Over the last couple of days my new knee has become quite painful and
swollen. The operation was 5 weeks ago yesterday (Wednesday) so I'm
wondering if I've just been trying to make it do a little too much, or
if this is something I should get looked at.

I just yesterday found the Nov bday cards that were not mailed out yet. I do
apologize for this. Got them in the mail last night, so they will be coming
to you some late.
This last month has been heck on wheels here with all the stuff going on

For the last week or so, I am not seeing any new posts, then I will see
some replys to original posts, where the original post hasn't shown up.
Checked google and they aren't quite up to date with things either, so
am obviously missing out on a number of things that just aren't ...

Any cards addressed to wounded vets will be discarded unopened by the Post
Office
http://www.snopes.com:80/politics/christmas/soldiercards.asp
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I have been using Methotrexate (20mg) once a week for the last 3
years.  Recently someone told me that one was not supposed to use this
medication for more than a couple of months.  So far I did not really
experience any extreme side effects, I am just wondering if other

There is a new article that includes one family's experience of using
a Ion Detox Foot Spa The article is great reading and is very
informative.  The story below is taken from the article:
The Detox Foot Spa is proving to be one of the most helpful machines

Stem Cells Found In Degenerating Spinal Discs
Main Category: Bones / Orthopaedics News
Article Date: 02 Nov 2007 - 5:00 PDT
Orthopedic researchers at Jefferson Medical College have for the first

I have been having bad knee problems for a number of years, slowly
worsening.
Anyway, x-rays + MRI reveal arthritic changes (more inflammatory than osteo
wear and tear) as well as torn meniscus cartilege.

ok.  i know i've been deliberately remiss in updating and i'll explain why
along the way.
so, i'm almost through with pt for this leg that was broken back in august.
done with pt, november 23rd, if i'm lucky, hopefully.  and hopefully, my

Any word on when your chest CT will be yet?
Just thinking of you and continuing the prayers!
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Lately I've seen "info" about herbal patches to detox the body.
1. Is detox beneficial?
2. Would detox remove or alter the meds we take?

Go home and die .. or take .. vegetable lecithin .. ?
Isn't that what it says .. ?
"In medicine, describes a disease or condition that does not respond
to treatment."

My name is Polly and I'm a writer working on another piece for
Arthritis Today -- this one about procrastination and how it impacts
your health and quality of life?
Here are a few of the questions I'm curious about -- thanks to some

What say you TGAF?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22uYmmRhzIA
bet that's cheered your Friday afternoon up..

Ok, I need some help here. It was found I have blockage of the one artery and NOT carotid one, in my
neck. It is the artery that meets another then goes into carotids.  Vertebral?  I think, blood flow
is all reversed meaning blockage.
any how. I am being sent to a vascular surgeon ...