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Yes, I too have a golf ball on the ball of my foot, under my toes.

The other foot has one on the back of my heel. Stairs suck! nne

>

> Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with PA for almost 5 years now.

I

> I believe I was on this board briefly when I was first seeking

answers

> I'm back, I guess you could say, for more ideas and support. I've

> taken myself off of MTX because I had the crazy idea I wanted to

> get pregnant. My high risk OB said mobic and Remicade are okay to

> continue until I actually get pregnant then I must stop. I'm not

> pregnant after 4 months of kind of trying. My symptoms are stable,

> I guess. Could be better. Lately I feel like I'm walking on a golf

> ball right under my toes, near the ball of my foot. Anyone have

> this problem? And of course it's in the foot that I've not had

> problems with in the past. My left knee feels like it will turn

> inside out if I fully extend it, fun fun. I have another 2 1/2

> weeks until my next 7-week treatment of Remicade. I've been lazy

> the past several weeks and have not attended my exercise routine.

> So I guess I'm seeking what works for others? Exercise, water,

> aerobics, hot bath, hot tub, physical therapy, yoga, stretching,

> etc...?? Any ideas are worth trying. Chiropractic treatment

> did not work for me, already tried that...$120.00 later.

> Thanks, Janine

>

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In a message dated 27/02/2006 11:16:38 GMT Standard Time, messerj1@...

writes:

So I guess I'm seeking what works for others? Exercise, water,

aerobics, hot bath, hot tub, physical

Hi Janine,

Welcome back. I think most of the above have been mentioned by people here in

the past. My doctors usually recommended water exercises, whether it be

swimming or something else. They of course ruled out running which was the one I

wanted to do. lol

Good luck,

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In a message dated 2/27/2006 6:16:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

messerj1@... writes:

Exercise, water,

aerobics, hot bath, hot tub, physical therapy, yoga, stretching,

etc...??

Hi Janine...

I am very behind in reading posts, in the middle of moving and haven't had

time to read email as I am trying hard to get a lot of rest so as not to

flare...

I have the same issue occasionally on the balls of my feet...feeling like

you are walking on golf balls is a good description. I have found that warm

baths, exercising (wiggling the foot) in a warm pool or hot tub, and paraffin

treatment all seem to help.

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Hey Badtwin - I bet that is another story!

Welcome to the group - Most people will not see drastic results immediately.

It really has to do with how low you were initially and how long you were low.

Also, it would be helpful if you can share you test results and ranges, physical

parameters - height and weight. Were you having ED issues? Also how much testim

are you on. Most of the bad side effects you mention are associated with

estradiol (E2) not testosterone (T). Your body will want to try to convert what

it sees as an excess of (T) to E2. E2 can result in symptoms similar to low T,

breast enlargement, fat gain, low libido...... so needless to say, you need to

have this checked every time you get your T checked. Most of us that get our T

in the 500-1000 ng/dl range have seen increases in muscle mass primarliy in the

upper body. You will probably have more energy so you will naturally work out

more. Expect gains in the chest, arms and shoulders primarily.

Feel free to talk about anything - we have all been through it and ask

questions. Also review the archive post by subject - you can search on subject

matter.

Arkansas

badtwin68 <evilgemini68@...> wrote:

hi gentlemen,

I'm glad to have found this board; my doctor recently put me on testim

for low testosterone. he seemed uncertain of what i should expect (he

took a 'results may vary' line and scheduled a followup in a month) so

i've been reading over your posts.

i'm interested in the effects on muscle mass growth -- I'm a daily

gym rat, but i've never been able to significantly increase muscle

mass: i'm naturally tall and lean. also, i'm a bit wary of what affect

this will have on my sex drive, or personality in general.

my doctor warned of potential side effects including acne and

breast enlargement, but he couldn't predict the degree. so far i'm not

sure i see any effects at all but it's only been a couple days. i'm 38

and in very good health otherwise. if anyone cares to respond I'd

appreciate it, but even if not, i'm glad i had a chance to tell my

tale -- thanks!

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Badtwin -

Hello and welcome. You have come to a good place!

I am also 38 and on Testim for about 3 weeks (before Testim, I was

on Androgel). Before Testim, my total T level was 209 (range 400-

1000). After 2 weeks on 1 tube - 5 mgs., my total T level was 314.

My doc. increased my dose to 2 tubes, but I haven't seen any

positive results and will re-test in a week. I had similar results

on Androgel. Unfortunately, some of us are " poor absorbers " of gels

and creams.

My doc. does say that you should notice some positive effects of

gels after 3-4 days (less tired, better focus, better concentration,

nighttime erections), but it is best to wait 2 weeks for a serum

level bloodtest.

Whatever you do, don't let a lot of time elapse before your next

blood test - espec. free, total, SGBH, E2. Some doctors will tell

you to return in 2-3 months for re-testing, which is CRAZY - should

be more like 2-3 weeks for gels.

Hope this helps. We are here for you and I know you, likewise.

Blessings,

Bill

>

> hi gentlemen,

> I'm glad to have found this board; my doctor recently put me on

testim

> for low testosterone. he seemed uncertain of what i should expect

(he

> took a 'results may vary' line and scheduled a followup in a

month) so

> i've been reading over your posts.

> i'm interested in the effects on muscle mass growth -- I'm a

daily

> gym rat, but i've never been able to significantly increase muscle

> mass: i'm naturally tall and lean. also, i'm a bit wary of what

affect

> this will have on my sex drive, or personality in general.

> my doctor warned of potential side effects including acne and

> breast enlargement, but he couldn't predict the degree. so far i'm

not

> sure i see any effects at all but it's only been a couple days.

i'm 38

> and in very good health otherwise. if anyone cares to respond I'd

> appreciate it, but even if not, i'm glad i had a chance to tell my

> tale -- thanks!

