Hi Everyone

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HI EVERYONE,

I had a ortho appt today, changed by daughter's

school, went to the allergist, and went to the

pharmacy so I am just now getting to emails so I

decided to write one so you all didn't get too many

dumped at one time.

and Carol...When I am in a really bad flare, I

wear a Duragesic patch for 72 hours...it is

transdermal containing 2.5 mg fentanyl. It really

kicks out the pain but I don't use it all the time

because if you do I think you have to slowly decrease

usage. Carol, I am glad to hear you are feeling

better. Do antibiotics make your RA worse? It seems

like I am always taking them due to microplasma and

sinus.

...I called my oral surgeon who did 2 of my TMJ

surgeries and found out that he had retired (late

40's...must be nice). I made an appt with the dr that

took over his patients. My jaw is dislocating again

and I am having a lot of pain, headaches and numbness.

You may be clenching your jaw at night and that could

be causing your symptoms. Is there any grinding or

locking? Go see an oral surgeon and get a pantaram

xray (sp?). When I am feeling very stressed I find

myself clinching my jaw. If that is the case, you can

get a night guard...they do help.

...Congrats...I hope that the Remicade is

successful for you!

Lynn...I am so sorry that you have to go through this

again. When I had my colon surgery, I was very

scared. Just remember, when you go in, they can't see

us...but we are all there with you. I know how

difficult this surgery is and I hope that once you are

over the initial recovery...you will feel wonderful.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Stacey...I am so glad that Wyatt had a good day at

school. That is so wild that you had the same

teacher. Does it make you feel like a little girl

when you talk to her knowing that until she saw you

bring Wyatt in, in her memories you are still the

child? has several groups that he plays

with...Tues. - alternative metal rock - no name as of

yet; Sat. - a country western band (and he doesn't

like country music) and also a blues band on no kind

of schedule. He did have a band called the 722's and

they played southern rock. The last I heard of our

voodoo for understanding dolls...Carol is in charge of

the prototype and setting it up as non-profit goes to

Louise? I'm sorry but I can't remember who wrote and

told me that they did that for a living. It is

amazing that our members could probably provide any

service anyone would require. If we lived in the same

place, we would have a hell of a barter system.

Kathy in Ill...It really is very hard to live with the

questions as to what our diagnosis is. My ortho told

me today that I need to continue taking Bextra. He

doesn't think I need the sulfazine. I am going to

take it for the initial 6 weeks and if it helps, I

will continue to see the Rheumy. He said that I have

degenerative changes in all of my joints and that

there isn't much that can be done about it other than

when the time is right, replace those joints. He

wants me to see a back ortho about the SI Joint

problems because he felt there could be nerve

encroachment from the bone scan results. He also said

I should see a pain management dr. I now have appts

coming up with TMJ doc, Back ortho, and pain

management. WOULD ON OF THEM, PLEASE HELP? I am

tired of going to the dr and still feeling terrible!

Tess...I think it is just human nature to process our

immediate conclusions but the sign of a fair being is

one who gives it a chance to be different.

a and ...Great articles you have been sending

out. Thanks.

Debs...You are so amazing! We continue to pray for

your rapid recovery. Al is not taking charge of those

cabana boys who are just running wild while you are

away.

Al...I'm sorry...I just had to tell Debs that you

aren't doing a very good job keeping those boys in

line. Hope you are feeling well.

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