Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Welcome to the group, but sorry that you have to be here. This is a very informative group with people who actually DO know what you are going through. I hope better and pain free days for you. I'm a 28 year old female, mother to two, so far diagnosed with RA, carpal tunnel palsy, migraines amongst other things. Take care of yourself... kerri sue pattyk630 <babies1@...> wrote: I am new to the group, and I thought I would tell you a little about myself. I am a 49 year old female that feels 100. I am a nurse in a very busy pediatric practice. I have hypothyroidism and started having a lot of problems, so I went to the doctor, and more doctors, and then more doctors. My blood test were off the wall for RA, but then came a additional problem - hemachromatosis, or better called iron overload. This also causes a different type of arthritis, and joint pain. I am looking forward to talking to others with RA and venting every now and then. My family, husband, two daughters, and four grandchildren are wonderful and supportive, but they only see the outside and can't understand all that is happening on the inside. I am really looking forward to this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Hello and welcome to the group, 35 year old mother of 2 and one hubby with newly diagnosed RA (in May) I am a OB sonographer, Dallas county hospital. This a good group to be in, it is nice to be with a group that understand that although you look fine, the pain is very real. Cassy > I am new to the group, and I thought I would tell you a little about > myself. I am a 49 year old female that feels 100. I am a nurse in a > very busy pediatric practice. I have hypothyroidism and started > having a lot of problems, so I went to the doctor, and more doctors, > and then more doctors. My blood test were off the wall for RA, but > then came a additional problem - hemachromatosis, or better called > iron overload. This also causes a different type of arthritis, and > joint pain. I am looking forward to talking to others with RA and > venting every now and then. My family, husband, two daughters, and > four grandchildren are wonderful and supportive, but they only see the > outside and can't understand all that is happening on the inside. I am > really looking forward to this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Hello Kerri, I can't imagine being a young Mother with the problems. When my son was young there is so much they need us for. I hope you have lots of help from family? Thanks for the welcome though. I wish I wasn't here also. The pain and being so tired makes me sad, plus living alone. kerri paquette <ksp2242@...> wrote: Welcome to the group, but sorry that you have to be here. This is a very informative group with people who actually DO know what you are going through. I hope better and pain free days for you. I'm a 28 year old female, mother to two, so far diagnosed with RA, carpal tunnel palsy, migraines amongst other things. Take care of yourself... kerri sue pattyk630 <babies1@...> wrote: I am new to the group, and I thought I would tell you a little about myself. I am a 49 year old female that feels 100. I am a nurse in a very busy pediatric practice. I have hypothyroidism and started having a lot of problems, so I went to the doctor, and more doctors, and then more doctors. My blood test were off the wall for RA, but then came a additional problem - hemachromatosis, or better called iron overload. This also causes a different type of arthritis, and joint pain. I am looking forward to talking to others with RA and venting every now and then. My family, husband, two daughters, and four grandchildren are wonderful and supportive, but they only see the outside and can't understand all that is happening on the inside. I am really looking forward to this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Welcome! I am glad you found the group. There is great support and information. I just want you to know that I am here if you need a shoulder. Can't wait to know you, hugs Tawny > I am new to the group, and I thought I would tell you a little about > myself. I am a 49 year old female that feels 100. I am a nurse in a > very busy pediatric practice. I have hypothyroidism and started > having a lot of problems, so I went to the doctor, and more doctors, > and then more doctors. My blood test were off the wall for RA, but > then came a additional problem - hemachromatosis, or better called > iron overload. This also causes a different type of arthritis, and > joint pain. I am looking forward to talking to others with RA and > venting every now and then. My family, husband, two daughters, and > four grandchildren are wonderful and supportive, but they only see the > outside and can't understand all that is happening on the inside. I am > really looking forward to this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Hi Patty, and welcome to the group! I'm Judi, 59, wife to Ron (who has Parkinson's) and grandmother to 4 beautiful little ones, 2-year old triplets and a 5-year old. Their mother is our only child, our daughter, and they live nearby which is nice. But, like you, they