Hi All

[Guest guest]

>

> I wondered if anyone on here has used diflucan..i took 4 150mg each

> and then stopped...my doctor gave me 7...am currently taking caprylic

> acid, betaine, grapefruit seed extract and astragalus..are these ok

to

> continue...and for how long do i take this..thanking you in advance..

>

I'm a newbie as well, but I've been here long enough to know the answer

to this one. Please click on " Files " to the left, then click

on " Bee's Candida Articles and How to Get Started. "

Most of us have used the caprylic acid, grapefruit seed extract, Alpha

Lapoic acid, flax oil, bentonite/psyllium shakes, etc... just as you

have. For most of us, they didn't work.

What is BRILLIANT about what you will read here is the simplicity of it

all. Everything makes sense. Bee has beaten candida, and has

developed a tried and true method, from what it seems to me. You don't

need to use ANY supplements other than what she recommends, or eat

anything that's not on the list. And better yet, you don't even need

to start taking antifungals until your body is ready for them.

The cost of this regimen is much less than other candida regimens too!

I haven't started the diet yet, but am slowly beginning to transfer to

it. (I cut out sugars and beer within the last few days).

Another thing is that Bee doesn't really recommend anything radical or

strange. (Other than totally rejecting all governmental and

medical " authorities " ... and all of western societies dietary norms,

that is) No wacky new-age stuff... no fasting... no liver,

gallbladder, colon cleanses, chakras, drum circles....

I've ordered everything to get started, and can't WAIT!!!

Good luck to you as you read all the information here, and then begin

your final assault on the yeasties...

Doug

[Guest guest]

>

> I wondered if anyone on here has used diflucan..i took 4 150mg each

> and then stopped...my doctor gave me 7...am currently taking caprylic

> acid, betaine, grapefruit seed extract and astragalus..are these ok

to continue...and for how long do i take this..thanking you in advance..

==>Hi there. Welcome to our group. What is your name please? Doug

answered your questions for you, but about diflucan, it is very

damaging to the liver, and there are so many natural antifungals that

work better and aren't damaging, i.e. coconut oil, butter, clove oil,

oil of oregano, garlic, and many foods.

Like Doug wrote please read the articles in our Group's Files first,

and then post your questions.

Cheers, Bee

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kari!

Welcome to the group. Nice to have you here. Have you been in the UK long? Do you notice much difference there as compared with the US regarding how AS is handled?

Mims

From: mommyladyof3 <mommyladyof3@...>Subject: ( ) Hi all Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 6:48 PM

Sort of new here, thought i would introduce myself.My name is Kari i have a 17 ds dx us aspergers age 13. My dh is active duty military and we are currently living in the Uk. Looking to meet other moms hopefully with teenagers such as myselfkari__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hello Kari & all the other new people. We have a 16yr old dx'd with Bipolar/Asperger amoung other dx's. We live in PA. Take care,Betty mommyladyof3 <mommyladyof3@...> wrote: Sort of new here, thought i would introduce myself.My name is Kari i have a 17 ds dx us aspergers age 13. My dh is active duty military and we are currently living in the

Uk. Looking to meet other moms hopefully with teenagers such as myselfkariTake care, Betty __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi all, I live in Reston, VA and have a son, 16 with Aspergers. I wish we all lived closer. Take care. Jody "Be the change you want to see in the world" Gandhi Re: ( ) Hi all

Hello Kari & all the other new people. We have a 16yr old dx'd with Bipolar/Asperger amoung other dx's. We live in PA. Take care,Betty mommyladyof3 <mommyladyof3> wrote: Sort of new here, thought i would introduce myself.My name is Kari i have a 17 ds dx us aspergers age 13. My dh is active duty military and we are currently living in the

Uk. Looking to meet other moms hopefully with teenagers such as myselfkariTake care, Betty ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __

[Guest guest]

Hi Margo

 

I'm currently on a green juice fast in an attempt to kill of some candida -

after reading about a 12 day green juice helath retreat to treat candida. And I

have a book by a leading alternative health practitioner in Australia giving a

21 day juice fast recipe which is supposed to banish candida.

 

Dont know how effective it is till I try it so I'm trying it.

