Re: Stability of the upper neck during isometric neck exercises in RA patients with atlantoaxial disorders

[Guest guest]

Group,

I am so glad this came up. I see my neuro surgeon for the last time

next week. I would have never thought to ask about limitations

before this. I see the rheummy again at the end of this month and

can get her input also.

Thanks,

Shirley

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> From: <Rheumatoid.Arthritis.Support@...>

> Subject: Re: [ ] Re: RESEARCH - Stability of the upper

neck during isometric neck exercises in RA patients with

atlantoaxial disorders

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> Date: Thursday, 2 October, 2008, 9:24 PM

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> Doreen,

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> There were three groups of RA patients studied: those with no

anterior

> atlantoaxial subluxation (aAAS), those with stable aAAS, and those

> with unstable aAAS.

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> The conclusion was that for patients with unstable (aAAS), certain

> exercises reduced the width of the cervical spinal canal

(atlantoaxial

> distance (AAD)) and are not recommended.

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> It's very important for every RA patient to know the extent of

> involvement in his or her cervical spine and to ask his of her

> rheumatologist if there are any exercises or activities which

should

> be avoided.

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> Not an MD

[Guest guest]

Shirley and Chriss..

I dont twirl my head in circles like a dancing star haaaaaa... I

havent had any neck surgery so I am slowing rolling my head around

my body a few times a day.. I called my rhuemmy since you two are

very knowledgeble in health,,, and she said it was ok as long I dont

spin my head like a possesed demon lady haaaaaaaaa.

But your both right we should talk to our doctors before doing any

type of exercises with medical problems like RA or surgeries.. I

feel so much better but I should see my doctor about physical

therapy.

With supplys of gasoline low or not at all in out town and the cost

of gas I can't afford to buy gas to go to our neighboring town for

the physical therapy... I see 5 doctors and it cost a lot of gas

money for my doctors are all in the next city about 25 miles away...

We have a van and believe me you it is a gas hog haaaaaaa.

I love to hear from Shirly,, Chriss you guys are so smart when it

comes to the medical fields.. I love everyone's posts they bring my

spirits up every day.. I pray and weep for those suffering and when

they get the miracle drug to help them I rejoice...

gentle hugs everyone

Clora

> Group,

> I am so glad this came up. I see my neuro surgeon for the last

time

> next week. I would have never thought to ask about limitations

> before this. I see the rheummy again at the end of this month and

> can get her input also.

> Thanks,

> Shirley

>

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> > From: <Rheumatoid.Arthritis.Support@>

> > Subject: Re: [ ] Re: RESEARCH - Stability of the upper

> neck during isometric neck exercises in RA patients with

> atlantoaxial disorders

> >

> > Date: Thursday, 2 October, 2008, 9:24 PM

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> > Doreen,

> >

> > There were three groups of RA patients studied: those with no

> anterior

> > atlantoaxial subluxation (aAAS), those with stable aAAS, and

those

> > with unstable aAAS.

> >

> > The conclusion was that for patients with unstable (aAAS),

certain

> > exercises reduced the width of the cervical spinal canal

> (atlantoaxial

> > distance (AAD)) and are not recommended.

> >

> > It's very important for every RA patient to know the extent of

> > involvement in his or her cervical spine and to ask his of her

> > rheumatologist if there are any exercises or activities which

> should

> > be avoided.

> >

> >

> > Not an MD

>

[Guest guest]

Clora,

HaHa!!! When you wrote " I don't twril my head in circles.. " I

immediatly thought of the The Exocist. Then you continued in my

thought pattern. Thanks, I needed that laugh!

Smart? I think you have me confused with someone who knows something.

yes. Shirley, no.

Glad to hear from you,

Shirley

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> Shirley and Chriss..

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> I dont twirl my head in circles like a dancing star haaaaaa... I

> havent had any neck surgery so I am slowing rolling my head around

> my body a few times a day.. I called my rhuemmy since you two are

> very knowledgeble in health,,, and she said it was ok as long I

dont

> spin my head like a possesed demon lady haaaaaaaaa.

[Guest guest]

Shirley and group;

Haaaaaaaaa. Yes you got me laughing too,,, thanks for letting me

know how much you enjoyed my post... I really need a good laugh...

I just took my humira injections and I am so glad they sent it on

time.

gentle hugs

Clora

> Clora,

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> HaHa!!! When you wrote " I don't twril my head in circles.. " I

> immediatly thought of the The Exocist. Then you continued in my

> thought pattern. Thanks, I needed that laugh!

>

> Smart? I think you have me confused with someone who knows

something.

> yes. Shirley, no.

>

> Glad to hear from you,

> Shirley

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