really don't understand what we're going through, and sometimes I'd like to switch bodies for a few days just to give them an idea. I don't have RA, but Dercum's Disease (adiposis dolorosa), FM, and more recently diagnosed with MS. But I have always had a " glass half full " attitude, and try to smile back at the world as much as I can. I'm fortunate that I don't have to work since Ron retired 7 years ago, and if I am having a down day, I just go ahead and have it...unless he's having a down day, and then I wait until he's back up again! I know you'll find companionship, understanding, and information here, as I have and this group is very precious to me. Peace, Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Hi Patty: Welcome to the group. You have come to group of very supportive people, and our moderators find us medical and drug information, studies, and new research. I have been a member for several years now and have found it to be a wonderful place to come because we all truly understand what each other is going through. As the saying goes " whine and cheese served here everyday " , so feel free to vent when you need to. I am 51, have been diagnosed with RA for 6 years, and also have Raynaud's and Fibromyalgia. I am married and have two children, a son 21 and a daughter 18. My family is great, but it took them a while to understand what I go through (although never as well as the people in this group do), and do help me quite a lot. We have a small farm with horses, chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs, and love it. I take Enbrel, Methotrexate, Ultracet, Mobic, Folic Acid, Milk Thistle, and Glucosamine for the RA, and for the Fibro I am on Skelaxin and Trazadone. I also take an anti-depressant, blood pressure med, and asthma med. Whew - never did I think in a million years I would have to take so much meds. You have a very busy job - are you able to keep working? I hope that your doctors have started you on medication - I am sure you know how important it is to treat this disease aggressively from the start. Best of luck to you and keep coming back - Kathe in CA --- pattyk630 <babies1@...> wrote: > I am new to the group, and I thought I would tell > you a little about > myself. I am a 49 year old female that feels 100. > I am a nurse in a > very busy pediatric practice. I have hypothyroidism > and started > having a lot of problems, so I went to the doctor, > and more doctors, > and then more doctors. My blood test were off the > wall for RA, but > then came a additional problem - hemachromatosis, or > better called > iron overload. This also causes a different type of > arthritis, and > joint pain. I am looking forward to talking to > others with RA and > venting every now and then. My family, husband, two > daughters, and > four grandchildren are wonderful and supportive, but > they only see the > outside and can't understand all that is happening > on the inside. I am > really looking forward to this group. > > > > > > Kathe in CA __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Welcome! I'm looking forward to getting to know you. I'm married to a great guy, I'm 51, live in Florida and have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren, all back in NJ I've had RA since my 20's. a On Sep 4, 2005, at 9:17 AM, pattyk630 wrote: > I am new to the group, and I thought I would tell you a little about > myself. I am a 49 year old female that feels 100. I am a nurse in a > very busy pediatric practice. I have hypothyroidism and started > having a lot of problems, so I went to the doctor, and more doctors, > and then more doctors. My blood test were off the wall for RA, but > then came a additional problem - hemachromatosis, or better called > iron overload. This also causes a different type of arthritis, and > joint pain. I am looking forward to talking to others with RA and > venting every now and then. My family, husband, two daughters, and > four grandchildren are wonderful and supportive, but they only see the > outside and can't understand all that is happening on the inside. I am > really looking forward to this group. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Patty, A member of a diabetes list I am on was recently diagnosed with hemachromatosis. The doctor who runs that list suspected she had it after she posted her lab results. He was correct. Do they have to take blood from you every so often as the treatment for this? If this causes joint pain and you also have RA, you will have a heck of a time keeping all the pains straight, won't you? Anyway, welcome to the group. I hope you will be getting some relief soon. Sue On Sunday, September 4, 2005, at 09:17 AM, pattyk630 wrote: > I am new to the group, and I thought I would tell you a little about > myself. I am a 49 year old female that feels 100. I am a nurse in a > very busy pediatric practice. I have hypothyroidism and started > having a lot of problems, so I went to the doctor, and more doctors, > and then more doctors. My blood test were off the wall for RA, but > then came a additional problem - hemachromatosis, or better called > iron overload. This also causes a different type of arthritis, and > joint pain. I am