 

Helen

 

 

 - On Sun, 30/11/08, free2ridejones <blairs3@...> wrote:

From: free2ridejones <blairs3@...>

Subject: Hi all

candidiasis

Received: Sunday, 30 November, 2008, 6:51 AM

I was just wondering if I was to stop food for about 3 days would that

help starve out the candida. I am not feeling well anyway and food is

not helping. I'v got a kidney stone and I have had heaps of pain and

felt very unwell for over a week now.

Anyway would that be a long enough time to start killing them off. And

then we I do feel like food just eat off the candida diet.

Thanks Margo

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[Guest guest]

>

> I was just wondering if I was to stop food for about 3 days would

that

> help starve out the candida. I am not feeling well anyway and food

is

> not helping. I'v got a kidney stone and I have had heaps of pain and

> felt very unwell for over a week now.

>

> Anyway would that be a long enough time to start killing them off.

And

> then we I do feel like food just eat off the candida diet.

>

> Thanks Margo

>

Dear Margo,

I used to fast to control candida and it worked very well for me. In

fact it was the only way I ever really got rid of it. But then I ate a

lot of garbage and it came back. My doctor says not to fast, but I

felt GREAT when I did. I didn't do it for three days. I fasted one

day, then had some yogurt the second day, then fasted the next day.

Beforehand, I ate very little for a couple of days. And had been

following the diet faithfully for weeks before that. But the fasting

totally knocked it out. In fact, when it disappeared, it was a total

shock. I'd had it so long that at first I didn't realize what had

happened. It happened to be Christmas day on the day of my second

fast, and I was flying home, and when I walked in the door to my

parents' house at midnight I went right to the bread box and ate some

cake. very bad. but the fasting was great.

These days I just eat hardly anything and take a lot of anti-candida

stuff. I'll fast again soon but am working my way up to it.

Good luck,

[Guest guest]

Hi Margo

I have juice fasted for three days at a time on three different

ocassions. Things did improve but as I started eating normally/sensibly

again I went back to square one. It was a lot of effort for no long

term gain.

helen

In

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy,

Have you been checked for Crohn's? Sometimes it presents in arthritis first,

then abdominal symptoms later. It seems like the Crohn's arthritis is more in

the big joints, too. I also saw that your brother has Crohn's. In any case, I

hope you feel better soon.

Warmly, Keri

[Guest guest]

I have been checked for Crohns and my brother has it

[ ] Re:Hi all

Hi Kathy,

Have you been checked for Crohn's? Sometimes it presents in arthritis first,

then abdominal symptoms later. It seems like the Crohn's arthritis is more in

the big joints, too. I also saw that your brother has Crohn's. In any case, I

hope you feel better soon.

Warmly, Keri

[Guest guest]

Hi...

I have been on MTX approximately the same amount of time, with a lot of the same

symptoms you describe. I am way better than I was without it however I always

have aches in my shoulders and usually some kind of minor pain in my wrists

(over used them throughout my work life). I have a very good Rheumatologist but

I wonder if I will ever be completely pain free again.

Stan

Seattle, Clear and cold.

-------------- Original message --------------

From: " k_stepnitz " <stepnitzcandles@...>

I have been on methotrexate for 5 months. It seems to be helping a bit.

I have seronegative RA, and I was diagnosed after seeing 3rd Rheumy. My

joints affected at this time, are my knees and my shoulders. My back

just started hurting, and my hands are stiff. I know that most RA pts

have it in their hands and such. Are my symptoms normal? I also have

alot of stiffness, big time, and all over pain.

Kathy

Michigan

[Guest guest]

Hi Cj sorry to hear about everyone in your family. Sounds like a tough year

indeed. Seems like things always happen at once to you. Did you have your back

fused at L5-S1? Sounds like you keep very busy for someone with a bad back. I

pray things slow down some for you soon. And your back feels better too. Best

wishes Sharon Group Owner

>

> I haven't post in awhile since the last year has been quite rough on a

personal & emotional level.

>

> My mom died last May 28 in the Western Pacific where she lived and where I

grew up. A nephew in the National Guard as killed by an IED on July 10 in

Afghanistan. My sister in Minneapolis died September 28 after 8-1/2 years

courageous battle with cancer. Finally, a nephew died in a drowning accident

last January.

