Need Info

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Don't wait another day. Find the nearest CI center and go for it.

Good luck,

Curtis Tanner

Freedon 10/6/05

Activated 10/17/05

Need Info

> Hello,

> My name is Glotzbach. I live in Floyds Knobs, IN (Southern

> Indiana, near Louisville, KY). I lost my hearing 8 years ago this

> December. The doctor hasn't really ever said a cause and just

> termed it Sudden Nerve Deafness. I have been using a hearing aid

> during this time, but it has been difficult. I can no longer hear

> music like I used to, occasionally I can hear a old familar tune. I

> don't go to the movies anymore, and I have to use a phone with an

> amplifier on it.

> Going to get togethers are difficult because I can't follow group

> discussions very well. I usually do pretty good in a small group

> setting or one on one. When I loss my hearing, I had no hearing

> whatever in my right ear since birth and had always depended on my

> left ear and now that is gone. The doctor said I have 4% hearing in

> my left ear and have told me that I'm a good candiate for the CI.

> I'm really concerned that I will eventually loss my 4% and the

> doctor has said that the CI would get me back up to around 50%.

> When I first lost my hearing, I was pregnant with my first child and

> was really nervous about having the CI done with a newborn. Since

> then, I now have two kids ages 7 and 3. I would love to be able to

> hear my kids better. I feel like I have missed out on a lot, but I

> also feel I have kept a good outlook. I'm 33 and I think maybe I

> should consider having the surgery. I would love some feedback.

> Thanks,

> Glotzbach

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Angie, my name is Debbie, I am from Louisiana and like you I had a sudden

hearing loss. I went

from the normal hearing world to needing hearing aids, then all hearing was

gone and needed

a CI all in a matter of 18 months. I'm sure you have had many replys from

this group, I don't post much but I enjoy it daily. My only regret is not

knowing of it before I got my CI. I am 44 yrs old

and my life has taken a drastic change, without the CI I'm not sure where or

what I would be doing

now. But thanks to this wonderful technology, I am dealing with all the

changes better than

I could have ever dreamed. Don't hesitate to ask any questions as I said

before this group is

both helpful and very knowledgable. Keep in touch, looking forward to

reading about your

journey.

Debbie Clay CI/Nucleus Freedom

Implanted June 2005

Activated July 2005

>From: " aglotzbach " <aglotzbach@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Need Info

>Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 21:11:59 -0000

>

>Hello,

> My name is Glotzbach. I live in Floyds Knobs, IN (Southern

>Indiana, near Louisville, KY). I lost my hearing 8 years ago this

>December. The doctor hasn't really ever said a cause and just

>termed it Sudden Nerve Deafness. I have been using a hearing aid

>during this time, but it has been difficult. I can no longer hear

>music like I used to, occasionally I can hear a old familar tune. I

>don't go to the movies anymore, and I have to use a phone with an

>amplifier on it.

>Going to get togethers are difficult because I can't follow group

>discussions very well. I usually do pretty good in a small group

>setting or one on one. When I loss my hearing, I had no hearing

>whatever in my right ear since birth and had always depended on my

>left ear and now that is gone. The doctor said I have 4% hearing in

>my left ear and have told me that I'm a good candiate for the CI.

>I'm really concerned that I will eventually loss my 4% and the

>doctor has said that the CI would get me back up to around 50%.

>When I first lost my hearing, I was pregnant with my first child and

>was really nervous about having the CI done with a newborn. Since

>then, I now have two kids ages 7 and 3. I would love to be able to

>hear my kids better. I feel like I have missed out on a lot, but I

>also feel I have kept a good outlook. I'm 33 and I think maybe I

>should consider having the surgery. I would love some feedback.

> Thanks,

> Glotzbach

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I too am a late deafened adult, (although my wife would argue about

the adult part) and I was implanted in June of this year. I

experienced quite sudden hearing loss due to Autoimmune Inner Ear

Diease, I had all kinds of awful treatments for that and eventually

a highpowered aid, nothing worked very well until I received my

Implant. I am not one to push anyone to have surgery, I believe that

is up to the specialists (ENT, Audiologist, Implant Surgeon) but

having said that, if those folks say you are a good cantidate they

are the ones to listen to. I am very grateful for what my implant

has given me and I think you will find most CI users are the same.

