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- Never ever thought I would be happy to get my period! (Brutal cramps and all!)The bowel complication I had last year stopped my periods for 11 months.Just finally got into see a gyno last month and did blood work 5 days before my period started up...
- I'm so happy! I got a great deal on a USED Pride Go-Chair - portable powered wheel chair.I'm not confined to it... just need it for shopping, walking the dog, using it at work sometimes... not all the time just when my knees can't stand it...
- http://www.dailystrength.org/health_blogs/dr-orrange/article/10-serious-illnesses-its-not-your-faultGreat article.... I'm sending this to all my friends and family - especially the one who say things like "we'll maybe if you hadn't done this, or...
- I broke my FIRST bone EVER a couple of weeks ago!Non-impact fracture of a rib. 5th rib at the back on the right side.I was sitting on the foot of my bed reaching down to open the bottom dresser drawer. Its kinda sticky so I had to reef on it a bit....
- Anyone here on Pristiq?http://www.pristiq.com/I've been on and off it a couple of time in the last few years. I just went back on it, but this time my disease is not under control.I've noticed the weirdest thing.... it seems to have reduced my pain...
- I've been suspicious of an on and off Thyroid issue for years now.I was diagnosed with Rhuematoid arthritis in 2007 and I am now on a treatment plan that is working for me (can't blame all my symptoms on the RA anymore).I still have unresolved...
- Got a call from my Rheumy's assistant and she tells me he's now got a nurse working with him (well its about damn time) and that he would like me to come in early so she can do a full exam (again its about damn time).The last time my Rhuemy had time...
- FINALLY... Dr. House has a life threatening case where the underlying cause is Rheumatiod Arthritis.In the TV show's past there have been many differentials mentioning RA but never it actually been the cause. Score 1 for inflamatory arthritis in...
- Just thinking back over the last year and I've had nothing but set-backs and other health issues.I had a weird large swelling/lump on my neck come up in Feb - x-rays, ultrasound, CT scan and now just got the results of my MRI.We still don't know...
- Been taking Tramadol at night lately due to tendon pain in shoulders. OTC's just weren't cutting the mustard anymore. I've been working on the shoulder physio but have had some set-backs with tringer finger (tendon inflamation in middle & ring...
- My shoulder pyhsio has stalled due to issues with the tendons in my hands. Gripping during exercises is bad for me apparently. I'm seeing a hand therapist to get that sorted out so I can go back to doing shoulder exercises. She'd made me a splint to...
- I woke up on Wednesday morning with my left middle finger stuck in the bent position. I can't straighten it at all. This has happened before briefly with both hands but the tendon has always let go on its own before. Its now three days later and it...
- A couple of years ago when my symptoms were at thier worst I had an idea for a business:SPA for Arthritis Sufferers (or other disabiities).-Would function like most other SPAs offering skin treatments and massage as well as arthritis treatments like...
- I signed up for fair pharamacare after I started taking the more expensive Arava over the MTX. I didn't however sign up for the monthly payment plan like an idiot.When I started taking the Enbrel the first time around I was already past my yearly...
- Got my results from my food allergy tests and hair test from my new Naturopath last week.Allergy Panel - description of testhttp://meridianvalleylab.com/food-allergy-testing/basic-foods-e-panel/Hair Elements Test - description of...