>

> Life goes on, and we have to carry on as best we can. That is all we can do.

>

> How are you all doing and coping? I hope that you are all managing well and

are blessed with good things in life. Pain can be our worse enemy or our best

friend that cause us not to see the big picture clearly.

>

> I've had a good run since my L5/S1 surgery in July 2006. However, recently I

have been daubing on neck and shoulder stiffness, minor aches and pain in the

small of my back, some trace of tingling in my left thigh. For the first time, I

had a recurrence of several calf pain attack this time in my right calf. But, I

think the calf pain is from over doing some of the exercises.

>

> I do have cervical spinal cord compression in C3 through C6 with an 8mm

compression against the central canal on C5/C6 due to a bulging disc. There is

also a preponderance of bone spurs.

>

> So far, I got lucky because I am able to control the pain and numbness through

regular regimented exercise. There will come a day where I will have to deal

with any deterioration.

>

> The rest of the symptoms is probably because I did not do my daily aerobic

exercise, stretching, and strengthening/conditioning exercises the last four

days.

>

> Work has been quite stressful with ridiculous datelines. I have been assigned

a new manager. I am still doing my old job plus the new job. Then, they assigned

me the jobs of two people who were laid off recently.

>

> I keep reminding myself I have been given a second chance with my back

surgery, I still have a job, and I have the love and care of my family. Then,

the pain and stress is not bad at all. I take it as it comes and I try to make

the best of things in a workman like fashion.

>

> One day at a time. I go for a long walk over my lunch hour, and then I feel

refreshed.

>

> There are many good things in life that we are blessed with. Sometimes, it is

difficult to see them when we are in the grips of pain. They are there if we

look hard.

>

> Bless You All. Life is great!

>

> CJ

>

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

> Life Is

> Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

> Life is beauty, admire it.

> Life is a dream, realize it

> Life is a challenge, meet it

> Life is a duty, complete it

> Life is a game, play it

> Life is a promise, fulfill it

> Life is sorrow, overcome it

> Life is a song, sing it

> Life is a struggle, accept it

> Life is a tragedy, confront it

> Life is an adventure, dare it

> Life is luck, make it

> Life is too precious, do not destroy it

> Life is life, fight for it

> Mother

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Cj sorry to hear about everyone in your family. Sounds like a tough year

indeed. Seems like things always happen at once to you. Did you have your back

fused at L5-S1? Sounds like you keep very busy for someone with a bad back. I

pray things slow down some for you soon. And your back feels better too. Best

wishes Sharon Group Owner

>

> I haven't post in awhile since the last year has been quite rough on a

personal & emotional level.

>

> My mom died last May 28 in the Western Pacific where she lived and where I

grew up. A nephew in the National Guard as killed by an IED on July 10 in

Afghanistan. My sister in Minneapolis died September 28 after 8-1/2 years

courageous battle with cancer. Finally, a nephew died in a drowning accident

last January.

>

> Life goes on, and we have to carry on as best we can. That is all we can do.

>

> How are you all doing and coping? I hope that you are all managing well and

are blessed with good things in life. Pain can be our worse enemy or our best

friend that cause us not to see the big picture clearly.

>

> I've had a good run since my L5/S1 surgery in July 2006. However, recently I

have been daubing on neck and shoulder stiffness, minor aches and pain in the

small of my back, some trace of tingling in my left thigh. For the first time, I

had a recurrence of several calf pain attack this time in my right calf. But, I

think the calf pain is from over doing some of the exercises.

>

> I do have cervical spinal cord compression in C3 through C6 with an 8mm

compression against the central canal on C5/C6 due to a bulging disc. There is

also a preponderance of bone spurs.

>

> So far, I got lucky because I am able to control the pain and numbness through

regular regimented exercise. There will come a day where I will have to deal

with any deterioration.

>

> The rest of the symptoms is probably because I did not do my daily aerobic

exercise, stretching, and strengthening/conditioning exercises the last four

days.

>

> Work has been quite stressful with ridiculous datelines. I have been assigned

a new manager. I am still doing my old job plus the new job. Then, they assigned

me the jobs of two people who were laid off recently.

