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By Walter · New reply 4:04 pm
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Hi everyone. We added a new feature today that you can use to support your groups and the organizations that sponsor them, and get the word out about the causes that are important to you. If you visit ...

Hot, as in Muy Caliente

By GringoGrandma · New reply 3:15 pm
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Wow, Spring came in with the sun blazing, the plum tree in blossom and my spinach ready to eat. I'm thankful for 3' adobe walls to keep it cool inside. Roof garden and courtyard are beautiful. My friend ...

Tell us how you are treated...

By ShannonZ · New reply 2:34 pm
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at/by your doctors/nurses offices/clinics/hospitals... I am so sick of what has been going on at my doctors offices that I need to...i dont know ...build a group or protest or something... Let us know ...

Different Butt Pain

By Bojibell · New reply 2:19 pm
Discussion in Just diagnosed · 9 replies
I really don't know what I have. All I know is that I can not sit on a soft chair, couch etc, without severe butt pain, not back pain, like at my butt bones. I can not tip back in a recliner at all. I ...

Never Ending with my face...

By samknow · New reply 1:31 pm
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The left side of my face just seems like it doesn't want to let up. Now it affecting my left eye, at least going to the eye doc tomorrow. Has anyone have delt with this before, that it's affecting the ...

Post surgery pain HELP

By coley1970 · Posted 10:21 am
Discussion in Medications and therapies · 0 replies
Hello all I had my knee cap replaced Feb 19th... I know there is going to be pain but lately it's gotten worse. I'm assuming it's because I'm putting more weight on it & with PT... I'm taking hydrocodone ...

can you get me the problems in knee replacement before middle age??

By DivuAmplkra · New reply 8:55 am
Discussion in Living with rheumatoid arthritis · 1 reply
Hi everybody.. Now its ten years that RA attacked me. Can't walk without pain killers. stiffness in both knees and the pain in almost all joints are preventing 75% of my activities. The only way left ...

John Wayne is Dead and Oprah is Busy

By theGardener · New reply 8:05 am
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John Wayne is Dead and Oprah is Busy Just a forewarning, I’m feeling really cynical today. I would like to say that I’m one of those folks that flutter around with gossamer wings; ever positive; ever ...

shoulder replacment

By jodiritt · New reply yesterday at 10:30 pm
Discussion in Just diagnosed · 9 replies
I was just told by my Dr. that I need a complete shoulder replacement! however do to my age he won't do it. He also doesn't want to go in for a scope and clean up the joint. I did have a previous scope ...

Spinal compression fractures

By MsBear · New reply yesterday at 8:46 pm
Journal · 16 replies
Does anyone have this? I've just been diagnosed & was so stunned at yet another malady I didn't think to ask questions like how, what etc. I've read some on the internet. I'm so discouraged today. I'm ...

Prayer goes on

By GringoGrandma · New reply yesterday at 4:02 pm
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I haven't been here for a while. Very busy with the childrens' home completing the top story. Not totally finished yet, but close. No matter where I am or what my hands find to do, you my dear friends ...

Memory LOSS

By MsBear · New reply March 9, 2010
Journal · 10 replies
I scare myself sometimes. I have been so down in the dumps the last few days, oh pitiful me. I just discovered I have not been taking one of my anti depressants for I don't even know how long. I noticed ...

Food Matters

By meriterry · Posted March 8, 2010
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This is a great clip, Food Matters. Experts share on the importance of nutrition and support so much of what Reliv is about. Go to www.foodmatters. tv for more information. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4DOQ6Xhq ...

Kansas City area support

By meriterry · Posted March 8, 2010
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Seminar in Kansas City, MO - Embassy Suites - KC Airport 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway Kansas City, MO 64153 Open to public Friday, March 12, 2010 7:30 p.m. This is the same group I got my health results ...

Good morning this is God

By MsBear · New reply March 7, 2010
Journal · 7 replies
I opened a little notepad I hadn't used for a long time & found this message I had written apparently ages ago. Worth remembering. Good morning. This is God, I will be handling all your problems today ...

Help me make it through the night!!

By MsBear · New reply March 6, 2010
Journal · 22 replies
Or days too. I have been posting in response to other posts & not getting lots of response so being new & not knowing this site I thought maybe I should be positing in 'journal'. I have an appointment ...

memory loss

By MsBear · New reply March 5, 2010
Journal · 13 replies
OMG! I found my new flashlight. Naturally it was in plain site the whole time. Fortunately we never lost our power last night anyway. Of course on my shopping spree I forgot to buy batteries for the other ...

Spondylolisthesis or Stenosis (spine)

By barbaray · New reply March 5, 2010
Journal · 9 replies
I would like to hear from anybody else who has either of these. The pain means I cannot stand more than a very few minutes and walking is excruciating. Been this way for about 10 years-- Some time back ...

World Rare Disease Day

By Brian · New reply March 4, 2010
Journal · 14 replies
In recognition of Rare Disease Day 2010, Inspire and the National Organization for Rare Disorders conducted a survey of Inspire members with rare disorders. The results are enlightening, and I encourage ...

Oh No oral steroids for a rash on face and body

By RobynRae · New reply March 2, 2010
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I started out w a swollen face and neck and my eyes werent even visable and I couldn't wear my glasses. I had a pounding headache. My mom decided that she needed to take me to the ER b/c I couldnt see ...

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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.