Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Hi and All...Thanks for this great info. I am so happy to have found this group! I feel so bad that so many of us are dealing with these conditions yet so little is known about them and so few seem to be working on getting us answers. I must say though, based on how many new group members are always being added, that will be changing! I also wanted to ask about whether or not I should be requesting any sort of blood tests because I see that so many have had lab work done. I have had NONE! Since Aug 20 doctors have only LOOKED at my legs and lumps and bumps and swelling. That's it! Just looked. Even my 7yr old son commented that "if all they do is look at it then they're just guessing at what it is." Smart kid. Of course, I can see that it is EN. I have read the symptoms, have looked at pictures, have had 3 different doctors tell me that it's EN. I have read that some people are having their SED rates checked. Should I be? I haven't had my SED rate checked in years. Thanks again for all the support, Kari. Strecker wrote: Dear Group,That orange-hued pumpkin on your patio may be the new symbol ofarthritis prevention.Beta-cryptoxanthin is a carotenoid found in yellow-, orange-, andred-hued produce, such as pumpkins and red peppers. Studies show thiscaroteniod could help reduce the risk of inflammatory polyarthritis byup to 40 percent. Get your fill from orange juice, carrots, andwatermelon as well. Polyarthritis is a condition that may lead to rheumatoid arthritis, anautoimmune disease that can cause fatigue, aches, swollen lymph nodes,fever, and stiff, painful joints. Severe rheumatoid arthritis mayresult in significant tissue destruction and disability. Diagnosingand treating the disease early may help slow disease progression andminimize serious health consequences. Eating a diet high inantioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and protective, healthy fatsfrom walnuts, fish, and flaxseeds may help combat inflammation. Limitred meat in your diet to no more than one serving per week as well.Red meat may aggravate inflammation.http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/82/2/451From Real Age Tip of the Day.Love, Find your next car at Yahoo! Canada Autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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