It is your decision to make, but the surgery is one of the easier

operations today and the outcomes are excellent, so listen to the

experts, but don't get all worried, my attitude was a CI could not

make my situation worse and it offered hope of some hearing (which

has exceeded my expectations) so I did not consider it much of a

risk.

Good luck in you quest, and ask as many questions as you can think

of we are all here to help any way we can. ;-)

Mike " Ears Hopin " Partridge

>

> Hello,

> My name is Glotzbach. I live in Floyds Knobs, IN

(Southern

> Indiana, near Louisville, KY). I lost my hearing 8 years ago this

> December. The doctor hasn't really ever said a cause and just

> termed it Sudden Nerve Deafness. I have been using a hearing aid

> during this time, but it has been difficult. I can no longer hear

> music like I used to, occasionally I can hear a old familar tune.

I

> don't go to the movies anymore, and I have to use a phone with an

> amplifier on it.

> Going to get togethers are difficult because I can't follow group

> discussions very well. I usually do pretty good in a small group

> setting or one on one. When I loss my hearing, I had no hearing

> whatever in my right ear since birth and had always depended on my

> left ear and now that is gone. The doctor said I have 4% hearing

in

> my left ear and have told me that I'm a good candiate for the CI.

> I'm really concerned that I will eventually loss my 4% and the

> doctor has said that the CI would get me back up to around 50%.

> When I first lost my hearing, I was pregnant with my first child

and

> was really nervous about having the CI done with a newborn. Since

> then, I now have two kids ages 7 and 3. I would love to be able

to

> hear my kids better. I feel like I have missed out on a lot, but

I

> also feel I have kept a good outlook. I'm 33 and I think maybe I

> should consider having the surgery. I would love some feedback.

> Thanks,

> Glotzbach

>

[Guest guest]

,

When I read your post I wanted to reply and say hi. We are neighbors! I

live in ville, just a couple of hours away!

(We survived the tornado, but know a lot of people who are now

homeless...) It's always nice to meet someone that lives so close!

Although I cannot give advice for an adult, I do know that there are a

lot of people in this group that can. Feel free to ask anything and

don't feel like any question you have is a dumb question. The reason I

subscribe to this group is because my daughter is deaf. We learned

about our daughter's deafness through the Indiana newborn screening

test. She started wearing hearing aids when she was three months old.

She is now 2-1/2 and had CI surgery at Riley on October 18th. She gets

activated in two weeks. So again, I just wanted to say hi and let you

know that there is a lot of support out there, and that you have come to

the right place!

P.S. My band director from High School was from Floyds Knobs and so was

my sister's good friend from college!

_____________________

A. Weinzapfel

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA

812.464.1848

JWEINZAP@...

________________________________

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf

Of aglotzbach

Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 3:12 PM

Subject: Need Info

Hello,

My name is Glotzbach. I live in Floyds Knobs, IN (Southern

Indiana, near Louisville, KY). I lost my hearing 8 years ago this

December. The doctor hasn't really ever said a cause and just

termed it Sudden Nerve Deafness. I have been using a hearing aid

during this time, but it has been difficult. I can no longer hear

music like I used to, occasionally I can hear a old familar tune. I

don't go to the movies anymore, and I have to use a phone with an

amplifier on it.

Going to get togethers are difficult because I can't follow group

discussions very well. I usually do pretty good in a small group

setting or one on one. When I loss my hearing, I had no hearing

whatever in my right ear since birth and had always depended on my

left ear and now that is gone. The doctor said I have 4% hearing in

my left ear and have told me that I'm a good candiate for the CI.

I'm really concerned that I will eventually loss my 4% and the

doctor has said that the CI would get me back up to around 50%.

When I first lost my hearing, I was pregnant with my first child and

was really nervous about having the CI done with a newborn. Since

then, I now have two kids ages 7 and 3. I would love to be able to

hear my kids better. I feel like I have missed out on a lot, but I

also feel I have kept a good outlook. I'm 33 and I think maybe I

should consider having the surgery. I would love some feedback.

Thanks,

Glotzbach

[Guest guest]

I'm not familiar with this CO but what kind of ingredients are there in it?

Barbara

Since my funds are very limited, i buy the Louana coconut oil from

wal-mart. i am concerned tho about the ingredients. i know it's not as

good as the more expensive but, is it better than the other veg. oils

out there! help!

