. . . So

Home Based Medical Test For Circulation Problems Causing Arthritis
Take an elastic band .. one which will slightly decrease blood flow to
your arthritic hand or foot .. leave it on while you sleep ..
SEE .. the difference in PAIN from the decirculized joint and the

je viens de passer un test de sang, HLA B27 est positif. Mon md croit
que j'ai la spondylarthrite ankylosante.
Questions:
HLA B27 positif, puis-je avoir une autre maladie avec ce resultat?

Kate. I think somebody put a spell on you and me.  As I'm just beginning to
feel better most of the time, I'm hurting now.  I went to my granddaughter's
last volleyball game on Tuesday afternoon.  Usually I ask somebody to help
me up and down the gym steps because they are so far ...

actually i think i really am, but i'm still scared to say it out loud.  i
wouldn't say it at all yesterday, until i slipped and told mike last night.  
he already suspectedd as he could see the difference.  anyway, there are
still times when i do something wrong and go through the ...