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

ok... if you're a gym rat and on 100mg or so of test a week

you'll tend to put on a little muscle. when you go back in a

month make sure to get a test for E2 estrogen... if that goes up

you can get " bitch tits " (gyno)... arimidex is the prefered

anti-estrogen.

the BIG guys at the gym are probably doing 200-1000mg of test or

similar a week btw....

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> Hi there. My name is Debbie and i have a 9 year old son with autism

> named . Can anyone tell me if there is an enzyme that helps

> with stimming? My son does ALOT of vocal stimming and it is starting

> to interfere with school. I dont mind it at home but we need some

> help for the school day.

At my house, vocal stimming had quite a number of underlying causes.

Exactly what are his stims?

I used HNI enzymes

http://www.houstonni.com/

Some of my son's vocals were caused by yeast overgrowth

http://www.danasview.net/yeast.htm

Dana

[Guest guest]

we use Kirkman's Taurine twice a day and Inositil with each meal. Although he

does not have the vocal stimming he has the physical stimming. He does not stim

at school now but does at home at the end of the day.

tami

new to board

Hi there. My name is Debbie and i have a 9 year old son with autism

named . Can anyone tell me if there is an enzyme that helps

with stimming? My son does ALOT of vocal stimming and it is starting

to interfere with school. I dont mind it at home but we need some

help for the school day.

Thanks

Debbie

[Guest guest]

Hi Dana,

Well i am not sure if this is really considered vocal stimming, that

is what the school tells me. He talks all day long, usually loudly in

school and not so loudly at home, i dont know if he is stressed in

school as to why he talks so loudly? He talks like this at home also

but does not do it as loud i guess? and he will make a few high

pitched squeals for lack of a better term when he is excited! lol....

And the more his aide says " quiet please " the louder he gets and the

madder he is. soemtimes i think he just cant control it and needs to

do this talking....he has always done this and up unitl now he has

had teachers who just dealt with it and worked with him but this year

the school just doesnt know what to do with him( he transitioned from

elementary to middle school so a new school building here) He is

doing his work and learning still so i dont think he does it to

escape work and i dont think he is doing it to get attention either,

i just feel like he just cant control it. Does that make any sense?

Sorry so long....i dont really know either if there is an enzyme or

natural supplement that helps with stimming issues? (he also hand

flaps too) He is such a great kid and i want to find a way to help

him so school isnt so hard on him.

Thanks and again sorry so long!!!!

Debbie

> > Hi there. My name is Debbie and i have a 9 year old son with

autism

> > named . Can anyone tell me if there is an enzyme that

helps

> > with stimming? My son does ALOT of vocal stimming and it is

starting

> > to interfere with school. I dont mind it at home but we need

some

> > help for the school day.

>

>

> At my house, vocal stimming had quite a number of underlying

causes.

> Exactly what are his stims?

>

> I used HNI enzymes

>

> http://www.houstonni.com/

>

> Some of my son's vocals were caused by yeast overgrowth

>

> http://www.danasview.net/yeast.htm

>

> Dana

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks i will look inot that! i was have heard super nu thera from

kirkmans also...any experience with that?

debbie

-- In , " Tami Doran " <tjdoran5@...>

wrote:

>

> we use Kirkman's Taurine twice a day and Inositil with each meal.

Although he does not have the vocal stimming he has the physical

stimming. He does not stim at school now but does at home at the end

of the day.

>

> tami

> new to board

>

>

> Hi there. My name is Debbie and i have a 9 year old son with

autism

> named . Can anyone tell me if there is an enzyme that

helps

> with stimming? My son does ALOT of vocal stimming and it is

starting

> to interfere with school. I dont mind it at home but we need some

> help for the school day.

> Thanks

> Debbie

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks i will look inot that! i was have heard super nu thera from

kirkmans also...any experience with that?

debbie

-- In , " Tami Doran " <tjdoran5@...>

wrote:

>

> we use Kirkman's Taurine twice a day and Inositil with each meal.

Although he does not have the vocal stimming he has the physical

stimming. He does not stim at school now but does at home at the end

of the day.

>

> tami

> new to board

>

>

> Hi there. My name is Debbie and i have a 9 year old son with

autism

> named . Can anyone tell me if there is an enzyme that

helps

> with stimming? My son does ALOT of vocal stimming and it is

starting

> to interfere with school. I dont mind it at home but we need some

> help for the school day.

> Thanks

> Debbie

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Hi Dana,

> Well i am not sure if this is really considered vocal stimming, that

> is what the school tells me. He talks all day long, usually loudly in

> school and not so loudly at home,

Is he talking to others, or himself?

>>(he also hand

> flaps too)

At my house, flapping was eliminated with B vitamins and anti-virals.

And, those things also helped my kids with a talking issue that

sounds similar to what you describe. You can also try increasing the

yeast protocol [especially if you try the B vitamins and anti-virals].

Dana

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Hi all - i am new to this board. I have a 2 1/2 year old little girl

who is delayed all the way across the board. We have yet to figure

out the reasons why, we have been told it is not autism (she is very

engaging, and plays with others, etc.), but she shows some signs of

autism. We are in the process of running genetic tests to see if we

can come up with an answer. She did not start walking until she was

22 months, has very bad (or is lacking fine motor skills) and still

does not talk (she babbles like her 8 month old brother, who at times

babbles more) which is why I started reading " the late talker " ... A co-

worker friend of mine gave me the suggestion, so here I am.

THought I would just introduce myself as I start this journey (or

continue it I guess, as we have been on this journey for at least a

year already)

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I wish I had been given iodine as a child!

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I have been reading this board for a time to glean info on

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