Re: Ulcer infection and swimming

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>

> Hi Dolores,

>

> Thank you so much for your email. I appreciate it.

>

> I have RA ¡© I was diagnosed 9 years ago but it is Serum Negative RA. I went

in

> remission (100%) for about 8 years

> and had a very bad flare-up in June in my feet and now in my hands and wrists.

> I went in remission with Plaquenil and Chinese

> teas and supplements and an elimination diet (basically just vegetable, fruits

> and rice). I have not been as strict

> with my diet for the past years, although I don¡¯t know if this is the reason

> why I got another flare-up.

>

> I have been seeing my rheumatologist since June. He first prescribed 10mg of

> Prednisone and 200mg Plaquenil

> twice a day. Now I take only 5 mg of Prednisone but I feel it is not good for

> me. I live in Charlottesville and

> there is only the UVA (clinic of the University) and some other

> Rheumatologists. All Rheumatologist have a waiting

> list of about 3 to 6 months for new patients. I AM a new patient because I

> have not seen a Rheumatologist for years.

>

> I went to an Internal doctor (as you recommended) today and he diagnosed

> Thrush in my mouth (probably a side

> effect of Prednisone).

>

> I am German but I live in Charlottesville, Virginia.

>

> On a positive note, I swim now twice a day in an indoor pool of a health club

> that is not far away of our house.

> Swimming or being in the pool at least one hour daily makes a huge difference

> in my life. It relieves pain

> immediately and I have a much better night sleep (less pain!). Just wanted to

> pass this along to all of you...

> unless you already do it.

>

>

> Thank you!

> Antje

>

>

>

> Hi, you didn't say what your disease is or how long you have been goin to your

> rheumatologist.? Just to be sure, you should have the ulcer looked at by an

> internal medicine doc until you can get any doc to prescribe the Minocin.? any

> doc can prescribe it especially if you have an active infection.? You should

> fire your doc for not treating your ulcer.? If it were me, I would never og

> back.? The doctor I think you are seeking is Dr. Sinnot and I think he is in

> Iowa.? I ahve never called him, but some peole on this site have.? Good luck

> and get that ulcer looked at right away.? Dolores

>

>

>

> From: Antje Kohrs Waxman <antjekohrshsd@...

> <mailto:antjekohrshsd%40earthlink.net> >

> Subject: rheumatic Ulcer infection

> rheumatic <mailto:rheumatic%40>

> Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 10:48 PM

>

> ?

>

>> >

>> >

>> > Hi everyone,

>> >

>> > I am reading your emails on a regular basis and I am happy to be part of it

¡©

>> > ---

>> >

>> > I have been trying to get appointments with a Rheumatologist who does AP

>> > because Prednisone (10 mg for 4 weeks and 5 mg for 4 weeks) and Plaquenil

>> > are not good for me. I have been trying to get appointments with a

>> > Rheumatologist

>> > who does AP but most of the Rheumatologists in our area are booked for

>> months.

>> > I remember, that there was a physician that people with RA could call and

>> even

>> > get a prescription for AP, or am I wrong. I saved most of the emails from

>> you

>> > but I can©öt find this one. Anybody knows what I am talking about? This

>> > was also a physician that people can call...his last name started with

>> S.....

>> >

>> > Two weeks ago I discovered a white patch in mouth and my throat around it

>> > looks red

>> > and swollen. Does anybody know if this is an infection or mouth ulcer,

>> yeast?

>> > I showed it to my Rheumatologist but he did not do anything against it.

>> > Does anybody experience anything similar?

>> >

>> > Many, many thanks,

>> > Antje

>> >

>> >

>

>

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Antje,

does the swimming place have a sauna, not the one with moisture but the dry

heat? I bought a small sauna and use it three times a week. On the beginning I

only could do about 10 minutes, now I can do about 45 minutes. If you use it,

drink lots of liquid before you go in and take some buffered C. Lots of water

after you get out.

Where are you from in Germany? I am from Stuttgart.

I also took Prednison but for three years and the first two years I took it in a

high amount, I finally was able to get off it after I started the antibiotics.

My hands, feet and wrists were so painful all the time. Now I don't even think

about my wrists, my feet are doing well and my hands are almost well. I also

have Dermatomyositis.I also take low dose Naltrexone and it helps a lot with the

pain and I can sleep very well.

Eva

>

> From: Antje Kohrs Waxman <antjekohrshsd@...