Andy

[Guest guest]

it says, 100% pure and the only ingredient is coconut oil.no trans fat, has

no smell.

On 08 Mar 2007 12:03:32 -0800, Barbara <barbara3@...> wrote:

>

> I'm not familiar with this CO but what kind of ingredients are there in

> it?

>

> Barbara

>

> Since my funds are very limited, i buy the Louana coconut oil from

> wal-mart. i am concerned tho about the ingredients. i know it's not as

> good as the more expensive but, is it better than the other veg. oils

> out there! help!

> Andy

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have read somewhere that any version of coconut oil is better than

the alternatives.

But I have also read that it really makes a difference to use the

higher-quality Virgin CO. I think it will also make quite a

difference in the taste, too.

But I can definitely relate to financial constraints influencing

what you can afford to buy.

So I think you should buy what you can afford to for now, then, as

soon as you're able to, invest in some of the higher-quality oil and

see if you can notice a difference.

As long as you can cut out the " bad " fats as much as possible,

that's what's most important.

You can only do what you can afford to do. So do that until you can

afford to do more.

That's what I'm doing.

Cryss

>

> Since my funds are very limited, i buy the Louana coconut oil from

> wal-mart. i am concerned tho about the ingredients. i know it's

not as

> good as the more expensive but, is it better than the other veg.

oils

> out there! help!

> Andy

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It is OK then, if it is not too refined

Barbara

it says, 100% pure and the only ingredient is coconut oil.no trans fat, has no

smell.

[Guest guest]

Any version of VCO is better than the vegetable oils, especially the

ones that are hydrogenated.

The difference is that VCO is a medium-chain fatty acid, which gets

processed by the liver straight into energy, instead of being stored

as fat.

The vegetable oils--the hydrogenated ones--are long-chain fatty

acids which get stored immediately as fat.

As I understand what I've read, all of the usual vegetable oils are

not good for you. I think olive oil is still ok, but VCO is better.

And, according to what I've read, genuine butter, especially from

grass-fed cows, and even genuine lard, is better than the vegetable

oils.

And people didn't have problems with obesity and diabetes and heart

disease--at least not to the degree we do now--back when real butter

and lard was the only thing people used.

That's what I have read from reliable sources, and it all makes

sense to me.

My grandparents grew up on butter and lard, and other so-

called " bad " foods, and they were NEVER overweight. My grandmother

lived to be 92, and she never had a health problem. My step

grandfather got to 98. Modern doctors who " preach " low-fat, low-

salt, low this and that, would probably " cringe " at the foods they

ate, as being " disastrously unhealthy " for them.

But it wasn't.

Hope this helps answer your questions about VCO and veggie oils.

Cryss

>

> Since my funds are very limited, i buy the Louana coconut oil from

> wal-mart. i am concerned tho about the ingredients. i know it's

not as

> good as the more expensive but, is it better than the other veg.

oils

> out there! help!

> Andy

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

This oil has not much taste and no smell. i hope it's not too refined.

On 3/8/07, Barbara <barbara3@...> wrote:

>

> It is OK then, if it is not too refined

>

> Barbara

>

> it says, 100% pure and the only ingredient is coconut oil.no trans fat,

> has no smell.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Exactly, obesity, heart disease and diabetes were not a major problem in

this country(USA) until we switched to the polyunsaturated fats.

zoe

Thursday, March 8, 2007, 3:01:31 PM, you wrote:

> Any version of VCO is better than the vegetable oils, especially the

> ones that are hydrogenated.

> The difference is that VCO is a medium-chain fatty acid, which gets

> processed by the liver straight into energy, instead of being stored

> as fat.

> The vegetable oils--the hydrogenated ones--are long-chain fatty

> acids which get stored immediately as fat.

> As I understand what I've read, all of the usual vegetable oils are

> not good for you. I think olive oil is still ok, but VCO is better.

> And, according to what I've read, genuine butter, especially from

> grass-fed cows, and even genuine lard, is better than the vegetable

> oils.

> And people didn't have problems with obesity and diabetes and heart

> disease--at least not to the degree we do now--back when real butter

> and lard was the only thing people used.

> That's what I have read from reliable sources, and it all makes

> sense to me.

