question

[Guest guest]

Is that for real? I'm on my third packet of Androgel and woke up with

a semi hard erection. This was a major shock. I thought it might be

the late night Viagra! Three cheers for Androgel!

> I read where the androgel will raise serum blood levels in 2 days.

> Will it get to a steady state after 2 days or will it continue to go

> higher.

>

> Like I stated, I started on 2 packs andro about 8 days ago. I will

> take blood on Tuesday that will be 11 days. Will the level on the test

> be what it will be or will it continue to rise for a while.

>

> Am I making sense?

>

> Thanks

> Greg

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Great it will get better are you using Viagra. I am doing Cialis 20 mgs. every

72 hrs. as per my Dr. and I can have sex anytime don't have to wait for a pill

to work. Plus the morning wood gets better. The more morning wood you have the

better it is for your penis. It keeps the blood vessels cleaned out.

Phil

james186282 <pillow@...> wrote:

Is that for real? I'm on my third packet of Androgel and woke up with

a semi hard erection. This was a major shock. I thought it might be

the late night Viagra! Three cheers for Androgel!

> I read where the androgel will raise serum blood levels in 2 days.

> Will it get to a steady state after 2 days or will it continue to go

> higher.

>

> Like I stated, I started on 2 packs andro about 8 days ago. I will

> take blood on Tuesday that will be 11 days. Will the level on the test

> be what it will be or will it continue to rise for a while.

>

> Am I making sense?

>

> Thanks

> Greg

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

If I read you I should hold off on the Zinc and DIM supliments for 6

weeks? I guess that makes sense.

> > > > Can't remember if I asked this already, Losing it. When you take

> > > > Androgel, do you get a quick bang or do you feel better over a few

> > > > weeks. I guess I am asking if it continues to raise your blood

> levels

> > > > over time, like Thyroid med does.

> > > >

> > > > Thanks

> > > > Greg

[Guest guest]

You said you were a vet so TRICARE (unperfect but....) is what you

need to find out about if you don't know.

Insurance is a real tricky thing no matter what kind you have. I've

had to learn a lot more about it than I ever wanted to know. The

current job I have is not a ton of fun but the insurace is OK if you

can figure it out. <sigh>

If there is a local base you can go to call the base operator and ask

if they can direct you to someone to speak about Tricare. That may be

your best bet.

> > > > Can't remember if I asked this already, Losing it. When

you take

> > > > Androgel, do you get a quick bang or do you feel better

over a few

> > > > weeks. I guess I am asking if it continues to raise your blood

> levels

> > > > over time, like Thyroid med does.

> > > >

> > > > Thanks

> > > > Greg

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

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> >

[Guest guest]

I think TriCare is only for active duty, retired, and family. If he

is not retired then he is probably not eligible. But it may be worth

checking out anyway - maybe he has some special circumstance that

makes him eligible.

http://www.tricare.osd.mil/faqs/question.aspx?ID=416 & page=0 & search= & ddlCategory=\

5 & ddlProgram=19 & ddlSort=DATE & click=ibGo2.X

Mark

> You said you were a vet so TRICARE (unperfect but....) is what you

> need to find out about if you don't know.

>

> Insurance is a real tricky thing no matter what kind you have. I've

> had to learn a lot more about it than I ever wanted to know. The

> current job I have is not a ton of fun but the insurace is OK if you

> can figure it out. <sigh>

>

> If there is a local base you can go to call the base operator and ask

> if they can direct you to someone to speak about Tricare. That may be

> your best bet.