> <mailto:antjekohrshsd%40earthlink.net> >

> Subject: rheumatic Ulcer infection

> rheumatic <mailto:rheumatic%40>

> Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 10:48 PM

>

> ?

>

>> >

>> >

>> > Hi everyone,

>> >

>> > I am reading your emails on a regular basis and I am happy to be part of it

­

>> > ---

>> >

>> > I have been trying to get appointments with a Rheumatologist who does AP

>> > because Prednisone (10 mg for 4 weeks and 5 mg for 4 weeks) and Plaquenil

>> > are not good for me. I have been trying to get appointments with a

>> > Rheumatologist

>> > who does AP but most of the Rheumatologists in our area are booked for

>> months.

>> > I remember, that there was a physician that people with RA could call and

>> even

>> > get a prescription for AP, or am I wrong. I saved most of the emails from

>> you

>> > but I can¹t find this one. Anybody knows what I am talking about? This

>> > was also a physician that people can call...his last name started with

>> S.....

>> >

>> > Two weeks ago I discovered a white patch in mouth and my throat around it

>> > looks red

>> > and swollen. Does anybody know if this is an infection or mouth ulcer,

>> yeast?

>> > I showed it to my Rheumatologist but he did not do anything against it.

>> > Does anybody experience anything similar?

>> >

>> > Many, many thanks,

>> > Antje

>> >

>> >

>

>

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Hi, i live in Puerto Rico and have a huge yard which ends down at the beach. 

There is no foot access to the beach because there is overgrowth and we are

about 300 ft. up on a cliff that overlooks the ocean.  The most gorgeous 180

Degree view.  The breezes keep us cool in summer and warm in the winter. 

While I was taking care of Mom and not able to leave the house, we decided to

buy one of those circle pools you purchase at K-Mart and put it in the yard.  I

do get out to do exercises each evening when the sun is low in the west.  There

is a tree in a strategic place that shades the pool and I can sit and/or

exercise there daily.  Now that Mom is gone, I can drive around the trail and

go to the beach, but it is so convenient to just jump into the pool with

whatever I am wearing at the time.  No need for a bathing suit.  Jumping  in

with a t & shorts is suffiecient especially if I am hot from working around the

house or yard.  A nice warm

shower and clean P.J.'s gets me through the rest of the evening.  Yes, I am

pain free.  I could say that a number of things I do relieves pain, like

swimming, Minocin, exercises, diet fresh air, etc.  It is an entire program and

not just the water.  but that helps a lot.  I don't have a sauna.  The sun

takes care of the baking here in P.R  I imagine a sauna would be great to shed

the  toxic buildup.  hmmm!  I might just build one.  Take care, Dolores .

>

> From: Antje Kohrs Waxman <antjekohrshsd@...

> <mailto:antjekohrshsd%40earthlink.net> >

> Subject: rheumatic Ulcer infection

> rheumatic <mailto:rheumatic%40>

> Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 10:48 PM

>

> ?

>

>> >

>> >

>> > Hi everyone,

>> >

>> > I am reading your emails on a regular basis and I am happy to be part of it

­

>> > ---

>> >

>> > I have been trying to get appointments with a Rheumatologist who does AP

>> > because Prednisone (10 mg for 4 weeks and 5 mg for 4 weeks) and Plaquenil

>> > are not good for me. I have been trying to get appointments with a

>> > Rheumatologist

>> > who does AP but most of the Rheumatologists in our area are booked for

>> months.

>> > I remember, that there was a physician that people with RA could call and

>> even

>> > get a prescription for AP, or am I wrong. I saved most of the emails from

>> you

>> > but I can¹t find this one. Anybody knows what I am talking about? This

>> > was also a physician that people can call...his last name started with

>> S.....

>> >

>> > Two weeks ago I discovered a white patch in mouth and my throat around it

>> > looks red

>> > and swollen. Does anybody know if this is an infection or mouth ulcer,

>> yeast?

>> > I showed it to my Rheumatologist but he did not do anything against it.

>> > Does anybody experience anything similar?

