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Journals
Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk
- By Flexcin · Posted yesterday at 5:01 pm
- 0 replies
- Get moving at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis this holiday season. Join the thousands of walkers and runners who will hit the nation's pavements, pathways and parks this ...
Civil Unrest and Demonstrations
- By GringoGrandma · Posted yesterday at 2:07 pm
- 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 ...
Cement Dust, "Choke, Cough, Gag!!"
- By GringoGrandma · Posted yesterday at 1:59 pm
- 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 ...
Arthur
- By GabbyGrams · Posted yesterday at 11:50 am
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- Arthur Friday, November 20, 2009 | A Poem/Artistic story Arthur came into my life one day, really didn't care for art to much, why did art have to come in and mess things up. Was doing ok for a long long ...
the 'itis family reunion
- By PoppePam · Posted November 19, 2009
- 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 ...
Ribs
- By PoppePam · Posted November 19, 2009
- 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 ...
To do or not do Reclast.
- By PoppePam · Posted November 18, 2009
- 1 reply
- After meeting with my PCP yesterday coupled with my research I think I'm going to give the Fosomax more time as it is the same action as the Reclast only at a slower level. At least the pain associated ...
Got My Mask Made Today
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 18, 2009
- 14 replies
- So yes got my mask made today. Not so bad as I thought it was going to be I guess. Then after the scans and simulation it was off for an MRI, and home again. Tomorrow morning we leave at about 6:30 for ...
Newest Update From CME Medscape re: Vitamin D
- By mompeach · Posted November 16, 2009
- 12 replies
- http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/7120 05?src=cmemp&uac=128858EZ ...
Sad, Happy and Awesome Peace
- By GringoGrandma · Posted November 16, 2009
- 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 ...
The Way I Cope
- By lilgrannylaura · Posted November 16, 2009
- 2 replies
- I am a lady that always looks to find the good in everyone & every situation. I am very soft spoken, loving, caring, funny, witty & happy. I love to make others laugh. I laugh and giggle a lot. Always ...
Sitting tall
- By JollyJean · Posted November 14, 2009
- 0 replies
- As I was reading your thoughtful entries here in front of the computer, I reminded myself to "sit tall." Immediately I was at least an inch taller! It's a reminder I need to repeat often! Thanks ...
Weighted vest
- By fish_server · Posted November 14, 2009
- 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 ...
The Scary & Blessed Friday the 13th
- By GringoGrandma · Posted November 13, 2009
- 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 ...
Thinking of going through with the Reclast infusion
- By PoppePam · Posted November 13, 2009
- 1 reply
- I am grateful for the post of the NEJM about Reclast. The only thing that scares me a little is that doctor says I will be in more pain than that caused by the Fosamax and I can't miss work. It is hard ...
oh poooop again
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 11, 2009
- 22 replies
- Hey all, just posting an update in my journal because it is the best place to do so, and I just like writing my thoughts. Have been acting all jokes and positivity all day, and I am tired out now, and ...
broken ribs
- By PoppePam · Posted November 10, 2009
- 3 replies
- It's official, 3 broken ribs due to a sneezing jag and moving boxes. The Thoracic region is of major concern as to the limited amount of mobility available without increasing the amount of pain. Have ...
New NOF Resouce for Midlife Women
- By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted November 10, 2009
- 0 replies
- The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), has launched a revised version of its brochure Hormones and Healthy Bones: Helping Midlife Women Make Better Choices for a Healthy Future. The revised brochure ...
Hanging clothes out in the Rain!?
- By GringoGrandma · Posted November 10, 2009
- 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 ...
Weird Dream
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 9, 2009
- 6 replies
- Okay I have not dreamed in quite some time (Most likely from lack of attaining a dream stage level of restful sleep for months). but I had two little ones in one night now. First one was odd, but unclear ...
