We are missing a number of friends here who have not been posting for a
while. Please report in with an update.
BJ-Sk. Canada

Copied to BJ - PS a woman on the arthrits newsgroup claimed that her
mother got (temporary) relief by applying listerine, several times a
day, to the most painful areas..
J

From news on http://www.lupus.org/
A study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine provides
new information about the relationship between autoimmune disease
and an excess of cholesterol in the blood. Dr. Kenneth Walsh and his

For those of you who have read my updates you already know that I went
to see my rhumey yesterday. We discussed all issues and covered the
skin problems I have been having, of main concern to him was the large
hard cyst or lumps I have under my arms, thighs, pelvis area

I was wondering if I am not seeing posts or if everyone is on summer break?
I hope it is that everyone is on summer break. I hope everyone is ok and not
flaring.
RhondaM

Daugher now has an open insicion.  I can't believe it.  She was in so much
pain since birth from the C section. They saw it before she left (midwife)
and said it was fine.  She even called the office to tell them of the
increase in pain but they didn't want to see her, just more ...

Okay, the central air conditioner broke and had to be replaced. Financial
ouch!!!
Then the other night my husband's car was hit by a drunk driver. We have new
DUI laws in effect in Virginia. Seems the insurance companies have not

I went to the doctor yesterday. I have been having intense pain from the
shingles. He said I have the neuralgia that is sometimes a result of this
condition. He said that I could have this for up to two years, unless they
can calm the nerves and break the cycle. He put me on an ...

Important information for the many with breast implants and
autoantibodies.
Thanks Kathi.
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Linda had an MRI today focusing on kidneys. Since the beginning of the year
she had had very little appetite and nausea. Had lost about 40 lbs. Drs
finally became concerned and did some checking. A CAT scan came back
showing something in kidneys, cyst of cancer. Stopped the chemo ...

Important information for the many with breast implants and
autoantibodies.
Thanks Kathi.
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I go into the derm today to discuss and be tested for new possible
gland disease. Your postive thoughts and prayers are certainly welcome
and appreciated. It is obviously something as these lumps don't just
show up for no reason but hopefully it is something small and easily

thank you for all the replies, but I haven't solved the problem yet.
have clicked reply group, but it is is being send to private e-mail [ sorry
about that ].
I must be doing something wrong, wil carry on like this till I feel a bit

I was on a TV news program AND in the paper in Calgary in the same week!
I feel really good about having got those done. I was nervous of
coughing with the live TV appearance! I didn't!
If anyone's curious, here's the article:

I have last months lab results in my hand. What is the MPV? What is the
significance of a below normal reading? There are my usual abnormal results,
but this is a new one. My Sed rate is higher than usual at 67. Any ideas
would be welcome. I am still in shingles pain, but the ...