I have just been diag. with "Tubular Lupus"????
And, I thought I knew all of them ((The lupuses": DLE / SCLE / SLE (and,
subsets)) -- supposedly, tubular is between DLE and, SCLE.
Anyone ever heard of this? It actually IS in the medical books!

Hi J, Yes, I had the surgery on the 24th.  In addition to the
panniculectomy, the surgeon did an abdominoplasty.  My abdominal muscles
were separated along the midline, above and below the navel.  Recovery
is going well.  I'm so glad that Kip has been home.  She went back to

Anyone know if I can use NiMH rechargeable batteries in an MS wireless
optical "blue" mouse?
mine is misbehaving - "disconnecting" of it's own accord.
Yes, I looked at the MS FAQ for this mouse - no, there is nothing

Am I missing or is it the family?
No posts can I see!
Bruce On. " first heavy snow , looks so great under the street lights.   Me
, snowstorm , big snowblower , saving the day . When drive and walk clear

I am elated to come here tonight, and look at the post that says DECEMBER
role call.
Dang nice to see old names and see how everyone is either "lurking" or just
being here.

I talked to Sherry last night and she's sick as a dog with cold-like
symptoms. Seems both she and her hubby have it. I think some good vibes
headed in her direction would be appreciated.
Bev

Have YOU Continued a pregnancy or given birth against medical advice?
Know someone who did?
An Australian friend and I are soliciting stories for a forthcoming book - an international collection of first-hand stories from
women who resisted medical opinion, for reasons of maternal ...

I was thinking. Didn't she say as she got closer to Xmas her treatment would
get more difficult and more dangerous? And I think she gets the stem cell
transplant right before Xmas if all goes well. I'm hoping that no news is
good news and that she is withstanding the treatments. ...

How is Sherry?  Anyone?  Bev?
Speaking of Bev.  Are you over your cold thing now?  Did the antibiotics
work?

I've been on prednisone at varying dosages for 3.5 years now and I
just had an appointment with my rheumatologist who said that it's most
likely I will have to take it now for the rest of my life since I've
been on it so long.  She said the most realistic goal is 5 mg a day.

Good Morning Everybody,
I was wondering if anyone has news about Grace. She is on my mind a lot and
I would like to know how she is doing. Has anybody heard?
BJ-Sk. Canada

hmmm Wesson Oil - Wes and all.  
oh well - sorry, my humour is off.  as usual.
Hi Wes!  Hi All!
I'm basically staying away from everyone.  

Thanks Sharon , when all the joints ache tis time to Grrr and get moving
mind over matter thingy.
I try to paint a mind pic of where I am in hopes if just for a sec. you
forget your own pain:))