Tawny

[Guest guest]

Tawny, Hey gal! How are you holding up? Bone spurs, crappy! Is

that RA of the spine? Do you have it in the cervical part? I'm

extremely curious about RA of the spine!!!! I have spurs at C5-6 and

C6-7. I have never had a baseline x-ray as of yet. Tried to get one

today with no luck. I told the doc about how bad the verigo is and

that over the weekend I considered going to the hospital because it

was really difficult to breathe!!!! So, needless to say - I'm really

getting scared. Mainly because the doc will absolutely not do

anything within normal for me. He pushed on my neck and said that PT

was the best thing to get rid of the pain. If I'm not better in a

month then he might consider a MRI or CT scan. I'm hoping at least

PT can document the pain and decreased range of motion. It was weird

when he was pushing on my neck because I broke out in an immediate

sweat. You would think that any normal person would at least

consider an x-ray b-4 sending ya to move about. Sometimes, I wish

that my neck would just snap so they'd get it! I think that my neck

is unstable? The littlest things cause injury to my spine. Riding

in the car is an absolute ordeal. Every trip is like an episode of

survivor. I have other spinal stuff going on as well. I have facet

disease and my lower back has fused itself already. Are you

shrinking? I've lost 4 inches in 3 years. You would think that was

strange or a sign but they haven't seemed concerned. Probably my

head acting up again! I'm just glad your doc is checking things and

trying to do something for you! I pray for you and will continue to

pray for you throughout! Please keep us posted somehow. Hugs, Kim

[Guest guest]

Kim,

I don't think the bone spurs is connected with RA. The problem is a

disc in my lower back, that's causing all the pain. I do have some

arthritis in the lower back.

I also have neck pain, have had it for a long time. I take Flexeril

for it, and it helps quite a bit. I haven't really lost any inches.

Your in bad shape, Kim. You sure do need to get some answers. Have

you thought of finding a new doc? That is what I would do. You don't

a doctor that doesn't want to help you.

I will keep you in my prayers, you take care of yourself. Tawny

> Tawny, Hey gal! How are you holding up? Bone spurs, crappy! Is

> that RA of the spine? Do you have it in the cervical part? I'm

> extremely curious about RA of the spine!!!! I have spurs at C5-6

and

> C6-7. I have never had a baseline x-ray as of yet. Tried to get

one

> today with no luck. I told the doc about how bad the verigo is and

> that over the weekend I considered going to the hospital because it

> was really difficult to breathe!!!! So, needless to say - I'm

really

> getting scared. Mainly because the doc will absolutely not do

> anything within normal for me. He pushed on my neck and said that

PT

> was the best thing to get rid of the pain. If I'm not better in a

> month then he might consider a MRI or CT scan. I'm hoping at least

> PT can document the pain and decreased range of motion. It was

weird

> when he was pushing on my neck because I broke out in an immediate

> sweat. You would think that any normal person would at least

> consider an x-ray b-4 sending ya to move about. Sometimes, I wish

> that my neck would just snap so they'd get it! I think that my

neck

> is unstable? The littlest things cause injury to my spine. Riding

> in the car is an absolute ordeal. Every trip is like an episode of

> survivor. I have other spinal stuff going on as well. I have

facet

> disease and my lower back has fused itself already. Are you

> shrinking? I've lost 4 inches in 3 years. You would think that

was

> strange or a sign but they haven't seemed concerned. Probably my

> head acting up again! I'm just glad your doc is checking things

and

> trying to do something for you! I pray for you and will continue

to

> pray for you throughout! Please keep us posted somehow. Hugs, Kim

[Guest guest]

Hi Judi,

I'm glad you got some rain, and not too much. Could you send some

this way? It's really hot and miserable this way. I would like to be

somwhere where I could enjoy the summer without being cooped up in

the house. Maybe a tropical island, I can dream,

Oh, I'm sorry that you have to suffer like that because of the

weather. Hey, glad you had a good day with your grandson. I know

that made your day.

I will talk to the doctor on the next appointment. The funny thing

is, they are in another office on Monday, when they gave them out.

At least the company knows, so there will not be any problems, if I

need to order early.

The patch is relieving a little of the pain, but not much today. I'm

a little depressed today too, so just feeling lousy. Just one of

those days, but just dealing with it.

