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GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS PULMONARY CHECK UP
- By Blkjewelz8960 · New reply 8:52 am
- Journal · 16 replies
- Well had my 6 month Pulmonary check up. Visited the vampires and photographer first. Took pretty pictures of my scarred up lungs. They have automated the system now so no film to take with you. Did my ...
Weighted vest
- By fish_server · New reply 8:44 am
- Journal · 15 replies
- What a difference 10 lbs can make. As you lose weight, you burn less calories for the same exercise. Wearing the vest puts 10 lbs on you. It's good for your bones too. I use it with Leslie Sansone and ...
Civil Unrest and Demonstrations
- By GringoGrandma · New reply 7:09 am
- Journal · 2 replies
- Today is Constitution Day here. There is a large group of people who are acting up again, the Zapatistas. They have closed some roads, and are causing disruption here & there. You never know where they ...
I'VE HAD A TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT AT 30 YEARS OLD
- By gilliand70 · New reply 6:22 am
- Discussion in Living with osteoarthritis · 13 replies
- Hi All, I joined this forum as I want to help others who have concerns/fears/questions about having a total shoulder replacement. I had one at 30 years old after a car accident in which i shattered my ...
I have lost my power
- By deebelle · New reply 4:56 am
- Journal · 18 replies
- The Lost Hip : I scheduled December 17 for total hip replacement but my daughter does not like it and refuses to help because its bad timing at the Christmas season. Note that she was there for my back ...
SO excited to share what I have found!
- By pwrsrg77 · New reply yesterday at 5:53 pm
- Journal · 41 replies
- I have received TONS of wonderful support from this amazing community of people just like myself. All that struggle with debilitating symptoms, wrong diagnosis, less than quality doctors etc... I wish ...
Cement Dust, "Choke, Cough, Gag!!"
- By GringoGrandma · Posted yesterday at 1:59 pm
- Journal · 0 replies
- What a trade off! a week of my kitchen being torn apart, old cement being taken out, and no use of my sink. Here, they literally have to hack out the 26 yr. cement, I can't believe how much and the ongoing ...
finally a small glimmer of hope!
- By dizzybee · New reply yesterday at 1:29 pm
- Journal · 6 replies
- went to new neurologist monday -- he specializes in vascular issues. after talking w/me & hubster, and doing all the neuro tests, he went out to review my pictures. he came back with a very puzzled look ...
Water or Coke? (or rather any carbonated drink)
- By meriterry · New reply yesterday at 12:39 pm
- Journal · 11 replies
- This was sent to me by a friend: Focus on the hydration thing....... Water or Coke? I could not believe this..... Very interesting WATER #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies ...
How to stay motivated
- By larchmountain · New reply yesterday at 9:20 am
- Journal · 4 replies
- Words of wisdom from my favorite writer Vincent Muli Kituku: You set the goals. But are you still as motivated to exercise as you were when you set your goal? Are you pursuing your individual growth with ...
Spur induced muscle spasms
- By PoppePam · New reply yesterday at 8:36 am
- Discussion in Living with osteoarthritis · 1 reply
- The biggest challenge has been getting the doctors to understand the difficulty of living with the neuromuscular effect that the cervical and thoracic spurs are having in addition to the thoracic fractures ...
the 'itis family reunion
- By PoppePam · New reply yesterday at 7:42 am
- Journal · 1 reply
- The 'itis family is having a reunion within my body, artheritis, tendonitis, bursitis, and just for fun osteoporosis is playing too. Managing the pain today has been a huge challenge, it's hard to walk ...
Sad, Happy and Awesome Peace
- By GringoGrandma · New reply November 19, 2009
- Journal · 9 replies
- Just got word my Mom has taken a turn from doing good to probably not making it through the holidays. Sad, as we are very close, but happy, joy filled and full of peace as she is ready to go to Heaven ...
TO CLIMB OR NOT TO CLIMB
- By Blkjewelz8960 · New reply November 19, 2009
- Journal · 21 replies
- Ok, last weekend I stored up enough energy to go to a friends housewarming. Was really looking forward to it because we went to high school together and had only seen each other just recently at a funeral ...
Ribs
- By PoppePam · New reply November 19, 2009
- Journal · 1 reply
- With osteoarthritis and spurs both cervical and thoracic as well as the fractured ribs splitting firewood really triples the pain. I try telling myself that the benefits out-weigh the pain but sometimes ...
swine flu
- By meriterry · Posted November 18, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- My daughter let us know that the doctor told her husband not to come into the doctor's office, and to assume he has swine flu due to symptoms he reported. He has headache, achy, fever, coughing, but unless ...
The Scary & Blessed Friday the 13th
- By GringoGrandma · New reply November 17, 2009
- Journal · 11 replies
- I just realized it is the 13th-Friday. Remembering what happened many years ago while driving semi truck with my now deceased husband. We had really pushed it, and were totally worn out. We stopped in ...
my NIH experience
- By dizzybee · New reply November 17, 2009
- Journal · 40 replies
- THIS IS MY EXPERIENCE -- I HAVE TRIED TO LEAVE THE DOCTORS' INVOLVED NAMES OUT SO AS NOT TO CAUSE ISSUES -- AGAIN, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. Well, where to start--nurse took my vitals and some allergy ...
Dr. Hastings
- By meriterry · New reply November 17, 2009
- Journal · 3 replies
- Dr. Carl Named to CRN Board of Directors. Reliv Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Carl Hastings has been elected to the board of directors of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN ...
Hanging clothes out in the Rain!?
- By GringoGrandma · New reply November 17, 2009
- Journal · 20 replies
- Yep, that's how we do it here. Weird, but after God giving a final rinse or 2, they should be dry manana..tomorrow. Water has been off most of the week, I get ansy when the laundry overflows my little ...
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The Joint Support Arthritis Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. The Joint Support Arthritis Community is sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation Community Partners in partnership with Inspire.