Re: CALLING ALL CARS-TRISH RESPONDS

[Guest guest]

Trish,

Good to hear from you. I was getting worried about you. We all understand

this is a very hard time for you. Just remember that we are all here for

you.

How is it going with the Enbrel? Are you just on that or are you also taking

mtx with it? Take care. Tery

[Guest guest]

Joan,

Thanks for caring and pulling me back. It isn't that I haven't wanted to be

involved with the

list, it is just I have felt so immobilized. The grieving process this time

with Mom is so

much different than with my Dad. I suspect I am grieving the loss of not having

parents

anymore, as well.

I feel so out of touch with everyone (another reason it has been hard to jump

in). I have

missed everyone and will try to participate more. I know it will be good for

me!! Thanks

again Joan, I definitely needed a gentle push!!!

I went to RD today and they put me on the largest does of the study med. My

wrists have been

very swollen. I will stay on 40 mg of the study drug for one year. This drug

is very similar

to Vioxx and Celebrex. I should start to see some relief in a few days.

Fondly,

Trish

--- Joan <cdx7159@...> wrote:

> Are you guys doing okay? I've really missed all of you -- Trish, June,

> Elaine R., Vegas Elaine, Carolyn, Dee, Pat, Sara, Delaine, Jeanne,

> Shirley and all the others that I have missed. Sorry if I forgot anyone

> -- it is not at all intentional -- just cannot remember all the names,

> but I miss each and every one of you. You are all important to this

> group, and I just wanted to let you all know that I've been thinking

> about you.

>

> Hugs,

> Joan

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[Guest guest]

Hi Tery,

how are you doing? I am still on the Enbrel, but not MTX. I am also on 5mg

prednisone and

the study drug which is a cox 2 inhibitor and anti-inflamatory. Because of the

Enbrel, I am

taking less meds now than ever before. If only I could get rid of the

prednisone!!! Thanks

for your concern. I am actually doing better this week. Most of the busy work

of handling

the Estate is done now so that helps. Take care!!

Trish

--- tjones500@... wrote:

> Trish,

> Good to hear from you. I was getting worried about you. We all understand

> this is a very hard time for you. Just remember that we are all here for

> you.

>

> How is it going with the Enbrel? Are you just on that or are you also taking

> mtx with it? Take care. Tery

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi, Trish,

It is great to hear from you. You've really been missed, along with all

of the others. It is so very hard to get back in the flow when you have

been out of it awhile. I've been there myself and just wanted you to

know that we were thinkng of you.

So very sorry about the hard time you are having with the grieving

process. This is normal, Trish, and one must go through all the steps so

you can " move on " . Hope this doesn't sound too harsh, for it isn't meant

that way at all. I have a hard time putting into words what I am trying

to say, so I hope that I have not offended you.

I wish you the best with the new drug you are trying. Hopefully, it

will help you and relieve some of the pain and swelling. I just had my

5th Enbrel shot, so I'm hoping that this will work for me.

Hang in there, Trish, and if there is anything I can do for you, please

feel free to e-mail me offlist or on.

Hugs,

Joan

Trish Goodvin wrote:

>

> Joan,

> Thanks for caring and pulling me back. It isn't that I haven't wanted to be

involved with the

> list, it is just I have felt so immobilized. The grieving process this time

with Mom is so

> much different than with my Dad. I suspect I am grieving the loss of not

having parents

> anymore, as well.

> I feel so out of touch with everyone (another reason it has been hard to jump

in). I have

> missed everyone and will try to participate more. I know it will be good for

me!! Thanks

> again Joan, I definitely needed a gentle push!!!

> I went to RD today and they put me on the largest does of the study med. My

wrists have been

> very swollen. I will stay on 40 mg of the study drug for one year. This drug

is very similar

> to Vioxx and Celebrex. I should start to see some relief in a few days.

>

> Fondly,

> Trish

>

> --- Joan <cdx7159@...> wrote:

> > Are you guys doing okay? I've really missed all of you -- Trish, June,

> > Elaine R., Vegas Elaine, Carolyn, Dee, Pat, Sara, Delaine, Jeanne,

> > Shirley and all the others that I have missed. Sorry if I forgot anyone

> > -- it is not at all intentional -- just cannot remember all the names,

> > but I miss each and every one of you. You are all important to this

> > group, and I just wanted to let you all know that I've been thinking

> > about you.

> >

> > Hugs,

> > Joan

[Guest guest]

Trish,

It is so good to hear from you. I've thought about you so much. I don't

think

there is a greater loss than that of a parent or a child.

I hope you don't feel out of touch for long. We may have some new members,

but

all the long time members are still here!! When different things go on

in our lives that keep us away from the computer, it may feel strange to

jump back in. But only for a minute!!!!!

I hope this new study drug brings relief. I haven't tried any of the

cox-2's yet since the voltaren is working for me, but I know after long term

it can cause GI distress, so I probably should try one. If I remember

right, you were on Voltaren for a long time and it caused stomach problems.

Let us know how this new one is working. I am surprised that they would

let you take it with Enbrel. I guess the Enbrel has passed the test of

time.

a

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

From: " Trish Goodvin " <tgoodvin@...>

< egroups>

Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 7:42 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] CALLING ALL CARS-TRISH RESPONDS

> Joan,

> Thanks for caring and pulling me back. It isn't that I haven't wanted to

be involved with the

> list, it is just I have felt so immobilized. The grieving process this

time with Mom is so

> much different than with my Dad. I suspect I am grieving the loss of not

having parents

> anymore, as well.