>

>

[Guest guest]

HI CHRIS- SORRY I HAVENT HAD A CHANCE TO READ MY E MAILS. there are alot of

activities we are doing from occupational therapy. we bought a therapy ball at

wal mart for 11 dollars that we bounce on roll on, etc. we also got a mini

tramp for 30 bucks that josh loves to jump on and a swingset he loves to swing

on. We have a book called take 5 from the How Does Your Engine Run Program that

has alot of exercises in it. I know a surgeon who believes riding a bike makes

everything better.write me anytime. We just got our report from the wendell

johnson speech and hearing clinic in iowa city and josh has a severe to

profound speech languqage dissability ,his spontaneous speech is only 25 percent

intelligible and he uses 3-5 word sentences we do not understand. god only gives

us as much as we can deal with i feel and josh is the love of my life, i

treasure every accomplishment he makes and take nothing for granted. charlotte

henry

> hi kelly-traditional speech therapy will not work with my apraxic son. we use

> prompt and the kaufman apraxic treatment kit at home and therapy . we are

> also using ot and physical exercise to provide a outlet to express his

emotions.

> it is working well. charlotte henry- mom to josh-4,5 with apraxia

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jessy,

Sorry that your having a flare. Your so young, and I understand how

you want to do things. When I know that I'm going somewhere I rest

before, and after. I also have a lot of pain in my feet. I just try

to stay off them for awhile, and soak them.

You might need to ask your doc for some pain meds if you have a lot

of pain. You take care, Tawny

> Hello,

>

> I haven't posted in a couple months, but am having a

> flare and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

> The rheumotiod arthritis is mainly in my feet, and

> then also effects my achilles tendons. They just kill

> me, esp in the evenings and nights. Does anyone else

> experience this? What would you suggest for pain

> relief? I am currently on Methotrexate (25 mg),

> Prednisone, a prescription anti-inflammatory, and

> anything else that helps.

>

> Also is there anything I could ask my rheumo doctor to

> look into as far as the achilles tendons? Last time,

> he told me to use some ceyenne cream, but that didn't

> really work.

>

> What do you do when you have flares in your feet, but

> want to go do stuff? I know at the end day, and the

> next day I will pay for it, but at the same time I am

> 26 and want to keep up.

>

> Thanks for the help,

> Jessy

>

>

>

> ____________________________________________________

> Sports

> Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football

> http://football.fantasysports.

[Guest guest]

Jessy,

My husband has had RA for about 10 years & was diagnosed in his early 30's. I'm

so sorry to hear that you have to deal with this kind of pain as well at such a

young age! I asked his opinion on your question & he says to lay off the dairy,

wheat and any caffeine. Also, alternate between cold/hot cloths with your feet

up until the swelling goes down. And of course, as Tawny said, pain medication.

I know these don't sound like a lot, but it does seem to help him enough where

he can get around a little easier! I hope this helps....feel better! :-)

Diane

tdianaok <tdianaok@...> wrote:

Hi Jessy,

Sorry that your having a flare. Your so young, and I understand how

you want to do things. When I know that I'm going somewhere I rest

before, and after. I also have a lot of pain in my feet. I just try

to stay off them for awhile, and soak them.

You might need to ask your doc for some pain meds if you have a lot

of pain. You take care, Tawny

> Hello,

>

> I haven't posted in a couple months, but am having a

> flare and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

> The rheumotiod arthritis is mainly in my feet, and

> then also effects my achilles tendons. They just kill

> me, esp in the evenings and nights. Does anyone else

> experience this? What would you suggest for pain

> relief? I am currently on Methotrexate (25 mg),

> Prednisone, a prescription anti-inflammatory, and

> anything else that helps.

>

> Also is there anything I could ask my rheumo doctor to

> look into as far as the achilles tendons? Last time,

> he told me to use some ceyenne cream, but that didn't

> really work.

>

> What do you do when you have flares in your feet, but

> want to go do stuff? I know at the end day, and the

> next day I will pay for it, but at the same time I am

> 26 and want to keep up.

>

> Thanks for the help,

> Jessy

>

>

>

> ____________________________________________________

> Sports

> Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football

> http://football.fantasysports.

[Guest guest]

Jessy:

I can't give you any info about the achilles tendons, but I can tell you

that I too experience severe pain when I flare in my joints. My doc has

given me permission to carefully adjust the amount of Prednisone I take

to help get me through a flare, and so far this has been very

successful. Right now, I am on 5mg a day (take it in the morning), but

when I start to flare, I will take a second one in the evening to help

control the inflammation.