Well, you take care of yourself. I hope the weather is decent for

you, lower that pain. I will be praying for you, take care Tawny

> Hi Tawny,

>

> Glad you got your patches, but I am still fuming about what they

did to

> you. I can't imagine them GIVING AWAY that many patches in one

day!!

> They must not care who gets what.

>

> It's been rainng lightly all night and all day today. We were

> fortunate that we didn't get the really heavy large amounts of rain

> they had originally predicted, and I'm just glad we got some rain

as

> everything was very dry. I was afraid we'd have sun-dried tomatoes

> before they ever got a chance to grow!

>

> My ole bod will be hurting until about October when the humidity

goes

> down and high pressure moves in. Had one of the triplets all day

today

> (Randy) and he was an angel.

>

> Hoping you get some relief,

> Judi

[Guest guest]

Marina,

I have basically pushed myself through all this. I did get to rest

today, but not feeling very well physcially or mentally. I do have a

lot to deal with right now. My doc appointment is tomorrow, so I am

going to ask for something for my depression, or whatever is going on

with me. Thanks so much for always being here for me.

Hugs, Tawny

> Tawny, That is just soooo much for you to have to go through. I

hope

> you are taking care of yourself throughout all of this. What you

are

> trying to do to help this child is wonderful. Every child deserves

a

> caring, loving, stable family. I have a friend who is going though

> something similar with her husbands ex-wife. Getting through the

> system is so difficult and sometimes the system loses site of what

the

> issues realliy are. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

> Take care and feel free to write anytime you need to vent, whine, or

> whatever!!........Marina

[Guest guest]

Tawny, how did your appointment go? Just so long as you know I'm

always here for you!! So you call on me anytime, sister!! Take care,

Love and prayers...Marina

> Marina,

> I have basically pushed myself through all this. I did get to rest

> today, but not feeling very well physcially or mentally. I do have a

> lot to deal with right now. My doc appointment is tomorrow, so I am

> going to ask for something for my depression, or whatever is going

on

> with me. Thanks so much for always being here for me.

> Hugs, Tawny

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Marina,

My appointment went well today. I did get Prozac, but will take awhile

before it starts to work. I let them know that Im having chest pains

quite a bit, they told me it could be anxiety.

The Plaquenil seems to be helping me a lot. My joints are doing much

better, and swelling is down in my hands. I do have swelling,

numbness, tingling, burning below my knee quite often. My rheumy seems

to think it could be from my disc problem. He told me when it gets

that way, I need to come in. I told them about frequent headaches,

low grade fever, and stomach problems. I had to go off the new NSAID,

just couldn't handle it. He didn't really comment on those problems.

By the time I got out, the lab was closed, so have to go back next

week for lab. Thanks so much, your such a good sis, always here for

me. Just know that your in my prayers too, Tawny

> > Marina,

> > I have basically pushed myself through all this. I did get to rest

> > today, but not feeling very well physcially or mentally. I do have

a

> > lot to deal with right now. My doc appointment is tomorrow, so I

am

> > going to ask for something for my depression, or whatever is going

> on

> > with me. Thanks so much for always being here for me.

> > Hugs, Tawny

> >

[Guest guest]

I forgot to tell you the best part of my visit. I had a male nurse,

talking about eye candy:) I think that is why I feel a little

better,...Tawny

> > Marina,

> > I have basically pushed myself through all this. I did get to rest

> > today, but not feeling very well physcially or mentally. I do have

a

> > lot to deal with right now. My doc appointment is tomorrow, so I

am

> > going to ask for something for my depression, or whatever is going

> on

> > with me. Thanks so much for always being here for me.

> > Hugs, Tawny

> >

[Guest guest]

Judi,

I am sorry that your hurting. We have also had storms, with some

rain. I know you worry about your grandkids, when they are with

Dad. I just couldn't take the diclofenac, I got so sick. He didn't

put me on another one.

I hope things go alright with the daughter, its terrible when

children are abused by their parent(s).

I am so excited about being a grandma, it helps the stress. I went to

Walmart, and in the baby section I go. I am picking out things, I

look at , and tell her, gosh I act like I'm having the baby:)

I just feel grandma will be with the baby a lot. I am so ready to

spoil, Did I mention that twins and tripletts run on the Dad's side

of the family?:0

You take care of yourself, and will be praying for your aching to

calm, God Bless, Tawny

> Dear Tawny,

>

> I was sorry to read about your stepdaughter (though she probably

> feels more like a daughter) and all the problems. I think it was

> Kerri who said that it is harder when no one does anything, and I

can

> relate to that as I was abused as a child too, and only found out

> shortly before my mother died that she knew about it, but she felt

it

> was my fault!!

