Diseases and Disorders - Arthritis and related disorders

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Reclast	31 Jul 2008 21:33 GMT	1
Loujean wrote and asked: > Has anybody had this treatment for osteoporosis? http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/Jun_PI/Reclast_PPI.pdf http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/product/pi/pdf/reclast ...
dee tee	31 Jul 2008 19:18 GMT	6
Hi Dee Tee (am addressing to the group as well in case anyone else is nearing rituxan), I talked to my nurse practitioner and she said that most people are only having a day or two of fatique after the rituxan treatments and that is due
azathioprine	31 Jul 2008 16:16 GMT	7
Well, the latest thing to try to improve the current condition is azathioprine, which apparently was invented as an antirejection drug. The guy at Walgreen's asked what I had had transplanted and seemed surprised that I answered, "nothing that I know of."
Re: Fisting and Potassium	31 Jul 2008 03:54 GMT	2
> Haven't been able to donate blood since my diagnosis with RA > in 1999 <sigh>. Not because of treatment, but rather because > the blood bank here says it's one of the disapproved diseases > for blood donation
The REAL Reason You're Fat...	30 Jul 2008 16:40 GMT	3
The REAL Reason You're Fat... Want to know the REAL reason you can't lose weight? It's not because you haven't found the right diet... It's not because you're overeating...
home	30 Jul 2008 05:47 GMT	2
I am home, the infusions went well but I am out of it so going to bed until tomorrow. No reactions whatsoever this time - going to repeat at 6 months from now on - same as Donna's doctor. Donna - was a breeze again this time. Keeping my fingers crossed for your
important info for remicade patients	30 Jul 2008 05:41 GMT	2
my portion of my remicade cost is $600 every 6 weeks. needless to say, this has been extremely painful and difficult. today, the doc's office told me about a new program called RemiStart. I haven't read the material thoroughly yet (will get to it today, tho) but wanted to
Steam mops?	30 Jul 2008 05:40 GMT	11
This is kind of off topic and kind of on topic! Am wondering if any of you have used any of the steam mops that are out on the market for cleaning your floors? Seems like they would be a good thing with no chemicals to bother my lungs and would make cleaning
recumbent exercise bike?	30 Jul 2008 01:58 GMT	4
Will be needing one to rehab this leg--anyone have one- any recommndations? Kate
Lidoderm patch and knees	30 Jul 2008 01:10 GMT	2
> I have pain in both knees. > I had some Lidoderm patches which were prescribed for my chronic low > back pain. They didn't work for my back at all. I decided to try > them on my knees and they were wonderful. I wear them all day and
Oxidative Stress and Food	29 Jul 2008 21:26 GMT	26
"Unprecedented radioprotection by a dietary supplement comprised of ingredients available to the general public" Elevated DNA damage in a mouse model of oxidative stress: impacts of ionizing radiation and a protective dietary supplement. Lemon JA,
Ping: Gary	29 Jul 2008 11:34 GMT	4
Hi Gary, Have posted and tried to find someone that coud give me the addy for the german news server, but it seems no one knows what it is. I know you recently switched over to the german news server, so was
Need help for a friend -	28 Jul 2008 20:06 GMT	2
> This was posted in the lung group I participate in and this poor > fella needs to find some answers. He is really a good guy, so if > you have any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated. > Also, he does have an appointment with a neurologist to get this
Yay for good news	28 Jul 2008 14:05 GMT	26
After the spate of lousy news, its nice to see good news from Kelly and Rhonda. The right medication is so important. And a doc who is both competent and 'gets it' is a gem. Wishing this good mojo spreads to encompass those who need the weavers to change their pattern for the
Minor Whine	28 Jul 2008 05:10 GMT	7
I am back to only 5 mg a day of prednisone and my hands and feet are screaming. I sure hope Tricare hurries and approves the Rituxan and that it works for me. I am also back in the recliner 'cause my tummy hurts. I guess getting up and down all day and doing things like ...