Make sure to speak with your Rheumy as to find out what is best for

you. My life still consists of daily pain and periods of severe

inflammation that make it difficult to leave my bed. With the help of

increasing my Prednisone, I find that the flares are under control faster

and I am experiencing a better quality of life.

Take care,

> Hello,

>

> I haven't posted in a couple months, but am having a

> flare and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

> The rheumotiod arthritis is mainly in my feet, and

> then also effects my achilles tendons. They just kill

> me, esp in the evenings and nights. Does anyone else

> experience this? What would you suggest for pain

> relief? I am currently on Methotrexate (25 mg),

> Prednisone, a prescription anti-inflammatory, and

> anything else that helps.

>

> Also is there anything I could ask my rheumo doctor to

> look into as far as the achilles tendons? Last time,

> he told me to use some ceyenne cream, but that didn't

> really work.

>

> What do you do when you have flares in your feet, but

> want to go do stuff? I know at the end day, and the

> next day I will pay for it, but at the same time I am

> 26 and want to keep up.

>

> Thanks for the help,

> Jessy

>

>

>

> ____________________________________________________

> Sports

> Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football

> http://football.fantasysports.

[Guest guest]

Hello, Jessy!

I can relate to what you are saying. I, too, was very young when I

started having symptoms of RA. I think it got really bad around 23-

24yo. I was Dx'd at age 27 and have just turned 30. Started out

being able to tell when it was going to rain. I now have pain that

runs from my knees to my ankles, so bad that it feels liek I am

standing on broken bone at times. I haven't started taking anything

other than Aleve so far.

I know it's hard to be so young and to have such pain in your body.

What anti-inflammatory are you on?

Jen

> > Hello,

> >

> > I haven't posted in a couple months, but am having a

> > flare and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

> > The rheumotiod arthritis is mainly in my feet, and

> > then also effects my achilles tendons. They just kill

> > me, esp in the evenings and nights. Does anyone else

> > experience this? What would you suggest for pain

> > relief? I am currently on Methotrexate (25 mg),

> > Prednisone, a prescription anti-inflammatory, and

> > anything else that helps.

> >

> > Also is there anything I could ask my rheumo doctor to

> > look into as far as the achilles tendons? Last time,

> > he told me to use some ceyenne cream, but that didn't

> > really work.

> >

> > What do you do when you have flares in your feet, but

> > want to go do stuff? I know at the end day, and the

> > next day I will pay for it, but at the same time I am

> > 26 and want to keep up.

> >

> > Thanks for the help,

> > Jessy

> >

> >

> >

> > ____________________________________________________

> > Sports

> > Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football

> > http://football.fantasysports.

[Guest guest]

> Okay, I've been busy reading all the latest posts, and I'm convinced

I need

> to start my son on enzymes. But I'm not sure how to start. The ones

everyone

> mentions seem to be brand names, are there others available. Is this

> something I can get at a health food store?

You can purchase enzymes at a health food store, but they are

formulated for the digestive needs of the typical person, not for

people who have serious food intolerance issues.

>>What do I look for?

This page gives good info

http://www.enzymestuff.com/basicswhichenzyme.htm

>>Does

> he need to take these every time he eats, coz he eats ALL THE TIME!

Depends on the child. Many kids need them before they eat. You can

dissolve them into diluted juice, keep the juice cold, and have him

sip the juice before eating. The enzymes will remain active for about

4 hours that way.

When my son ate all the time, it meant he was eating foods or

supplements he did not tolerate.

> I also have a question about yeast and B-vit. I have him on a

B-complex, but

> just read that the B-vits feed yeast,

Especially B6 and B12

>>so I'm not sure that the acidophilus

> is enough.

Try doubling the dose.

>> do I need to stop the Bs for awhile if he doesn't seem to have

> yeast problems?

Are they helping him?

> Also, I have him on ALA, 100mg a day. Is that enough to encourage

chelation

> (13yo, 100lbs)?