>

> Sorry that the diclofenac didn't work out, but hopefully they will

> find something that does. My new family doc told me to keep taking

> the Prevacid as long as I take a NSAID, that they have now found

that

> the Prevacid actually helps where about 6 months ago my old doctor

> (the one who died) told me that the Prevacid would make it worse.

>

> It has been hot, humid, now rainy and cooler but still humid, and I

> am one big ache. My grandkids are with their father this weekend,

> and I always worry about them when they are with him. Guess I will

> work on some crafts to keep my mind busy.

>

> You take care,

>

> Judi

[Guest guest]

You should put in a request for him with each visit!!!....Marina

> > > Marina,

> > > I have basically pushed myself through all this. I did get to

rest

> > > today, but not feeling very well physcially or mentally. I do

have

> a

> > > lot to deal with right now. My doc appointment is tomorrow,

so I

> am

> > > going to ask for something for my depression, or whatever is

going

> > on

> > > with me. Thanks so much for always being here for me.

> > > Hugs, Tawny

> > >

[Guest guest]

you go girl...........

Pat

--- marina_troi <marina_troi@...> wrote:

> You should put in a request for him with each

> visit!!!....Marina

>

>

>

>

> > > > Marina,

> > > > I have basically pushed myself through all

> this. I did get to

> rest

> > > > today, but not feeling very well physcially or

> mentally. I do

> have

> > a

> > > > lot to deal with right now. My doc

> appointment is tomorrow,

> so I

> > am

> > > > going to ask for something for my depression,

> or whatever is

> going

> > > on

> > > > with me. Thanks so much for always being here

> for me.

> > > > Hugs, Tawny

> > > >

>

>

>

>

____________________________________________________

Start your day with - make it your home page

http://www./r/hs

[Guest guest]

That is an idea:)

> > > > Marina,

> > > > I have basically pushed myself through all this. I did get to

> rest

> > > > today, but not feeling very well physcially or mentally. I do

> have

> > a

> > > > lot to deal with right now. My doc appointment is tomorrow,

> so I

> > am

> > > > going to ask for something for my depression, or whatever is

> going

> > > on

> > > > with me. Thanks so much for always being here for me.

> > > > Hugs, Tawny

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Grandma still looks,lol

> > > > > Marina,

> > > > > I have basically pushed myself through all

> > this. I did get to

> > rest

> > > > > today, but not feeling very well physcially or

> > mentally. I do

> > have

> > > a

> > > > > lot to deal with right now. My doc

> > appointment is tomorrow,

> > so I

> > > am

> > > > > going to ask for something for my depression,

> > or whatever is

> > going

> > > > on

> > > > > with me. Thanks so much for always being here

> > for me.

> > > > > Hugs, Tawny

> > > > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

> ____________________________________________________

> Start your day with - make it your home page

> http://www./r/hs

[Guest guest]

Hey there gal!!! How are you? I wanted to let you know that there is

some weird bacteria outbreak in Southern Kansas. Not sure if is SW or

SE. I don't know that it applies to you but just a heads up. It is

all over our news here. I don't recall how close you are to the

border. Anyhow, I was glad to hear about your neice is it? (step-

daughter?) I'm praying for you and your family. Take care and don't

worry about getting back to me, I understand completely. Take care.

XXX's Kim

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

I haven't heard anything about the outbreak. I live close to OKC, so

not too close to the border. You stay in as much as you can, that is

bad news for sure.

I am feeling a little better today. Just have so much going on, its

hard on me right now. But, glad I got my prozac, but takes awhile to

kick in. You take care, T

> Hey there gal!!! How are you? I wanted to let you know that there

is

> some weird bacteria outbreak in Southern Kansas. Not sure if is SW

or

> SE. I don't know that it applies to you but just a heads up. It is

> all over our news here. I don't recall how close you are to the

> border. Anyhow, I was glad to hear about your neice is it? (step-

> daughter?) I'm praying for you and your family. Take care and

don't

> worry about getting back to me, I understand completely. Take

care.