looking forward to talking to others with RA and > venting every now and then. My family, husband, two daughters, and > four grandchildren are wonderful and supportive, but they only see the > outside and can't understand all that is happening on the inside. I am > really looking forward to this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Hello Sue, Nice to meet you. Yes, I was being bleed every other week for months until my ferritin level was down to 42. Now it is just once in a while - 6 to 8 weeks. My younger brother also has it and his was so high he was being bleed twice a week for months. I had an older brother who was a severe diabetic - renal failure. My doctor really feels that he also had it, but it was never found. He had all the signs. We lost him at 47 years old. I am so happy that they found it in you - now you can control it with the diabetes. I have two more brothers who need tested for it. Yes, the pain can be very bad at time and the amount of medications is terrible. I just entered a clinical study for Humira injections. Third shot today, its every other week and it seems to be helping alot. Only time will tell. I don't know how your doctor is, but mine is fantastic for the hemachromatosis. One thing I can say is do research, know your blood levels and push your doctor if you have to. One thing I found is not many doctors know much about it - yes, they know what it is, but thats about it. The first doctor I saw told me not to worry about the iron level being so high - " it's ok " I changed doctors real fast, I knew something was wrong, just didn't know what. I hope to hear from you again and I do wish you all the luck. Patty Sue <marysue@...> wrote: Patty, A member of a diabetes list I am on was recently diagnosed with hemachromatosis. The doctor who runs that list suspected she had it after she posted her lab results. He was correct. Do they have to take blood from you every so often as the treatment for this? If this causes joint pain and you also have RA, you will have a heck of a time keeping all the pains straight, won't you? Anyway, welcome to the group. I hope you will be getting some relief soon. Sue On Sunday, September 4, 2005, at 09:17 AM, pattyk630 wrote: > I am new to the group, and I thought I would tell you a little about > myself. I am a 49 year old female that feels 100. I am a nurse in a > very busy pediatric practice. I have hypothyroidism and started > having a lot of problems, so I went to the doctor, and more doctors, > and then more doctors. My blood test were off the wall for RA, but > then came a additional problem - hemachromatosis, or better called > iron overload. This also causes a different type of arthritis, and > joint pain. I am looking forward to talking to others with RA and > venting every now and then. My family, husband, two daughters, and > four grandchildren are wonderful and supportive, but they only see the > outside and can't understand all that is happening on the inside. I am > really looking forward to this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Hello Nice to meet you! Yes, I take a ton of medication. I was dx almost two years ago, but have suffered in silence for about 5 years. I would go to doctors and it was always something else. I finally couldn't take it anymore and changed doctors. Soon as I showed him a few knuckles on my hands and feet it was off to an RA doctor. I just entered a clinical study for humira, I am considered a methotrexate failure and have been removed from that. I got my third shot today for the Humira and it seems to be helping - at least I'm walking now instead of hanging on to everything and everyone and dragging myself along. I have a friend I work with who take Enbrel and is doing pretty good. I am on light duty at work - been doing that for over a year. I don't know how much longer they will let me do this. The practice has over 20,000 patients total and new ones all the time. The doctors are on staff at hospital and see all newborns, so we get most of them. Only time will tell. It is so nice to talk to people who understand, I just hope I can answer all the emails Patty Kathe Sabetzadeh <lv2ryd@...> wrote: Hi Patty: Welcome to the group. You have come to group of very supportive people, and our moderators find us medical and drug information, studies, and new research. I have been a member for several years now and have found it to be a wonderful place to come because we all truly understand what each other is going through. As the saying goes " whine and cheese served here everyday " , so feel free to vent when you need to. I am 51, have been diagnosed with RA for 6 years, and also have Raynaud's and Fibromyalgia. I am married and have two children, a son 21 and a daughter 18. My family is great, but it took them a while to understand what I go through (although never as well as the people in this group do), and do help me quite a lot. We have a small farm with horses, chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs, and love it. I take Enbrel, Methotrexate, Ultracet, Mobic, Folic Acid, Milk Thistle, and Glucosamine for the RA, and for the Fibro I am on Skelaxin and Trazadone. I also take an anti-depressant, blood pressure med, and asthma med. Whew - never did I think in a million years I would have to take so much meds. You have a very busy job - are you able to keep working? I hope that your doctors have started you on medication - I am sure you know how important it is to treat this disease aggressively from the start. Best of luck to you and keep coming back - Kathe in CA --- pattyk630 <babies1@...