That is a high dose, even for age 13. You are definitely chelating

him. Increase your yeast protocol.

Dana

[Guest guest]

Jessy, I would tell your rheumatologist everything you told us here and see

if you can have another DMARD added to the MTX.

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Question

> Hello,

>

> I haven't posted in a couple months, but am having a

> flare and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

> The rheumotiod arthritis is mainly in my feet, and

> then also effects my achilles tendons. They just kill

> me, esp in the evenings and nights. Does anyone else

> experience this? What would you suggest for pain

> relief? I am currently on Methotrexate (25 mg),

> Prednisone, a prescription anti-inflammatory, and

> anything else that helps.

>

> Also is there anything I could ask my rheumo doctor to

> look into as far as the achilles tendons? Last time,

> he told me to use some ceyenne cream, but that didn't

> really work.

>

> What do you do when you have flares in your feet, but

> want to go do stuff? I know at the end day, and the

> next day I will pay for it, but at the same time I am

> 26 and want to keep up.

>

> Thanks for the help,

> Jessy

[Guest guest]

In NJ the law states the same amount as the regular district

preschool. If there is no public regular pre-school then no less than

10 hrs a week. So we got 5 days of 2hrs and 15 minutes. I think the 15

coincided with the teacher hrs b/c they teach 2 sections and have a

prep and lunch built in.

Check your state regulations before contacting the school.

denise

>

> Hi, Hope everyone had a great 4th..

>

> My husband and I can back from an appointment today and the dr. had

said that he was going to write a recommendation for our daughter to

receive more schooling.. Come this September she will be in pre-

school M-W-F for two hours each day. He strongly feeling that the

school should offer her more than the three day. So, my question(s)

would be.... How do I approach the school and has anyone received the

whole week of pre-school for their child.. What is the law and how

strongly does a doctors recommendation hold when dealing with a school

system???

>

> Thanks-

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am new to IEPs and pre-K services as my just turned

3 year olds qualified for pre-K services in the fall.

My daughter qualified for 5 days a week from 9 to

3:30ish and, although we haven't completed my son's

IEP, he will qualify for 1/2 days; Monday to Thursdays

from 9 to 12. My daughter has more goals than my son

to get her up to speed with a 'typical' 3 year old.

She will require 'more related services' for support.

I was told that the more goals a child has, the more

they will qualify for placement in a full day school.

I suspect you would need to sit down with either your

developmental Ped or a teacher to determine what goals

you want to set for your daughter. As for a doctor's

recommendation weighing in on an IEP, I don't know.

That is a good question...I hope someone has an answer

for you because I would like to know as well

Hope I've helped some.

Lou

--- <staz@...> wrote:

>

> Hi, Hope everyone had a great 4th..

>

> My husband and I can back from an appointment today

> and the dr. had said that he was going to write a

> recommendation for our daughter to receive more

> schooling.. Come this September she will be in

> pre-school M-W-F for two hours each day. He

> strongly feeling that the school should offer her

> more than the three day. So, my question(s) would

> be.... How do I approach the school and has anyone

> received the whole week of pre-school for their

> child.. What is the law and how strongly does a

> doctors recommendation hold when dealing with a

> school system???

>

> Thanks-

>

>

>

>

Lou

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

In New Jersey where I work 10 hours is required by

law. In the school I work at the students actually

receive 3 hours a day for 15 hours which is more than

is required. I provide speech services within the

classroom unless it doesn't benefit the child. The

preschool classroom has many resources and it gives me

a chance to see how my students interact with their

peers. I have seen significant results which I

attribute to the speech therapy coupled with the daily

preschool. I am only familiar with New Jersey so you

would have to check with your state regulations. I

know we take a doctor's recommendations into

consideration at our IEP meetings. You can take the

doctor's note with you to the IEP meeting so at the

very least it can be discussed. I would want to know

what the rationale for providing 2 hours, 3 days per

week is. Again check and see what your state law

requires as well. I hope that helps and good luck.

Sally B

speech therapist

--- <staz@...> wrote:

>

> Hi, Hope everyone had a great 4th..