>> >

>> > Many, many thanks,

>> > Antje

>> >

>> >

>

>

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Hello all,

I got my infrared quartz chrysal mat that I sleep on a week ago. The healing

heat is amazing to my aching body and joints. I also have an infra red sauna,

but due to my mobility right now, haven't been in for over a year. the mat is a

perfect answer.....and I can get the same healing heat for the 10-12 hr. that I

sleep at night. my sleep is getting better. Coming up iowa winter....I just

might stay in bed all winter! sally

rheumatic Ulcer infection

> rheumatic <mailto:rheumatic%40>;

> Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 10:48 PM

>

> ?

>

>> >

>> >

>> > Hi everyone,

>> >

>> > I am reading your emails on a regular basis and I am happy to be part of it

­

>> > ---

>> >

>> > I have been trying to get appointments with a Rheumatologist who does AP

>> > because Prednisone (10 mg for 4 weeks and 5 mg for 4 weeks) and Plaquenil

>> > are not good for me. I have been trying to get appointments with a

>> > Rheumatologist

>> > who does AP but most of the Rheumatologists in our area are booked for

>> months.

>> > I remember, that there was a physician that people with RA could call and

>> even

>> > get a prescription for AP, or am I wrong. I saved most of the emails from

>> you

>> > but I can¹t find this one. Anybody knows what I am talking about? This

>> > was also a physician that people can call...his last name started with

>> S.....

>> >

>> > Two weeks ago I discovered a white patch in mouth and my throat around it

>> > looks red

>> > and swollen. Does anybody know if this is an infection or mouth ulcer,

>> yeast?

>> > I showed it to my Rheumatologist but he did not do anything against it.

>> > Does anybody experience anything similar?

>> >

>> > Many, many thanks,

>> > Antje

>> >

>> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Just overlooking the ocean would have me pain free!! sally

rheumatic Ulcer infection

> rheumatic <mailto:rheumatic%40>;

> Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 10:48 PM

>

> ?

>

>> >

>> >

>> > Hi everyone,

>> >

>> > I am reading your emails on a regular basis and I am happy to be part of it

­

>> > ---

>> >

>> > I have been trying to get appointments with a Rheumatologist who does AP

>> > because Prednisone (10 mg for 4 weeks and 5 mg for 4 weeks) and Plaquenil

>> > are not good for me. I have been trying to get appointments with a

>> > Rheumatologist

>> > who does AP but most of the Rheumatologists in our area are booked for

>> months.

>> > I remember, that there was a physician that people with RA could call and

>> even

>> > get a prescription for AP, or am I wrong. I saved most of the emails from

>> you

>> > but I can¹t find this one. Anybody knows what I am talking about? This

>> > was also a physician that people can call...his last name started with

>> S.....

>> >

>> > Two weeks ago I discovered a white patch in mouth and my throat around it

>> > looks red

>> > and swollen. Does anybody know if this is an infection or mouth ulcer,

>> yeast?

>> > I showed it to my Rheumatologist but he did not do anything against it.

>> > Does anybody experience anything similar?

>> >

>> > Many, many thanks,

>> > Antje

>> >

>> >

>

>

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Haha - you can't hibernate all winter Sally, you have to eat.

Eva

>

> From: Antje Kohrs Waxman <antjekohrshsd@...

> <mailto:antjekohrshsd%40earthlink.net>; >

> Subject: rheumatic Ulcer infection

> rheumatic <mailto:rheumatic%40>;

> Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 10:48 PM

>

> ?

>

>> >

>> >

>> > Hi everyone,

>> >

>> > I am reading your emails on a regular basis and I am happy to be part of it

­

>> > ---

>> >

>> > I have been trying to get appointments with a Rheumatologist who does AP

>> > because Prednisone (10 mg for 4 weeks and 5 mg for 4 weeks) and Plaquenil

>> > are not good for me. I have been trying to get appointments with a

>> > Rheumatologist

>> > who does AP but most of the Rheumatologists in our area are booked for

>> months.

>> > I remember, that there was a physician that people with RA could call and

>> even

>> > get a prescription for AP, or am I wrong. I saved most of the emails from

>> you

>> > but I can¹t find this one. Anybody knows what I am talking about? This

>> > was also a physician that people can call...his last name started with

>> S.....

>> >

>> > Two weeks ago I discovered a white patch in mouth and my throat around it

>> > looks red

>> > and swollen. Does anybody know if this is an infection or mouth ulcer,

>> yeast?

>> > I showed it to my Rheumatologist but he did not do anything against it.

>> > Does anybody experience anything similar?

>> >

>> > Many, many thanks,

>> > Antje

>> >

>> >

>

>