Re: RE: Jeanine, Tesxs, etal

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Jeanine,

That¹s great that your first day back went well and didn¹t cause you any

more pain.

Hopefully each day will be better. Thanks for the update on Debs. I¹m sure

she appreciated the visit. It¹s pretty boring in hospitals, especially as

long as Debs has been there.

If the mail gets overwhelming, it may help to get it in digest form.

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> Well, I made it through my first day at work! I am a little tired, but not

> really in any more pain then I was yesterday, at least not in my right leg.

> I have noticed some stiffening in my hands and feet over the last few days.

> I am hoping that this is not a flare in the works. I have been in really

> good shape since May with my RA and Fibro. I'll know soon enough though.

> Now that I am getting back in the swing of things, I will probably have a

> harder time keeping up with emails, but never fear, I will be keeping up and

> posting! You are all a great group, and I know how much everyone cares.

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> Kathe,

> Thank you for the encouragement. I know that I will find a way, but it may

> take some time. My girls are willing to wait, or work around me, and that is

> wonderful. I will know more over the next few weeks. The school is talking

> about sending me to the swamp for a day next week with a field trip. That

> will definitely put me to the test! We are working on the details and

> trying to decide if it too much too soon. I'll keep you posted on how it

> goes.

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> Tess,

> I don't remember what your exact dtx are, but what about sjrogrens? I know

> that your symptoms are very similar to mine - the cooton mouth and eyes

> especially. If you haven't already, try a saline nasal spray, saline eye

> drops (non-preservative are reccommended) and sugar free candies (I like the

> sugar free cream savers!) I find that the nasal spray helps loosen the nasal

> passages as mine get really dry, and that helps with the headaches

> sometimes. Just a thought.

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> New members,

> Welcome one and all! I have not had the chance to welcome each of you

> independently, but you are very welcome! You have found one of the best

> support tools possible. Everyone here knows where you are, or have been,

> and there are lots of success stories to encourage you along the way.

>

> Hugs to all

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> Jeanine in FL

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