RE: Jeanine, Tesxs, etal

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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.

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.

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.

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

Jeanine in FL