> XXX's Kim

[Guest guest]

Marina,

My cold is much better. My husband came home sick, so keeping my

fingers crossed, I don't get sick with it again. I am just not feeling

well, and very fatiqued right now. I did go today for lab work to see

how the enzymes are this time. I am glad your able to where masks,

that sure does help out a lot. Sometimes, I feel like wearing one.

Take care of yourself, Tawny

> Tawny, That cold still giving you problems? There is some nasty ass

> bug going around where I work. Good thing I work in surgery, we

wear

> masks most of the time so I have some protection!! I hope you get

to

> feeling better soon....Marina

> >

[Guest guest]

Judi,

Thanks for the hug, can always use one. Glad to hear your feeling a

little better. I know how it is to start a new med. I usually try to

take mine at night. I am glad that they found the problem, so it can

be taken care of, you know how Im a worry wart. Sorry to hear that

your having problems with your arm and hand, can they do anything

about that? Will keep you in prayer, Tawny

> Hi Tawny, here's a hug(((()))) for you to use whenever you like!

>

> I'm feeling a bit better today, though now that I've started some

new

> med. (Lyrica) I'm dizzy! I took it at bedtime, so I think tonight

I'll

> take it earlier, like with supper.

>

> The heart problem is not a big deal, just something they

call " bundle

> branch block " and I'm waiting to see my GP next month as they said

it

> could wait until then as long as I'm not having any problems. But

I

> had to have an EKG for the medication, and it showed up there.

>

> I think some of my tumors are affecting the ulnar nerve in my right

> arm, as I'm having a lot of trouble using my right hand, and

developing

> very stiff and achy fingers (middle, ring, pinky) and my pinky is

doing

> the trigger bit on me.

>

> You take care,

> ]

> Judi

[Guest guest]

Hi Tawny

Thankyou so very much for your kind welcome.

Yes I have had RA for 30 years. I did have about 4 years when it went into

remission for a while .I would be pleased to help anyone if I can.

How long is it since your DX.?

I am looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Love Joyce

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tdianaok <tdianaok@...> wrote:

Hi Joyce,

Welcome to the group! So glad your here, there are great people here,

and wonderful moderators with great information. You have had RA for

awhile, and can be very helpful to others. I am looking forward to get

to know you, welcome hug, Tawny

> Hi All

> I have just joined this group today

> I am 57 years old. I was dx with RA when I was 27 yrs.

> I have had 4 joint replacements over the years.

> Looking forward to getting to know you all

>

>

> Joyce

[Guest guest]

Joyce,

I was dx about 3 years ago. The rheumy seems to think I have had it a

long time. I had a doctor that told me I had arthritis, but didn't

explain what kind. I was young, and didn't know anything. He would

give me all sorts of meds. You have had it a long time:( That is

really cool that you went into remission for four years, I have heard

of that. What type of meds were you on at the time? What are you

taking now? You will enjoy it here, so glad your with us.

Hugs, Tawny

> > Hi All

> > I have just joined this group today

> > I am 57 years old. I was dx with RA when I was 27 yrs.

> > I have had 4 joint replacements over the years.

> > Looking forward to getting to know you all

> >

> >

> > Joyce

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny

I was only on antinflamitory tablets at the time.. I still just take Naproxen

and painkillers and I am on and off steroids. My choice cos I dont like to take

them for to long a time.

Did you see a rheumy when you were first told you had arthritis.? I didnt .It

was a few years before my doc sent me to see one.. I have tried all the new meds

that are out now for RA but I didnt get anywhere with them .I think I got my RA

to early ...lol All these meds were not avaiable when I first got it.

Yes it was great being in remission for so long. Then I had a hysterectomy and

it came back with a vengence after that...lol

Looking back in your life do you think you had it longer than you knew about.

Love Joyce

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

tdianaok <tdianaok@...> wrote:

Joyce,

I was dx about 3 years ago. The rheumy seems to think I have had it a

long time. I had a doctor that told me I had arthritis, but didn't

explain what kind. I was young, and didn't know anything. He would

give me all sorts of meds. You have had it a long time:( That is

really cool that you went into remission for four years, I have heard

of that. What type of meds were you on at the time? What are you

taking now? You will enjoy it here, so glad your with us.

Hugs, Tawny

> > Hi All

> > I have just joined this group today

> > I am 57 years old. I was dx with RA when I was 27 yrs.

> > I have had 4 joint replacements over the years.