>

> I keep reminding myself I have been given a second chance with my back

surgery, I still have a job, and I have the love and care of my family. Then,

the pain and stress is not bad at all. I take it as it comes and I try to make

the best of things in a workman like fashion.

>

> One day at a time. I go for a long walk over my lunch hour, and then I feel

refreshed.

>

> There are many good things in life that we are blessed with. Sometimes, it is

difficult to see them when we are in the grips of pain. They are there if we

look hard.

>

> Bless You All. Life is great!

>

> CJ

>

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

> Life Is

> Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

> Life is beauty, admire it.

> Life is a dream, realize it

> Life is a challenge, meet it

> Life is a duty, complete it

> Life is a game, play it

> Life is a promise, fulfill it

> Life is sorrow, overcome it

> Life is a song, sing it

> Life is a struggle, accept it

> Life is a tragedy, confront it

> Life is an adventure, dare it

> Life is luck, make it

> Life is too precious, do not destroy it

> Life is life, fight for it

> Mother

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Cj sorry to hear about everyone in your family. Sounds like a tough year

indeed. Seems like things always happen at once to you. Did you have your back

fused at L5-S1? Sounds like you keep very busy for someone with a bad back. I

pray things slow down some for you soon. And your back feels better too. Best

wishes Sharon Group Owner

>

> I haven't post in awhile since the last year has been quite rough on a

personal & emotional level.

>

> My mom died last May 28 in the Western Pacific where she lived and where I

grew up. A nephew in the National Guard as killed by an IED on July 10 in

Afghanistan. My sister in Minneapolis died September 28 after 8-1/2 years

courageous battle with cancer. Finally, a nephew died in a drowning accident

last January.

>

> Life goes on, and we have to carry on as best we can. That is all we can do.

>

> How are you all doing and coping? I hope that you are all managing well and

are blessed with good things in life. Pain can be our worse enemy or our best

friend that cause us not to see the big picture clearly.

>

> I've had a good run since my L5/S1 surgery in July 2006. However, recently I

have been daubing on neck and shoulder stiffness, minor aches and pain in the

small of my back, some trace of tingling in my left thigh. For the first time, I

had a recurrence of several calf pain attack this time in my right calf. But, I

think the calf pain is from over doing some of the exercises.

>

> I do have cervical spinal cord compression in C3 through C6 with an 8mm

compression against the central canal on C5/C6 due to a bulging disc. There is

also a preponderance of bone spurs.

>

> So far, I got lucky because I am able to control the pain and numbness through

regular regimented exercise. There will come a day where I will have to deal

with any deterioration.

>

> The rest of the symptoms is probably because I did not do my daily aerobic

exercise, stretching, and strengthening/conditioning exercises the last four

days.

>

> Work has been quite stressful with ridiculous datelines. I have been assigned

a new manager. I am still doing my old job plus the new job. Then, they assigned

me the jobs of two people who were laid off recently.

>

> I keep reminding myself I have been given a second chance with my back

surgery, I still have a job, and I have the love and care of my family. Then,

the pain and stress is not bad at all. I take it as it comes and I try to make

the best of things in a workman like fashion.

>

> One day at a time. I go for a long walk over my lunch hour, and then I feel

refreshed.

>

> There are many good things in life that we are blessed with. Sometimes, it is

difficult to see them when we are in the grips of pain. They are there if we

look hard.

>

> Bless You All. Life is great!

>

> CJ

>

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

> Life Is

> Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

> Life is beauty, admire it.

> Life is a dream, realize it

> Life is a challenge, meet it

> Life is a duty, complete it

> Life is a game, play it

> Life is a promise, fulfill it

> Life is sorrow, overcome it

> Life is a song, sing it

> Life is a struggle, accept it

> Life is a tragedy, confront it

> Life is an adventure, dare it

> Life is luck, make it

> Life is too precious, do not destroy it

> Life is life, fight for it

> Mother

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Cj sorry to hear about everyone in your family. Sounds like a tough year

indeed. Seems like things always happen at once to you. Did you have your back

fused at L5-S1? Sounds like you keep very busy for someone with a bad back. I

pray things slow down some for you soon. And your back feels better too. Best

wishes Sharon Group Owner

>

> I haven't post in awhile since the last year has been quite rough on a

personal & emotional level.

