The bone scan showed no new injuries; showed up on all the previous ones.
The doctor yesterday after me showing him again just where the pain was and
where it wasn't, decided that when I fell I bruised the sciatic nerve.
Since I've started having some improvement he said just to ...

i'm sure you've seen this video by now, but just in case you
haven't.. . .
http://birdloversonly.blogspot.com/2007/09/may-i-have-this-dance.html
diane

The only treatment for thick blood is to be bled.
http://www.k2news.com/lesson21.htm
Who loves ya.
Tom

Anyone tried this?
If so:
effectiveness?
side effects?

She is getting to go home tomorrow!  She weighs 4 pounds, 11 ounces
and apparently has grown quite a bit.  Her parents are very excited &
happy.  I'd like to thank the ASA prayer machine for all the good
wishes - I know they helped!

I will soon be needing a total knee replacement from an injury I got
some 40 years ago. I had surgery then when I had both cartilages
removed and Pes anserinus transposition to stabilise the joint.
My problem is that I play drums in a band about 3 times a week and the

While in my doctor's office today I read an interesting article in
"Arthritis Today" that said there is some rethinking of the bias
against use of prednisone.  It seems there have been some new studies
that say it's not the nasty medicine it's been made out to be when

Batten down the hatches, everyone, as we have another big storm coming
through!!!
10-12 inches expected!
Everyone stay safe and stay warm!

http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/148/3/197
 Systematic Review: Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments to Prevent Fractures in Men and Women with Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis
 Annals of Internal Medicine
 5 February 2008 | Volume 148 Issue 3 | Pages 197-213

They didn't get all the cancer when they operated. They wanted to do chemo
but they can't right now in her weakened condition. Also she is having
shortness of breath and still on oxygen so they said they can't do it right
now.

Have you ever known someone in their 80's who had a successful knee
replacement? My mom is 84 and is very apprehensive.  What about bad
knee replacement experiences?
Thanks,

RE: MEDICARE  INFO UPDATE
The Medicare Part D information update
has moved to http://aofra.com/medicare-medicaid-part-d.html
                        Chris

Happy Birthday February babies. ;-0
Boy this was a busy month for such a short month.
February
2/3 Big Bob

Exactly this question: any information/experience about medication
named "Kineret"?
My wife quit Enbrel and will be starting Kineret.
A.L.