>

> My husband and I can back from an appointment today

> and the dr. had said that he was going to write a

> recommendation for our daughter to receive more

> schooling.. Come this September she will be in

> pre-school M-W-F for two hours each day. He

> strongly feeling that the school should offer her

> more than the three day. So, my question(s) would

> be.... How do I approach the school and has anyone

> received the whole week of pre-school for their

> child.. What is the law and how strongly does a

> doctors recommendation hold when dealing with a

> school system???

>

> Thanks-

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Angie , This has been happening to me, as well. I stated brushing my

hair before I get in the shower. That helps to get all the loose ones

out and keep them out of the drain. At this point, I don't know who

sheds more, me or my cats!!! Mine has been coming out steadily, but I

don't have any bald patches or major thinning, so I haven't done

anything about it. Rogaine was suggested by my hairstylist. I didn't

want that, once you stop using it, everything that grew as a result of

the Rogaine will come out!! A dermatologist would be my next

suggestion. They could give you more answers as to what would help.

Sometimes it's just a supplement of some sort (Vit. B12, ect..).

Since I haven't noticed any actual thinning, I'm not doing anything

other than brushing before I shower, keeping it in a loose braid at

night when I go to bed, and buying the occasional Liquid plumber!!

I've been on MTX for 3 years now and it hasn't gotten any

worse...Marina

[Guest guest]

Hi Angie.

I am on MTX injections, and I've noticed that mine has been falling out

steadily since being switched over from the pills. My hair has thinned

considerably along my hairline at the top of my forehead, and it seems to

have thinned out less noticeable everywhere else. I always have it in a

ponytail when I am preparing meals because I find it is everywhere.....(on

my clothes, floor, etc.).

I am going to get my hair cut here in the next few weeks. Speak to your

hairdresser about different cuts that give the illusion of your hair being

fuller than it is. Also, you'd be amazed what a blowdryer and a round

brush can do for volume!

Take care,

> I am having internet problems so I hope I can get this posted and read

> some responses before it decides to go off again. I have a question

> has anybody lost hair while on mtx and if so what did y ou do I took

> a shower this morning and my hair was falling out while I washed it.

> I know this is a side affect of mtx never had a problem before but my

> dosage was upped and I have taken three dosages so far and now

notice

> my hair coming out. Thanks for any info.

>

> Thanks

> Angie

[Guest guest]

Hi,

This is just a suggestion but my mom experienced hair loss that has been

mentioned. After test she had a thyroid that was not functioning properly.

Actually it runs

in the family both my daughter and I have it. But one of the signs of the

thyroid not working right was hair loss.

Just a suggestion you might want to ask about. Once they got her on synthroid

the hair loss stopped.

Lynn

ltlmisscrankypants wrote:

> Hi Angie.

>

> I am on MTX injections, and I've noticed that mine has been falling out

> steadily since being switched over from the pills. My hair has thinned

> considerably along my hairline at the top of my forehead, and it seems to

> have thinned out less noticeable everywhere else. I always have it in a

> ponytail when I am preparing meals because I find it is everywhere.....(on

> my clothes, floor, etc.).

>

> I am going to get my hair cut here in the next few weeks. Speak to your

> hairdresser about different cuts that give the illusion of your hair being

> fuller than it is. Also, you'd be amazed what a blowdryer and a round

> brush can do for volume!

>

> Take care,

>

>

>

>

> > I am having internet problems so I hope I can get this posted and read

> > some responses before it decides to go off again. I have a question

> > has anybody lost hair while on mtx and if so what did y ou do I took

> > a shower this morning and my hair was falling out while I washed it.

> > I know this is a side affect of mtx never had a problem before but my

> > dosage was upped and I have taken three dosages so far and now

> notice

> > my hair coming out. Thanks for any info.

> >

> > Thanks

> > Angie

>

>

[Guest guest]

My son is 11 years old and has come a long way ( still working on

reading and spelling issues). I have noticed that he has a salivation problem.