>

> My mom died last May 28 in the Western Pacific where she lived and where I

grew up. A nephew in the National Guard as killed by an IED on July 10 in

Afghanistan. My sister in Minneapolis died September 28 after 8-1/2 years

courageous battle with cancer. Finally, a nephew died in a drowning accident

last January.

>

> Life goes on, and we have to carry on as best we can. That is all we can do.

>

> How are you all doing and coping? I hope that you are all managing well and

are blessed with good things in life. Pain can be our worse enemy or our best

friend that cause us not to see the big picture clearly.

>

> I've had a good run since my L5/S1 surgery in July 2006. However, recently I

have been daubing on neck and shoulder stiffness, minor aches and pain in the

small of my back, some trace of tingling in my left thigh. For the first time, I

had a recurrence of several calf pain attack this time in my right calf. But, I

think the calf pain is from over doing some of the exercises.

>

> I do have cervical spinal cord compression in C3 through C6 with an 8mm

compression against the central canal on C5/C6 due to a bulging disc. There is

also a preponderance of bone spurs.

>

> So far, I got lucky because I am able to control the pain and numbness through

regular regimented exercise. There will come a day where I will have to deal

with any deterioration.

>

> The rest of the symptoms is probably because I did not do my daily aerobic

exercise, stretching, and strengthening/conditioning exercises the last four

days.

>

> Work has been quite stressful with ridiculous datelines. I have been assigned

a new manager. I am still doing my old job plus the new job. Then, they assigned

me the jobs of two people who were laid off recently.

>

> I keep reminding myself I have been given a second chance with my back

surgery, I still have a job, and I have the love and care of my family. Then,

the pain and stress is not bad at all. I take it as it comes and I try to make

the best of things in a workman like fashion.

>

> One day at a time. I go for a long walk over my lunch hour, and then I feel

refreshed.

>

> There are many good things in life that we are blessed with. Sometimes, it is

difficult to see them when we are in the grips of pain. They are there if we

look hard.

>

> Bless You All. Life is great!

>

> CJ

>

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

> Life Is

> Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

> Life is beauty, admire it.

> Life is a dream, realize it

> Life is a challenge, meet it

> Life is a duty, complete it

> Life is a game, play it

> Life is a promise, fulfill it

> Life is sorrow, overcome it

> Life is a song, sing it

> Life is a struggle, accept it

> Life is a tragedy, confront it

> Life is an adventure, dare it

> Life is luck, make it

> Life is too precious, do not destroy it

> Life is life, fight for it

> Mother

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny,

It's good to see you posting again; I've missed our cheerleader. I'm

sorry that you're having such a bad time of it. Can't your rheumy do

anything to help you? And then to fall, on top of everything else,

just adding insult to injury.

I'll be sending positive thoughts your way in hopes that you will soon

get some relief.

Sue

On Apr 8, 2009, at 8:36 PM, tdianaok wrote:

> Hi everyone,

>

> I know its been a long while since posting, sorry. I am just having

> a very bad time, and not able to do much of anything. It just seems

> to get worse each day, not sure sometimes how to cope, but do what I

> can.

> I miss reading posts, and hearing from all my dear friends.

> I had a bad fall Friday, thank goodness I didn't break anything, but

> very sore, and very bruised. I'm still on humira and mtx, and now

> taking some prednisone. I need some relief, and everyone knows how

> frustrating that can be. Sending some sunshine to all, and hope some

> better days to all.

> Hugs to all, Tawny

[Guest guest]

Hi Betty,

So nice to hear from you. I've been on Lortab for five years, and I

feel it doesn't work so good anymore. It has helped me lots through the

years. Glad you joined the group, its an amazing place to be.

>

> hi tawny,

> i'm sort of new on here, my name is betty.... glad to meet you.

> i know how you feel with the pain, sure hope you can get some

relief... are you taking anything for pain ?? i don't know what i'd do

without my lortab. at least i can function with it.

>

> hugs to you.....

