Carol and Esther

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Carol, it's very good to hear from you. I'm happy to know that Esther is

still working and so active.

Sorry that she is flaring. I hope the RA will calm down again soon.

I hope you and Ron are well.

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

Re: [ ] Re: Splints for arthritis

Yes, she is still working.....one tough cookie ~smile~. She is away

this week at

Handi-Camp. Today they are going to Ocean City boardwalk as their trip.

Weather

is beautiful here today....sunny, 80's, not humid at all can you believe

that? LOL

I don't like her on Prednisone because I feel that is what made her

bones so thin before. But, Dr. Falasca said between that and Metho he

hopes to

arrest it. Her ankle fusion is doing fine. She says it feels a little

strange when she

bears weight on it. But she is able to stand pivot again which is a big

help to me!

Just glanced over that bee therapy url you sent and looks like it is

worth a try! I especially

like this comment:

However, University of Florida pharmacy professor Dr. Doering says

components of bee venom do have analgesic and anti-inflammatory

properties. It contains melittin, which has 100 times the potency of

hydrocortisone, he said. " I think you would agree that this a strange

way to deliver medicine, " he said. " But we (the medical profession) are

the ultimate snobs when it comes to that type of thing. "

I think when we visit Dr. Falasca again later this month I am going to

ask him about

bee therapy. May be worth a try! But, I bet Medicaid won't pay for

that.

Splinting for Esther works because when she doesn't wear them.....her

fingers and hand curl in and

are stiff. Splinting keeps her hand opened more.

Gentle hugs,

Love ya,

Carol