> My grandparents grew up on butter and lard, and other so-

> called " bad " foods, and they were NEVER overweight. My grandmother

> lived to be 92, and she never had a health problem. My step

> grandfather got to 98. Modern doctors who " preach " low-fat, low-

> salt, low this and that, would probably " cringe " at the foods they

> ate, as being " disastrously unhealthy " for them.

> But it wasn't.

> Hope this helps answer your questions about VCO and veggie oils.

> Cryss

>

>> Since my funds are very limited, i buy the Louana coconut oil from

>> wal-mart. i am concerned tho about the ingredients. i know it's

> not as

>> good as the more expensive but, is it better than the other veg.

> oils

>> out there! help!

>> Andy

>>

[Guest guest]

For cooking it is far better than any other vegetable oil and it is also very

stable in high temperatures which means it will not go rancid.

For health benefits though, unrefined, virgin CO is best. It is $45 to $49 a

gallon from several places.

Barbara

This oil has not much taste and no smell. i hope it's not too refined.

[Guest guest]

There is some coconut oil that has been refined, bleached, and

deodorized. That is the lowest quality CO. I think it's best for

just cooking with, especially if someone doesn't like the taste of

coconut (imagine that!).

The best way to know what's best to buy is to go by what your body

tells you. Some people get a " gag " reaction to some of the lesser-

quality CO's, a kind of " catch " in the throat.

If it has NO smell, then it has been deodorized, at least, to remove

the smell.

But I think that's still ok. I think you would still get the

benefits of the lauric acid, even if it's not as much as you would

get from the Virgin CO that's not RBD (refined, bleached,

deodorized).

Also, the RBD oil is probably coming from copra, which is a kind

of " left-over " dried coconut. I forget exactly what it is, but I

recall it's some kind of " unfresh " coconut, that's not as good as

the fresh, first-quality coconut.

I think the CO you're buying is OK for now. Anything CO is better

than the veggie oils. That's what I remember reading.

Like I said, you do what you can AFFORD to do, until you can afford

to do more.

Cryss

>

> It is OK then, if it is not too refined

>

> Barbara

>

>

>

>

> it says, 100% pure and the only ingredient is coconut oil.no trans

fat, has no smell.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am 67 and now know that the basis for my exceptionally good health was the

good food,water and air from living on a poor dirt farm in frosty Northern

Alberta from 1940 to 1956. After that things were not bad as Mum was a good cook

and smart shopper. things degenerated with time and at 55 years I realized that

I was not too well. Since then I feel that I have succeeded in total recovery.

It has been more than 18 years since I visited a medical DR for anything other

than one general medical, required for a life insurance policy. I have however

been to a chiropractor about 5 times in the last 20 years,only once in the past

10.

Re: need info

Any version of VCO is better than the vegetable oils, especially the

ones that are hydrogenated.

The difference is that VCO is a medium-chain fatty acid, which gets

processed by the liver straight into energy, instead of being stored

as fat.

The vegetable oils--the hydrogenated ones--are long-chain fatty

acids which get stored immediately as fat.

As I understand what I've read, all of the usual vegetable oils are

not good for you. I think olive oil is still ok, but VCO is better.

And, according to what I've read, genuine butter, especially from

grass-fed cows, and even genuine lard, is better than the vegetable

oils.

And people didn't have problems with obesity and diabetes and heart

disease--at least not to the degree we do now--back when real butter

and lard was the only thing people used.

That's what I have read from reliable sources, and it all makes

sense to me.

My grandparents grew up on butter and lard, and other so-

called " bad " foods, and they were NEVER overweight. My grandmother

lived to be 92, and she never had a health problem. My step

grandfather got to 98. Modern doctors who " preach " low-fat, low-

salt, low this and that, would probably " cringe " at the foods they

ate, as being " disastrously unhealthy " for them.

But it wasn't.

Hope this helps answer your questions about VCO and veggie oils.

Cryss

>

> Since my funds are very limited, i buy the Louana coconut oil from

> wal-mart. i am concerned tho about the ingredients. i know it's

not as

> good as the more expensive but, is it better than the other veg.

oils

> out there! help!

> Andy

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

On 3/9/07, Cryss <cryssnfrank@...> wrote:

>

> There is some coconut oil that has been refined, bleached, and

> deodorized. That is the lowest quality CO. I think it's best for

> just cooking with, especially if someone doesn't like the taste of

> coconut (imagine that!).

