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I went away to come to Life!!

By Billie_Jo · New reply 2:58 am
Journal · 10 replies
Hi Everyone.... First, let me apologize for my random absences.... That's why some of you have my email, and even phone to text.... I kind of have a habit of disappearing for a time, then popping back ...

God Can STILL Use YOU!

By chaplainstevens · New reply 12:48 am
Journal · 3 replies
The next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember... Noah was a drunk Abraham was too old Isaac was a daydreamer Jacob was a liar Leah was ugly Joseph was abused Moses had a stuttering problem ...

What is the best supplement for arthritis

By FernM · New reply yesterday at 11:29 pm
Journal · 39 replies
My back has been hurting for 4-5 months and after taking Osteo-Bi-Flex and finding it has really helped with the pain I feel my problem is arthritis in the spine. From a stomach exray the Dr had told ...

Did someone say birthdays?!

By Rocket88 · New reply yesterday at 10:25 pm
Journal · 4 replies
Today marks 40 months of sobriety for me and in ten days I will be celebrating another birthday (48) wOOt! wOOt! So often you hear people complain about turning another year older. Really?!! What is the ...

In Pain A Year After Knee Replacement?

By bsongbyrd · New reply yesterday at 9:48 pm
Discussion in Hot off the press! · 12 replies
Had a total knee replacement over a year ago and am still in pain. Anyone else have this experience? I did very well with my physical therapy and am a very active 61 year old woman. I'm always mindful ...

Blood test for gluten intolerance.

By flowers4u · New reply yesterday at 5:29 pm
Journal · 8 replies
http://www.livestrong.com/article/540433 -does-gluten-aid-in-joint-inflammation/ Is there something to this? Do you trust these studies Can YOU go without wheat products? I dunno if I can ... It's in ...

Turmeric

By elained · New reply yesterday at 5:14 pm
Discussion in Living with osteoarthritis · 15 replies
Dear Community Members, I started taking Turmeric about a week ago. I had read that in some valid studies, it worked as well as Tylenol. I am having great relief from my pain in my fingers, especially ...

My immune deficiency journal - new diagnosis

By elained · New reply yesterday at 4:24 pm
Journal · 32 replies
I wonder if my constant headache is part of my new diagnosis? Or is it just the stress of waiting to see the doctor again? I wonder if the doctor will actually start me on gamma globulin infusions? I ...

Gluten, huh?

By flowers4u · New reply yesterday at 12:04 pm
Journal · 1 reply
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/ dr-mark-hyman/wheat-gluten_b_1274872.htm l So my little brother, the college grad personal triner, was kind enough to text me this link, no note or explanation ...

Sulfasalazine? Leflunomide?

By Bellamichellehook · New reply yesterday at 8:32 am
Discussion in Just diagnosed · 4 replies
Just diagnosed. Still on prednisone and soon to be starting something for the more long term. Does anyone have any experience with the 2 above listed drugs? Methotrexate was also mentioned as an option ...

Frozen Shoulder?

By sherpeace · Posted May 19, 2013
Discussion in Living with osteoarthritis · 0 replies
My right shoulder has been bothering me for years, but it came quite as a shock when my left shoulder started hurting shortly after returning from being at my mother's bedside as she died and helping ...

Total Shoulder Replacement

By bev6 · New reply May 19, 2013
Discussion in Living with osteoarthritis · 22 replies
I have consulted two different orthopedic surgeons in MA, one in Boston, one in Duxbury and both say I should have a total shoulder replacement. I keep dragging my feet because of the hard recovery plus ...

xeljantz

By omgpita · Posted May 19, 2013
Journal · 0 replies
I'm starting to feel progress and great results on xeljantz.....:) keeping fingers crossed that I just continue to feel better ...

alternative medicine

By vasuna · New reply May 19, 2013
Discussion in Medications and therapies · 4 replies
Earthing.com my friend bought a sheet hoping it would help my elbow that needs replacement. I was not sure if it would help, but she gave me her bed as I was taking care of her husband with dementia ...

Five million

By Brian · New reply May 18, 2013
Journal · 205 replies
Dear members, Yesterday, Inspire reached a milestone: five million posts written by members! Each of these posts, and the 700 million words they contain, are a simple measure of how much we all do to ...

3 weeks today out from reverse total shoulder replacement in so much pain!!

By debhicks · New reply May 18, 2013
Discussion in Living with osteoarthritis · 81 replies
Hi all, Well, today is 3 weeks out from my 4th shoulder surgery, a reverse total replacement. I went in for my follow up last week and my surgeon seemed almost upset with me that I couldn't even raise ...

Stay Strong - Stay Connected For EDS Awareness Campaign

By NadiaBodkin · New reply May 18, 2013
Journal · 6 replies
Hello Everyone, I am posting this journal entry on behalf of EDSers United's 2013 EDS Awareness Campaign Initiative. As of January 1st, 2013 we have officially launched the Stay Strong - Stay Connected ...

Simponi after Enbrel lost effectiveness

By Halfsteppin · New reply May 17, 2013
Journal · 6 replies
I was taken off of Enbrel, we tried Humira for 5 or 6 months with very limited results. Yesterday I did my 2nd injection of Simponi (monthly injection). I am always hoping to get the results that I had ...

Sugar, gluten, and dairy!

By Jenntrix · New reply May 17, 2013
Discussion in Living with rheumatoid arthritis · 18 replies
Have any of you taken these out of your diet? I have recently been put on a very strict diet that doesn't include anything with any of these in it. It has been one week and although it hasn't helped with ...

Intro

By NYRJessica · New reply May 17, 2013
Journal · 7 replies
My name is Jessica I am 37 years old and have been battling with pain, swelling, loss of strength, and fatigue for the last four years. After many doctors, blood work, medications, and treatments, I am ...

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