He sometimes drools when consentrating on doing a task that requires him to

really focus on accomplishing that task. Or sometimes there is a slight

wetness on his bottom lips. I asked him doesn't he feel that happening and to

suck in the spit ( for lack of better terms). He said he doesn't feel the

moisture build up so that's why this happens. Could my son have some sort of

nerve sensitivity damage that I am not aware of all these years for this to

occur? Anyone have any thoughts. He has be in speech since he was 21/2 and is

continuing exercises, etc..

Just Curious, Thanks

Kerry , Steves mom

[Guest guest]

Hi

I'm certainly not a doctor but your symptoms sound a lot like Pakinsons. Have

you ever mentioned this to your doctor? Tremors or trembling are a primary

feature as is muscle stiffness and difficulty walking. My good friends dad had

this and what you describe sounds similar. I hope your doctors can figure it

out for some peace of mind.

Take Care

Babs

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I get some muscle weakness, too, and found out Thursday during my

initial visit with my new doctor that I also have weakness on my

right side. They are suspecting lupus right now, not RA, which was

my previous diagnosis.

There are three things that immediately come to mind from your

descriptions, and there are probably more possibilities. Have you

been tested for MS or parkinsons? The weakness and shaking sound

suspicious to me. The other thought was possible nerve/spinal cord

issues since you said you had some degeneration of the spine. I'd

discuss all three with your doctor.

Good luck. I know how frustrating feeling so bad and not knowing

why is.

> Hi all,

> I am still trying to figure out what is going on with me.

I've been

> following the list and some of what you all talk about. I hope my

doc

> can help figure all this out.

> I wanted to pass on the symptoms I have to see if they

relate to what

> you folks that have been diagnosed with RA go through.

> I have a lot of pain, mostly in the legs from about mid

thigh down,

> knees, ankles and feet. My muscles feel like they are stiff and

very

> inflexible quite often, and any exercise or use makes them feel

very

> exhausted, and they shake. The knees swell some, especially the

right

> one that they did surgery on a couple years ago (and made much

worse

> thank you). I also get a lot of soreness in my hands and wrists

and

> notice stiffness in the forearm muscles too. My hands shake a

lot,

> especially if i've exercised at all. I've noticed difficulty with

> handwriting lately, and fine motor skills at my job. My hands

just

> shake. I've also noticed my jaw shakes when I'm trying to drink

from a

> mug. I haven't heard much talk about muscle weakness on the list

so

> I'm wondering if other people have this kind of thing too.

> I also have a lot of fatigue, and often feel completely

unable to do a

> thing. I have absolutely no energy. It takes several hours once

I

> wake up to get moving. I am stiff a bit, but mostly just

profoundly

> tired. Its horrendous. Its like it takes an act of congress to

get me

> moving.

> I have a lot of degeneration in my back, neck, knees which

they have

> always just told me is 'arthritis'. Seems things have gotten much

much

> worse in last year, and more recently to the point that I honestly

> think my days at my job are numbered. I think I've said this

before.

> Anyway, does this sound like what you folks go through? or

something

> else? Thanks.

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Have you had your thyroid checked? Read this excerpt:

Due to the similarity of its symptoms to other conditions, many thyroid

disorders are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Hypothyroidism (where the

thyroid reduces thyroid hormone production) involves the slowdown of

the whole metabolism and is the most common form of thyroid disorder.

Symptoms include increased weight, fatigue, depression, intolerance to

cold, constipation, joint pain, muscle pain, brittle fingernails,

brittle hair, pale skin, facial swelling, ankle swelling, foot

swelling, leg swelling, muscle pain, muscle spasms, muscle atrophy,

joint stiffness, drowsiness and missed menstruation (not a problem for

you).

http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/news/

thyroid_disorder_underdiagnosed_and_misdiagnosed.htm

Babs' suggestion of Parkinson's is also something to be considered:

The four primary symptoms of Parkinson's are tremor or trembling in

hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face; rigidity or stiffness of the limbs

and trunk; bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural

instability or impaired balance and coordination. Patients may also

have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks.

a

On Jul 30, 2005, at 2:39 AM, wrote:

> Hi all,

>       I am still trying to figure out what is going on with me.  I've

> been

> following the list and some of what you all talk about.  I hope my doc

> can help figure all this out.

