Trying new things to control RA

[Guest guest]

>>I have had RA since '93 and have tried all different drugs to help....I am

on Enbrel it is a battle because the drugs will work, but not forever....my

body seems to " get used to " the meds. and then they fail to help....then you

and your doctor search for new combinations of meds......hang in there; we

all have good days to treasure.....gentle hugs, Marcia

Marcia,<<

I have been watching the same process about my body getting used to the

latest meds I throw at it and the fact that they give relief for a time and

then fail. I thik it is all in our immune disorder that enabled the RA to

take hold to begin with. I am very sure that, in my case, my immune system

ultimately recognizes that there is something new in my chemical cocktail

and then mutates to fight it. So I have been playing with short courses of

everything. I use a lot of alternative therapy prodcuts as well as the main

line defense meds to try and keep me going. My biggest challenge is to

reduce the steroids that have ruined my immune system. If possible, I will

then do eveything I can to " boost " it in an attempt to normalize my body.

It has been very difficult as I have been on steroids for over 10 years and

virtually have no adrenal function left. I found that Enbrel was a welcomed

miracle in turning off the RA but some of the side effects were more than I

could handle. I also find foods can really set me off - Andy can always

tell if I have had a Snickers bar as the day after I pay the price for my

indulgence. VBG! Good luck to you and everyone else here in this daily

battle.

warmest regards,

Darcy

[Guest guest]

I also find foods can really set me off - Andy can always

> tell if I have had a Snickers bar as the day after I pay the price for my

> indulgence. VBG!

Try a Pria low carb select peanut butter/caramel bar. It tastes just like a

snickers and maybe it won't set you off.

[Guest guest]

Sugar is the worst thing you can put in the human body!!!

Kay

----- Original Message -----

From: " Sharon Wertz " <sbwertz@...>

<Rheumatoid Arthritis >

Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 9:22 AM

Subject: Re: Trying new things to control RA

> I also find foods can really set me off - Andy can always

> > tell if I have had a Snickers bar as the day after I pay the price for

my

> > indulgence. VBG!

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> Try a Pria low carb select peanut butter/caramel bar. It tastes just like

a snickers and maybe it won't set you off.

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/9/2004 8:21:08 PM Pacific Standard Time, Siwelyak@... writes:

Sugar is the worst thing you can put in the human body!!!

Can you give some examples why...

Pris

Does your pig need a brush-up in manners or obedience?

Or bored and wanting to learn tricks?

"Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" book

www.valentinesperformingpigs.com

[Guest guest]

I think it was Jacy that sent us 78 reasons sugar is bad for you...

Kay

----- Original Message -----

From: NELLIESTAR@...

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 8:10 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Trying new things to control RA

In a message dated 9/9/2004 8:21:08 PM Pacific Standard Time, Siwelyak@... writes:

Sugar is the worst thing you can put in the human body!!!Can you give some examples why...PrisDoes your pig need a brush-up in manners or obedience?Or bored and wanting to learn tricks?"Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" bookwww.valentinesperformingpigs.com

[Guest guest]

I can't find it in the archives and I didn't save it. Hmmm.

Hugs, Jacy

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-----Original Message-----From: Kay Simpson [mailto:Siwelyak@...]Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 21:09Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Re: Re: Trying new things to control RA

I think it was Jacy that sent us 78 reasons sugar is bad for you...

Kay

----- Original Message -----

From: NELLIESTAR@...

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 8:10 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Trying new things to control RA

In a message dated 9/9/2004 8:21:08 PM Pacific Standard Time, Siwelyak@... writes:

Sugar is the worst thing you can put in the human body!!!Can you give some examples why...PrisDoes your pig need a brush-up in manners or obedience?Or bored and wanting to learn tricks?"Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" bookwww.valentinesperformingpigs.com