Have you looked for The Everything Health Guide to Arthritis, written
by Carol Eustice, and published by Adams Media?  Amazon.com has it
http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Health-Guide-Arthritis-Understand/dp/1598694103
/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201940851&sr=8-4

Has anyone found a prescription med for osteoarthritis that really helps
the pain but doesn't make you drowsy?
Abby

Babs wrote to ASA:

I was wondering how many people on here struggle with cognitive function? I
have had a real hard time with thinking clearly and the foggys for months
now. Sometimes I cant think of what to do next. I try to speak or explain
myself to others and get crazy looks. One lady said it ...

And I now have on a short cast and can use the fingers on my left hand!  Am
so thankful for that.  He took another xray of my left hip  because I still
can't stand or walk on it.  It is so painful.  He still couldn't see
anything there so I will be having a full body bone scan ...

Does anyone ever hear any more from
Dan E.
Mary Z.
Diane A.

I just want to say a quick thank you for the wonderful people that answered
my post.  I will try and get to you all separately but have been in that
much pain and feeling really down.
Have been (finally) put on Durogesic 12 patches.  Have only been on them

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A couple of people have written that a foam mattress topper is helpful.
I have been using something else for a week that might help someone else.
When my left leg stretches out straight in bed, it then really hurts when
I have to bend it. I try to go to sleep on my side with knees ...

Modified-Release Prednisone May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis    
THURSDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) A modified-release form of the
steroid prednisone is better than the standard, immediate-release
version at reducing morning joint stiffness in people with rheumatoid

I came in to ask how the person who asked about it was getting on without
being able to go for a run..... and their posts have gorn.
If you're reading this: how are you getting on then?  Did you get hold of a
bike?

Hooray! The stupid nurses did no appreciable damage (although he does want
to see me again in about 3 weeks just to be sure). He said I was doing
exceptionally well for just being 3 weeks out from the amount of surgery he
had to do. He said I had had a "massive hernia" to fix and ...

Clinic called with the results of the ultrasound on my legs and heart. the
heart test showed some back
leakage on both sides through the valve, but is within acceptable limits.
the leg tests came back abnormal

Yikes, Gwen!   Just read about your fall and the resulting broken bone!
You and Kate got to quit doing that kind of stuff!!!
Sure hope your pain levels have improved, that your healing goes
smoothly, and that you can be out of that cast in no time!!!

Anyone heard how Rosie is doing?
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