LOL! I have to admit, this is me. I've got various makes of VCO and I

struggle with all of them. I didn't particularly like the taste when I first

tried it but I persevered. Now it makes me gag. The only way I can use it is

in curries or really spicy foods to mask the taste.

In my defence I've never liked coconut sweets or cakes etc. I used to think

it was the texture, now I realise it's the taste as well :-( I've found a

tasteless, odorless CO that I now use for general (i.e. non-curry cooking) I

appreciate it's not as good as VCO but it's the best I can manage

cheers

Kirsteen

Chaos, confusion, disorder - my work here is done

[Guest guest]

Look...this is better than other oils if you don't want to use butter in

cooking.

Barbara

LOL! I have to admit, this is me. I've got various makes of VCO and I

struggle with all of them. I didn't particularly like the taste when I first

tried it but I persevered. Now it makes me gag. The only way I can use it is in

curries or really spicy foods to mask the taste.

In my defence I've never liked coconut sweets or cakes etc. I used to think it

was the texture, now I realise it's the taste as well :-( I've found a

tasteless, odorless CO that I now use for general (i.e. non-curry cooking) I

appreciate it's not as good as VCO but it's the best I can manage

cheers

Kirsteen

Chaos, confusion, disorder - my work here is done

[Guest guest]

On 3/9/07, Barbara <barbara3@...> wrote:

>

> Look...this is better than other oils if you don't want to use butter in

> cooking.

Ok so here's another question. I also use organic butter. Which is better

for cooking or should I just swap them around?

Kirsteen

Chaos, confusion, disorder - my work here is done

[Guest guest]

Both are very good and you will eventually know which foods taste better cooked

with which fat....

I like my eggs in butter rather than in CO but other foods are better in CO.

Barbara

Ok so here's another question. I also use organic butter. Which is better for

cooking or should I just swap them around?

Kirsteen

[Guest guest]

On 3/9/07, Barbara <barbara3@...> wrote:

>

> Both are very good and you will eventually know which foods taste better

> cooked with which fat....

Ah...if it's just for taste, give me butter every time or occasionally EVOL.

Kirsteen

Chaos, confusion, disorder - my work here is done

[Guest guest]

Well, me too, I like butter the best. Butter is THE healthiest fat there is

Barbara

Ah...if it's just for taste, give me butter every time or occasionally EVOL.

Kirsteen

[Guest guest]

60mg=1 grain

you are taking 4 1/2 grains

yes I would miss it if I didn't take it one day.

Gracia

I am on 270 mg of Armour Thyroid. I was just wondering if it was

normal to have symptoms from just missing two bills in one day.

Also how many grains am I taking.

Thanks for the help

[Guest guest]

I know lots of peeps split their Armour dose b/c T3 doesn't last long, but I

can't split the dose. If I don't get enough meds in the a.m. I get very

jittery, can't think or talk on the phone etc. Blech. Then I take cortef

throughout the day. I guess you need to experiment to see what works best for

you.

Gracia

Gracia, you said something that made me wonder about how I am taking

my meds. You take all your meds at once. I had the idea that doing

it twice a day was more like what your thyroid would do? Or does your

body store it until it is needed? I was taking 2 and 1/2 grains in

the morning and then 2 in the afternoon from what you said is that not

necessary?

Thanks for your time

[Guest guest]

Hello there, I don't know how much help I can be but here it goes...I am also

on prednisone, salphasalasine, and Humira. I am on short term disability, but

to be honest I don't know how anyone can really work with RA. If I am on my

feet too long, my legs are in excruciating pain at night. I was diagnosed July

of 07'. There are days when I get down on myself, but I am going to try to

think more positive. I saw Oprah the other day and it was all about positive

thinking. She also does a book club, which is about changing your life--check

out her website. Hope I helped,

Petry <mapetry0177@...> wrote:

I am new to this and am on prednisone and salphasalasine. My symptoms have

improved alot but still have some trouble. Is there any one out there that has

been healed completely? I was diagnosed in dec. 07. my hands and wrists were

mainly the problem. My ra # was 74 from my blood test. Is this a high #

compared to what? Do any of you know what yours was. I have filled out for

disability. I cant believe people can work with ra what can you do? I have

terible head aches and my back hurts all the time. I have had to go to a

therapist for depression also. Does this all sound familiar? Please give me

anything you know. I think I am getting addicted to Hydrocodone also. Also what

is the diff between oxycodone and hydrocodone?