> I feel so out of touch with everyone (another reason it has been hard to

jump in). I have

> missed everyone and will try to participate more. I know it will be good

for me!! Thanks

> again Joan, I definitely needed a gentle push!!!

> I went to RD today and they put me on the largest does of the study med.

My wrists have been

> very swollen. I will stay on 40 mg of the study drug for one year. This

drug is very similar

> to Vioxx and Celebrex. I should start to see some relief in a few days.

>

> Fondly,

> Trish

>

> --- Joan <cdx7159@...> wrote:

> > Are you guys doing okay? I've really missed all of you -- Trish, June,

> > Elaine R., Vegas Elaine, Carolyn, Dee, Pat, Sara, Delaine, Jeanne,

> > Shirley and all the others that I have missed. Sorry if I forgot anyone

> > -- it is not at all intentional -- just cannot remember all the names,

> > but I miss each and every one of you. You are all important to this

> > group, and I just wanted to let you all know that I've been thinking

> > about you.

> >

> > Hugs,

> > Joan

> >

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> >

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[Guest guest]

Hi, Trish,

We really have missed you and your spunk, but certainly understand why you

were away. I still have both of my parents, so I can only imagine your

pain - it must be so difficult. I'm so sorry. You've been on my mind, and

it's a relief to have word from you.

I'm glad Joan brought you back. I think you will feel better with us her to

try to help you through.

Hope the new drug works and that you wrists feel better very soon.

[Guest guest]

a,

thanks for the note!! It is hard to jump in and I am finding the cave thread to

apply here.

I have started contacting friends and re connecting with the world. Today I

spring cleaned

the cave and opened all the windows. I do a bit of gardening when I can. The

Voltaren didn't

really cause any problems for me but I had been on it for over 6 years and RD

felt it might be

good to try the cox 2 inhibitors. I also hope it will allow me to decrease the

prednisone. A

delicate balance our meds are!! Sorry your elbows are giving you trouble. I

missed you all

too!!! Glad to be back!

Trish

--- a <aA@...> wrote:

> Trish,

>

> It is so good to hear from you. I've thought about you so much. I don't

> think

> there is a greater loss than that of a parent or a child.

> I hope you don't feel out of touch for long. We may have some new members,

> but

> all the long time members are still here!! When different things go on

> in our lives that keep us away from the computer, it may feel strange to

> jump back in. But only for a minute!!!!!

> I hope this new study drug brings relief. I haven't tried any of the

> cox-2's yet since the voltaren is working for me, but I know after long term

> it can cause GI distress, so I probably should try one. If I remember

> right, you were on Voltaren for a long time and it caused stomach problems.

> Let us know how this new one is working. I am surprised that they would

> let you take it with Enbrel. I guess the Enbrel has passed the test of

> time.

>

> a

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: " Trish Goodvin " <tgoodvin@...>

> < egroups>

> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 7:42 PM

> Subject: Re: [ ] CALLING ALL CARS-TRISH RESPONDS

>

>

> > Joan,

> > Thanks for caring and pulling me back. It isn't that I haven't wanted to

> be involved with the

> > list, it is just I have felt so immobilized. The grieving process this

> time with Mom is so

> > much different than with my Dad. I suspect I am grieving the loss of not

> having parents

> > anymore, as well.

> > I feel so out of touch with everyone (another reason it has been hard to

> jump in). I have

> > missed everyone and will try to participate more. I know it will be good

> for me!! Thanks

> > again Joan, I definitely needed a gentle push!!!

> > I went to RD today and they put me on the largest does of the study med.

> My wrists have been

> > very swollen. I will stay on 40 mg of the study drug for one year. This

> drug is very similar

> > to Vioxx and Celebrex. I should start to see some relief in a few days.

> >

> > Fondly,

> > Trish

> >

> > --- Joan <cdx7159@...> wrote:

> > > Are you guys doing okay? I've really missed all of you -- Trish, June,

> > > Elaine R., Vegas Elaine, Carolyn, Dee, Pat, Sara, Delaine, Jeanne,

> > > Shirley and all the others that I have missed. Sorry if I forgot anyone

> > > -- it is not at all intentional -- just cannot remember all the names,

> > > but I miss each and every one of you. You are all important to this

> > > group, and I just wanted to let you all know that I've been thinking

> > > about you.

> > >

> > > Hugs,

> > > Joan

> > >

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

> > > You have a voice mail message waiting for you at iHello.com:

> > > 1/3555/4/_/478567/_/956686661/

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

> > >

> > > URL to change your membership options:

> /group/

> > > RA-support website: http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/

> > > Our chat room: www.delphi.com/RheumatoidArth1/start

> > >

> > >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks for your welcome back!!! Did I see something about you going to Toronto

to visit June?

How is your health these days? I feel so behind on how everyone is doing.

take care!!

Trish

--- Matsumura <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote:

> Hi, Trish,

>

> We really have missed you and your spunk, but certainly understand why you

> were away. I still have both of my parents, so I can only imagine your

> pain - it must be so difficult. I'm so sorry. You've been on my mind, and

> it's a relief to have word from you.

>

> I'm glad Joan brought you back. I think you will feel better with us her to

> try to help you through.

>

> Hope the new drug works and that you wrists feel better very soon.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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