> wrote: > I am new to the group, and I thought I would tell > you a little about > myself. I am a 49 year old female that feels 100. > I am a nurse in a > very busy pediatric practice. I have hypothyroidism > and started > having a lot of problems, so I went to the doctor, > and more doctors, > and then more doctors. My blood test were off the > wall for RA, but > then came a additional problem - hemachromatosis, or > better called > iron overload. This also causes a different type of > arthritis, and > joint pain. I am looking forward to talking to > others with RA and > venting every now and then. My family, husband, two > daughters, and > four grandchildren are wonderful and supportive, but > they only see the > outside and can't understand all that is happening > on the inside. I am > really looking forward to this group. > > > > > > Kathe in CA __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Hello Nice to meet you - Thanks in advance, it so nice to have people to talk to that understand. Patty tdianaok <tdianaok@...> wrote: Welcome! I am glad you found the group. There is great support and information. I just want you to know that I am here if you need a shoulder. Can't wait to know you, hugs Tawny > I am new to the group, and I thought I would tell you a little about > myself. I am a 49 year old female that feels 100. I am a nurse in a > very busy pediatric practice. I have hypothyroidism and started > having a lot of problems, so I went to the doctor, and more doctors, > and then more doctors. My blood test were off the wall for RA, but > then came a additional problem - hemachromatosis, or better called > iron overload. This also causes a different type of arthritis, and > joint pain. I am looking forward to talking to others with RA and > venting every now and then. My family, husband, two daughters, and > four grandchildren are wonderful and supportive, but they only see the > outside and can't understand all that is happening on the inside. I am > really looking forward to this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 > My email account was down all day yesterday for some reason and today is my > birthday so my wife is prohibiting me from doing any email. Looks like > there's been some good discussion. I'll try to play catch-up tomorrow. Ron, Happy birthday! B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Ron- >My email account was down all day yesterday for some reason and today is my >birthday so my wife is prohibiting me from doing any email. Looks like >there's been some good discussion. I'll try to play catch-up tomorrow. Happy birthday! Hope it's a great one! - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 On 9/15/05, RBJR <rbjr@...> wrote: My email account was down all day yesterday for some reason and today is my > birthday so my wife is prohibiting me from doing any email. Looks like > there's been some good discussion. I'll try to play catch-up tomorrow. > > Ron Well I hope your wife on your special day was kind enough to say " nice ass! " Happy Birthday! -- Pleasure is a nutrient - Mati Senerchia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Did the term Toxic Shock ever come up? . . . Some women who have developed toxic shock after saline implants have lost limbs! . . . Terribly dangerous! Have you submitted a MedWatch report? Hugs and prayers, Rogene --- lovethypup <ddogs@...> wrote: > I just joined this group......I am 46 years and I > had gotten saline > implants when I was 37 years.....after getting the > implant....I > developed seborric warts on my chest and hands....I > was always tired > and after 7 years I got a systemic infection.....had > emergency surgery > and removal of the implants.....the Dr. that removed > them later asked > me if I knew haw sick I was and told me I could have > died with the > infection in my system.....All I know is that I was > so sick.....I > still get tired and have pain in my joints. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hi. It is good to hear from you. How long have you been explanted. It sounds like you may need to do some detoxing and cleansing of your body systems to get you back to feeling good again. We have alot of good information on ways to accomplish these cleanses and detoxes on this site. Welcome and feel free to ask any questions that you might have! Hugs, kathy > I just joined this group......I am 46 years and I had gotten saline > implants when I was 37 years.....after getting the implant....I > developed seborric warts on my chest and hands....I was always tired > and after 7 years I got a systemic infection.....had emergency surgery > and removal of the implants.....the Dr. that removed them later asked > me if I knew haw sick I was and told me I could have died with the > infection in my system.....All I know is that I was so sick.....I > still get tired and have pain in my joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 I was diagnosed this year at age 41. I actually use to do yoga all the time but since my wrists were so bad, I had to stop. NOw that I feel better from taking Humira injections I recently started lifting weights again but I'm afraid to do yoga because of my wrists. As far as the diet goes, who knows. august_born <august_born@...