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I think the difference between the drugs you mentioned is that oxycodone is

long-acting and hydrocodone is short-acting.

It's very normal to get depressed with RA, especially when you're flaring. Not

only is it a very stressful, scary disease, I think there are biochemical

reasons that flares make us blue. Inflammation probably affects brain chemistry

too.

I don't know if you would call me " healed " as I need drugs to function, but I do

great on prednisone (1-5mg) and Enbrel. The group has heard me say it so often,

they probably think Amgen-Wyeth pays me to shill for Enbrel, but it really has

been a lifesaver for me I can work full time, I can exercise, I chase my 4

year old, and I'm expecting my 2nd child in June.

My RF is usually around the 30s or 40s. My antiCCP antibodies are in the 90s to

100s. My markers of inflammation like CRP and sed rate go way down when my RA

is controlled. Once my sed rate was 1 and I exclaimed to my rheum, " I'm

practically a normal person! "

Hang in there, and if you're still struggling, consider a second opinion. Often

with RA, you have to try lots of different treatment approaches until you find

the one that works with your body and your type of RA. The most important thing

is to have a compassionate rheumatologist who will help you manage your disease

and be your cheerleader when things get tough.

very best wishes, Kate F

[ ] Need info

I am new to this and am on prednisone and salphasalasine. My symptoms have

improved alot but still have some trouble. Is there any one out there that has

been healed completely? I was diagnosed in dec. 07. my hands and wrists were

mainly the problem. My ra # was 74 from my blood test. Is this a high # compared

to what? Do any of you know what yours was. I have filled out for disability. I

cant believe people can work with ra what can you do? I have terible head aches

and my back hurts all the time. I have had to go to a therapist for depression

also. Does this all sound familiar? Please give me anything you know. I think I

am getting addicted to Hydrocodone also. Also what is the diff between oxycodone

and hydrocodone?

[Guest guest]

, your RH factor is very high! What was your ESR? If you can get your

ESR lowered, which means the higher the number the more inflammation you

have, you will feel better, then you will not need to use the Vicodin as

much. I have problems with my hands, wrists, fingers, hips, knees and back.

Do they have you on an NSAID? Such as Mobic or Arthertec? I drop things, and

at times have a really hard time doing my duties , but I just take it in

stride and do the best I can. Do you exercise? Walking is great, you can do

your own speed and distance and build it up at your pace.

You need to talk to your doctor and see what else he can do for you and if

you are not satisfied, find another doctor !You need to be proactive for

yourself and get the care you feel you should be getting !!!! Research and

find out what all is being done for RA.

I was Dx'd almost two years ago with moderate RA, I am now on Arava and will

starting Enbrel soon. I take prednisone as needed, Darvocet and zanaflex at

night, during the day I use Aleve, and Ultracet as needed. I also take

Cymbalta at night and man did it make a difference in my pain, sleep and

outlook!!! I also take Calcium, Zinc, and Magnesium at night to help with

sleep and my restless legs. I also take a good multi vitamin and Vitamin C

daily. You need to balance your work and rest and learn to listen to your

body. That was the hardest thing for me to learn!It took about a year to get

to a set of meds that worked for me, it does not happen right away, everyone

is different in how they react to meds. So much frustration and helpless

feelings getting to this point too !

I work 3-12's a week on my feet running, bending and lifting, some days are

harder then others, but I have to work. This past week having this

bronchitis and what ever other virus on top of it, which had better not be

the flu, as I had my flu shot last October like a good girl, LOL, it has

been hard.

, YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THE POSITITVE ATTITUDE!!!!! My attitude is:

I will beat the RA , it will not beat me !

I figure with the support of my family, meds, and God in my life, I will

work a few more years, would like another ten or so , but we will see !!! I

do not know if they will all be in the ER or not, but it will be in nursing.

My manager has been really nice in working my schedule the way I like it,

which is 2 days on, 3 days off. It gives me the day I need to recover and

then another if I need it and a day to do what I need to do in errands and

such. I feel it helps too when you have a boss who is understanding too !

My prayers are with both of you !!! I know you both will soon find the

right combination of meds that will help you too !!!

Debbie A

Have a great day !