>

> BETTY

>

> PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS

>

> MAY NO SOLDIER GO UNLOVED, MAY NO SOLDIER WALK ALONE, MAY NO SOLDIER

BE FORGOTTEN, UNTIL THEY ALL COME HOME.

>

> SOLDIER'S ANGELS

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

I've had to hang up my pom-poms for awhile,lol I see my rheumy in a

couple of weeks, and I will talk to her. Maybe its time for a change,

once again. I may try one of the IV meds.

How are you girl? Oh, I've missed hearing from you. I hope to get on

here, get me out of my recliner or bed, once in awhile. I would love

to have a laptop one day.

Take care my friend, and sending good vibes your way, Tawny

>

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I know its been a long while since posting, sorry. I am just having

> > a very bad time, and not able to do much of anything. It just seems

> > to get worse each day, not sure sometimes how to cope, but do what I

> > can.

> > I miss reading posts, and hearing from all my dear friends.

> > I had a bad fall Friday, thank goodness I didn't break anything, but

> > very sore, and very bruised. I'm still on humira and mtx, and now

> > taking some prednisone. I need some relief, and everyone knows how

> > frustrating that can be. Sending some sunshine to all, and hope some

> > better days to all.

> > Hugs to all, Tawny

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tawny:

I have been thinking of you these last 2 days. Imagine my surprise when

I saw your post today. I sure have missed talking with you, etc.

I was so sorry to read that you are feeling so awful, and that you had a

bad fall. Thank God you broke nothing. I know how wearing pain is, and

I am sorry you are in such bad pain. I hope the Pred. starts to give

you some relief. I hope you have some nice strong pain pills to help

you. No fun to suffer like that day in and day out.

I am praying you will have better days ahead, and pain free days also.

God Bless you, and take care. So nice to read your post today.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I know its been a long while since posting, sorry. I am just having a

very bad time, and not able to do much of anything. It just seems to get

worse each day, not sure sometimes how to cope, but do what I can.

> I miss reading posts, and hearing from all my dear friends.

> I had a bad fall Friday, thank goodness I didn't break anything, but

very sore, and very bruised. I'm still on humira and mtx, and now taking

some prednisone. I need some relief, and everyone knows how frustrating

that can be. Sending some sunshine to all, and hope some better days to

all.

> Hugs to all, Tawny

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tawny,

I'm still doing wonderfully well with Enbrel. I am so grateful that it

continues to help me so much. I have been having some pain in my back

from a vertebra out of place, but even it has been quiet for a while

now.

I hope that your rheumy will be able to prescribe something that will

give you some relief. Do try to post, though, because we really miss

you when you don't.

You take care, too, and I'm sending those good vibes right back atcha.

Sue

On Apr 9, 2009, at 1:38 AM, tdianaok wrote:

>

> Hi Sue,

>

> I've had to hang up my pom-poms for awhile,lol I see my rheumy in a

> couple of weeks, and I will talk to her. Maybe its time for a change,

> once again. I may try one of the IV meds.

>

> How are you girl? Oh, I've missed hearing from you. I hope to get on

> here, get me out of my recliner or bed, once in awhile. I would love

> to have a laptop one day.

>

> Take care my friend, and sending good vibes your way, Tawny

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome back, Tawny. Betty and I were talking about you and wondering when

we might hear from you again. I'm glad you're doing well enough and hope it

will stay in the 'good' direction. Careful with the falls, they can

certainly hurt! BTDT

Dennis in eastexas

On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 9:25 PM, marysue <marysue@...> wrote:

>

>

> Tawny,

>

> It's good to see you posting again; I've missed our cheerleader. I'm

> sorry that you're having such a bad time of it. Can't your rheumy do

> anything to help you? And then to fall, on top of everything else,

> just adding insult to injury.

>

> I'll be sending positive thoughts your way in hopes that you will soon

> get some relief.

>

> Sue

>

> On Apr 8, 2009, at 8:36 PM, tdianaok wrote:

>

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I know its been a long while since posting, sorry. I am just having

> > a very bad time, and not able to do much of anything. It just seems

> > to get worse each day, not sure sometimes how to cope, but do what I

> > can.