> wrote: Hi, I'm 32 and found out that I have RA about 9 months ago. Being this young with arthritis is really fustrating. I'm trying to find out a few things that may help me out. Besides medication does anyone do anything like practice yoga or changed your diet that seemed to have made some(even if small) improvement in your condition? Does anyone know of a good rheumatologist in New York City? The one I'm using is OK, but I just get the feeling all he wants to do is push drugs down my throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I've done a lot of yoga in my life, but had to replace it with the gentler Qigong, which I highly recommend! When I was first diagnosed with RA I went on an elimination diet (you can find info. on the web) to help determine food sensitivities. I learned that I was sensitive to dairy, wheat, and coffee. Swimming has been a terrific help, and so has acupuncture and massage. Herbal remedies and homeopathy were no help at all. While I have lots of alternative things going, my best help has come from the meds. Sierra --- In , " august_born " <august_born@y...> wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm 32 and found out that I have RA about 9 months ago. Being this > young with arthritis is really fustrating. I'm trying to find out a few > things that may help me out. > > Besides medication does anyone do anything like practice yoga or > changed your diet that seemed to have made some(even if small) > improvement in your condition? > > Does anyone know of a good rheumatologist in New York City? The one I'm > using is OK, but I just get the feeling all he wants to do is push > drugs down my throat. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 How did you and your doctor decide it was time for a biological med? Sierra > Hi, > > I'm 32 and found out that I have RA about 9 months ago. Being this > young with arthritis is really fustrating. I'm trying to find out a few > things that may help me out. > > Besides medication does anyone do anything like practice yoga or > changed your diet that seemed to have made some(even if small) > improvement in your condition? > > Does anyone know of a good rheumatologist in New York City? The one I'm > using is OK, but I just get the feeling all he wants to do is push > drugs down my throat. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 hi i know of one great rheumatologist in nyc , her name is dr. paula marchetta 36th and park ave my; hip plan doesn't cover her, my own rheum is a dr. lipshitz, on 79th btwn 2nd and 3rd, i like him, but he too is an rx dealer. i think they all are because there is no remedy , only an offering of pain relief. i'm very depressed about that situation, and looking for alternatives. i do know if money were no object, i would probably go to marchetta. august_born <august_born@...> wrote: Hi, I'm 32 and found out that I have RA about 9 months ago. Being this young with arthritis is really fustrating. I'm trying to find out a few things that may help me out. Besides medication does anyone do anything like practice yoga or changed your diet that seemed to have made some(even if small) improvement in your condition? Does anyone know of a good rheumatologist in New York City? The one I'm using is OK, but I just get the feeling all he wants to do is push drugs down my throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Welcome. Sorry about your diagnosis. I was diagnosed when in my early 20's and I'm now 51. I know how it feels to be so young and get this diagnosis. I've had the best relief with water therapy. Swimming keeps my joints mobile and strong. It also reduces pain and inflammation. I've changed my diet by eliminating meat, which has changed my digestive system for the better. I've eliminated most sugar from my diet and the main foods I eat are fruits, veggies, and fish. There are many foods and herbs that fight inflammation, which I incorporate into my diet. Any rheumatologist is going to try to put you on meds. Research shows that the earlier treatment is started, the less damage done. My drug of choice is Enbrel. I was wheelchair bound before starting Enbrel. I tried alternative treatments for several years, and all I got for it is eroded joints, so I combine alternative and traditional. a On Oct 6, 2005, at 3:35 PM, august_born wrote: > Hi, > > I'm 32 and found out that I have RA about 9 months ago. Being this > young with arthritis is really fustrating. I'm trying to find out a > few > things that may help me out. > > Besides medication does anyone do anything like practice yoga or > changed your diet that seemed to have made some(even if small) > improvement in your condition? > > Does anyone know of a good rheumatologist in New York City? The one > I'm > using is OK, but I just get the feeling all he wants to do is push > drugs down my throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Hi, I just signed in a couple of days ago. I am 34 and was diagnosed in July. So, I know your frustration. I have been so healthy all of my life that this is very overwhelming. I would have to be dying to go to a Dr. in the past. Which explains why I didn't go to one for 3 full months of pain and agony. I figured it would go away on its own. I tried heat, cherries and cherry juice, eliminating aspartame, shoe inserts for my feet, accupuncture, anything I could find. Nothing helped. The amount of drugs (not to mention the expense) is amazing. However, my life seemed unlivable for about 3 months. I just started to get pain in March, about 6 weeks after the birth of my son. If I didn't get the meds I don't know how I would have survived. My Dr. is suggesting that I learn to accept this disease and fight it as agressively as it is attacking me. Their plan is to all but stop the RA and prevent any damage and disgurement. I already have a small amount of joint damage in just about 16 weeks, pretty scary. I figure I have about 60 years to live and want to be as active and healthy as possible. If that requires meds, so be it. I figure I can be in pain and depressed while not taking the meds. Or take them and get on with my life as much as possible. She put me on Arava immediately and Enberel within 2 weeks. Sometimes I feel like a loser and still imagine myself at about 16 years old never even imagining this as a part of my life. But the meds have given me my life back. I am basically back to normal with just a little pain in my elbows and wrists. I feel blessed to have a Dr. that didn't make me " wait and see " . She just hit the ground running. I guess I am saying, if you are in pain, take what they offer. I am greatful for all the people out there working on meds and cures. This disease sucks at our age but we have long lives ahead of us to fight it. Good luck. Abby --- In , " august_born " <august_born@y...> wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm 32 and found out that I have RA about 9 months ago. Being this > young with arthritis is really fustrating. I'm trying to find out a few > things that may help me out. > > Besides medication does anyone do anything like practice yoga or > changed your diet that seemed to have made some(even if small) > improvement in your condition? > > Does anyone know of a good rheumatologist in New York City? The one I'm > using is OK, but I just get the feeling all he wants to do is push > drugs down my throat. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Hi, . There are many yoga poses you can do without causing stress to your wrists. I've taught yoga for many years. If you'd like, you're very welcome to tell me which poses you're worried about; and I'll let you know if they'll strain your wrists. Of course, you'll want to be careful with all your joints; but gentle yoga, tai chi, qigong--whichever you enjoy--can be very helpful. Prakasha On Oct 6, 2005, at 4:46 PM, Mathews wrote: > I was diagnosed this year at age 41. I actually use to do yoga all > the time but since my wrists were so bad, I had to stop. NOw that I > feel better from taking Humira injections I recently started lifting > weights again but I'm afraid to do yoga because of my wrists. As far > as the diet goes, who knows. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Jeroen, Welcome! We live in the United States but Belgium is close to my heart as our Maid of Honor and Best Man from our wedding live there. Our son, Micah, is 3 1/2 years old and has BPES. We adopted him in May of this year. All of our children were born in South Korea. Welcome to our group! April Eisele, Colorado, USA Wife to Jon Mommy to Mira, Micah & Misha --- jeroenkleinen <jeroen.kleinen@...> wrote: > Hi everybody, > > My name is Jeroen, I live in Belgium, I'm 29 years > old and I have > BPES. I have two children, Jens 4 years old who also > has BPES and > Tiebe two years old who is not affected. I got to > know of this group > while searching the internet for information about > surgery, since our > son is about to undergo surgery whitin this year. > I'd like to get in > contact and share information with other people who > know about BPES. > > Greetings, > Jeroen > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hi There.. Welcome to the group. I am Leah from NewZeland with 6 years old Ethan with BPES. Hes is the only one in our family to have it and i have 3 other children. Take Care and once again welcome blepharophimosis hello > Hi everybody, > > My name is Jeroen, I live in Belgium, I'm 29 years old and I have > BPES. I have two children, Jens 4 years old who also has BPES and > Tiebe two years old who is not affected. I got to know of this group > while searching the internet for information about surgery, since our > son is about to undergo surgery whitin this year. I'd like to get in > contact and share information with other people who know about BPES. > > Greetings, > Jeroen > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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