> > Looking forward to getting to know you all

> >

> >

> > Joyce

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Joyce,

Yes, now I see that I had it long ago. I struggled for years with

pain. I always blamed it on old injuries. I didn't go to a rheumy

until about three years ago. Like most, I didn't

understand, " arthritis. "

I am sorry that the remission didn't last, but glad you got four

years without the horrible pain. I can't take anti-inflammatory meds

at all, they make me so sick at my stomach. I have tried all of

them. I am taking Plaquenil/Methotrexate, Loratab, Flexeril. I take

Prozac for depression, and use Lidoderm patch for my back problems.

The Plaquenil/mtx combo seems to be working well for me now. You are

right, there are so many more meds now. I heard there is another new

one coming out, I hope that will be a good one. All we can do is

just take each day, and do the best we can. It's not an easy path,

but slowly we can get to where were going.

Hugs, Tawny

> > > Hi All

> > > I have just joined this group today

> > > I am 57 years old. I was dx with RA when I was 27 yrs.

> > > I have had 4 joint replacements over the years.

> > > Looking forward to getting to know you all

> > >

> > >

> > > Joyce

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi a.

I last heard from her on the weekend. She is having computer troubles,

and I don't know when she will be online again. As soon as I hear from

her, I will let you guys know.

Take care,

>

> Has anyone heard from Tawny?

>

> a

>

[Guest guest]

Barbara and group;

Yvw. Thanks Tawny will be so happy to hear from the group I am sure.

Pray for a cure for auto imunne diseases.

gentle hugs

clora

*********************************************************

>

> Thanks for letting us know Clora. I sent Tawney a post.

>

> Wishing you pain free days, and God Bless you too.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Barbara

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi a:

     Thanks for your letter and prayers.  I hope she seeks medical help also. 

She is in bad shape, both physically and emotionally.  She is in my thoughts and

prayers all the time too.

     I hope you are feeling good.  So nice to hear from you.  Wishing you many

pain free days ahead.

     Love and hugs,     Barbara

From: rascalsniche@... <rascalsniche@...>

Subject: [ ] Tawny

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 9:39 AM

 

 Thank you Barbara....

Please tell Tawny that I'm thinking of her. I hate those flares...no one

knows, but us, how bad they feel. Every movement is torturous.

I hope she can get some help soon....

Is she going to the hospital? Is she getting any relief? She should go

and get some help with this.

I'm praying for her and sending good thoughts her way.

Give her my love and hugs.....

a

Ohio

I am writing this post for Tawny as she is unable to do so at this time. 

She is in a bad flare, hurting all over, her blood pressure is much too

high, and she is having chest pains.  She is in the most stressful sitauation,

and is unable to cope with it all.

>      She needs prayers and good thoughts from everyone here.  she is a

truly wonderful person, and is suffering too much.  She has always tried to

help us all when we needed help.  I am praying she can try to draw some

inner strength from within her self, so she can get through the terrible

situation

she is in.

>      I will keep you all informed until she is able to post again.  She

can't sleep or even rest.  I suggested she go to the ER to be seen, and get

something to help her through all this.  Her RA is raging a war with her

whole body.

>      Thanks everyone.

> Hugs,  Barbara

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone:  Tawny thanks everyone here for your thoughts and prayers.  She is

still stressed to the max, and flaring badly.  She has not sought medical help. 

I pray she will.

     I am worried sick about her, and have stressed the need to think of

herself, and call or see her Rheumy.  She is down for the count.  She is really

beyond what she can handle at this point.

    Thanks everyone.  I will keep you all posted.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

[Guest guest]

Hi Barbara,

I feel for Tawny, thank goodness she has you. She must be at an all time low,

where we've all been and it's such a lonely place. Just wish she would go to ER

and get some physical help with her pain, the emotional help will come when

she's ready. God Bless her.

love

sarah

________________________________

From: Barbara Creedon <bcreedon@...>

Sent: Wednesday, 9 September, 2009 21:38:13

Subject: [ ] RE: TAWNY

Hi everyone: Tawny thanks everyone here for your thoughts and prayers. She is

still stressed to the max, and flaring badly. She has not sought medical help.

I pray she will.

I am worried sick about her, and have stressed the need to think of

herself, and call or see her Rheumy. She is down for the count. She is really

beyond what she can handle at this point.

Thanks everyone. I will keep you all posted.

Hugs,

Barbara