>       I wanted to pass on the symptoms I have to see if they relate

> to what

> you folks that have been diagnosed with RA go through.

>       I have a lot of pain, mostly in the legs from about mid thigh

> down,

> knees, ankles and feet.  My muscles feel like they are stiff and very

> inflexible quite often, and any exercise or use makes them feel very

> exhausted, and they shake.  The knees swell some, especially the right

> one that they did surgery on a couple years ago (and made much worse

> thank you).  I also get a lot of soreness in my hands and wrists and

> notice stiffness in the forearm muscles too.  My hands shake a lot,

> especially if i've exercised at all.  I've noticed difficulty with

> handwriting lately, and fine motor skills at my job.  My hands just

> shake.  I've also noticed my jaw shakes when I'm trying to drink from

> a

> mug.  I haven't heard much talk about muscle weakness on the list so

> I'm wondering if other people have this kind of thing too.

>       I also have a lot of fatigue, and often feel completely unable

> to do a

> thing.  I have absolutely no energy.  It takes several hours once I

> wake up to get moving.  I am stiff a bit, but mostly just profoundly

> tired.  Its horrendous.  Its like it takes an act of congress to get

> me

> moving.

>       I have a lot of degeneration in my back, neck, knees which they

> have

> always just told me is 'arthritis'.  Seems things have gotten much

> much

> worse in last year, and more recently to the point that I honestly

> think my days at my job are numbered.  I think I've said this before.

>       Anyway, does this sound like what you folks go through?  or

> something

> else?  Thanks.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

a,

I have had my thyroid checked. I have been hypothyroid for years,

and am stable on medication with it. The doc does not think it is

involved. Thanks for the thought though.

[Guest guest]

,

See if a B-vitamin supplement helps.

Sierra

> Hi all,

> I am still trying to figure out what is going on with me.

I've been

> following the list and some of what you all talk about. I hope my

doc

> can help figure all this out.

> I wanted to pass on the symptoms I have to see if they relate

to what

> you folks that have been diagnosed with RA go through.

> I have a lot of pain, mostly in the legs from about mid thigh

down,

> knees, ankles and feet. My muscles feel like they are stiff and

very

> inflexible quite often, and any exercise or use makes them feel

very

> exhausted, and they shake. The knees swell some, especially the

right

> one that they did surgery on a couple years ago (and made much

worse

> thank you). I also get a lot of soreness in my hands and wrists

and

> notice stiffness in the forearm muscles too. My hands shake a lot,

> especially if i've exercised at all. I've noticed difficulty with

> handwriting lately, and fine motor skills at my job. My hands just

> shake. I've also noticed my jaw shakes when I'm trying to drink

from a

> mug. I haven't heard much talk about muscle weakness on the list

so

> I'm wondering if other people have this kind of thing too.

> I also have a lot of fatigue, and often feel completely

unable to do a

> thing. I have absolutely no energy. It takes several hours once I

> wake up to get moving. I am stiff a bit, but mostly just

profoundly

> tired. Its horrendous. Its like it takes an act of congress to

get me

> moving.

> I have a lot of degeneration in my back, neck, knees which

they have

> always just told me is 'arthritis'. Seems things have gotten much

much

> worse in last year, and more recently to the point that I honestly

> think my days at my job are numbered. I think I've said this

before.

> Anyway, does this sound like what you folks go through? or

something

> else? Thanks.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Has anyone had or heard of your big toe hurting like a really bad

cramp w/o an actual cramp and/or it switching to your like archilles

tendon? I'm having a heck of a time with it. My toe is a lot better

but, the tendon or that area anyhow is crappy! I've had the problem

with my toe b4 but never with the back of my ankle. Just

wondering....Kim