> > I miss reading posts, and hearing from all my dear friends.

> > I had a bad fall Friday, thank goodness I didn't break anything, but

> > very sore, and very bruised. I'm still on humira and mtx, and now

> > taking some prednisone. I need some relief, and everyone knows how

> > frustrating that can be. Sending some sunshine to all, and hope some

> > better days to all.

> > Hugs to all, Tawny

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, those falls can be really bad. Today I was coming up the back

steps and stumbled or something. Do we ever really know what causes us

to fall? Anyway, I landed on my feet, very hard, somehow, but screamed

and about scared my husband to death. I hadn't even seem him; he was

crouched behind the grill, doing something.

Dennis, you've been silent lately. How goes it with you?

Sue

On Apr 9, 2009, at 10:40 PM, Dennis W wrote:

> Welcome back, Tawny. Betty and I were talking about you and

> wondering when

> we might hear from you again. I'm glad you're doing well enough and

> hope it

> will stay in the 'good' direction. Careful with the falls, they can

> certainly hurt! BTDT

[Guest guest]

Hi Barbara,

It is so nice to hear from you. I have thought of you often, and I hope

things are better for you. I miss talking with you, so we'll have to

catch up.

The RA, and all the other little diseases along with it, is causing me

grief. I just can't catch a break anymore. Its just hard to function

each day. The prednisone helps some, but not totally. I am taking

Lortab, and its not working for me like it use to. I'm sure my body is

just use to it, so I need something else.

There are so many pains, I just keep quiet. Nothing anyone can do about

it, so its hard at times. I have ddg to, and so I'm just a big pain,lol

I also have plantar fascia, so I don't walk much right now. I see my

rheumy the 27th, and I don't even want to hear the words, " exercise "

or " walking " right now. I would love to be able to walk, but no way.

When you get the chance email me, and let me know how you are. You are

such a great person, and I know your future is looking brighter for you.

Look to the stars, and always be you, Tawny

>

>

> Hi Tawny:

>

> I have been thinking of you these last 2 days. Imagine my surprise

when

> I saw your post today. I sure have missed talking with you, etc.

>

> I was so sorry to read that you are feeling so awful, and that you had

a

> bad fall. Thank God you broke nothing. I know how wearing pain is, and

> I am sorry you are in such bad pain. I hope the Pred. starts to give

> you some relief. I hope you have some nice strong pain pills to help

> you. No fun to suffer like that day in and day out.

>

> I am praying you will have better days ahead, and pain free days also.

> God Bless you, and take care. So nice to read your post today.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Barbara

[Guest guest]

Sue,

I'm so glad the enbrel is still helping you. You have been on it for

quite awhile. I hope the pain from your back stays away.

If I get a stronger med then Lortab, I will have to see the rheumy

monthly, which really sucks. I live 100 miles from the office, so not

good on my body or wallet. She wanted to give me something last year,

but I just didn't want the drive. As for now, gas prices our down a

little, so I might just deal with it.

I will sure try to post. I'm very sorry, when I'm gone for so long.

Its so hard for me to get on the PC at times. I can't walk very well

now. I'm having a terrible time with my elbow also. I need a overhaul,

a whole new body.

You take care of yourself, Tawny

>

> >

> > Hi Sue,

> >

> > I've had to hang up my pom-poms for awhile,lol I see my rheumy in a

> > couple of weeks, and I will talk to her. Maybe its time for a

change,

> > once again. I may try one of the IV meds.

> >

> > How are you girl? Oh, I've missed hearing from you. I hope to get on

> > here, get me out of my recliner or bed, once in awhile. I would love

> > to have a laptop one day.

> >

> > Take care my friend, and sending good vibes your way, Tawny

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for the warm welcome! I am glad to see your still posting. I

hope things are going well for you. I'm still going, just very slowly,

you know how that goes.

Take care of yourself, and tell Betty, " hi! " Tawny

>

> Welcome back, Tawny. Betty and I were talking about you and wondering

when

> we might hear from you again. I'm glad you're doing well enough and

hope it

> will stay in the 'good' direction. Careful with the falls, they can

> certainly hurt! BTDT

>

> Dennis in eastexas

>