Re: Occupational Therapists

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Carol, I just thought I would tell you that at the Roadback Foundation, I

read where they are starting clinical trials of Minocin for Osteoprosis, that

tests showed that it built bone mass in rats and it might be your mom would

want to try it. I don't know if this helps or not, but it might lol Chris

from Ohio

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I have a referral from my doc for the Arthritis Society and I use all of

their resources, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists

etc. I found the Arthritis Society were more apt to try the home remedies

first before the DMARDS. They believe in diet, exercise, rest, reduced

stress etc. And I love their compassion for their patients.

Donna

Ottawa, Canada

Scleroderma, Jan.95, AP Oct.97

(My Story) http://www3.sympatico.ca/mousepotatoes )

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rheumatic Occupational Therapists

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>I have finally talked my doctor into giving me a script to see an

>occupational therapist. Several months ago he told me not to worry about

my

>deforming fingers- (yeah right!) so last week I went at it from another

angle

>and got the script. He put down 3 sessions a week for 6 weeks which is too

>much. I would just like to learn some exercises and also get some " rings " .

>Am I going to the right kind of therapist for this?

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>Also, anyone that has experience with osteoporosis medications such as

>Fosamax- can you email me privately? The doc told my mom she needs to

start

>on this drug right away and I was concerned of side effects.

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>I am still taking the Clindy IV's every 8 weeks- as I have been doing for

the

>last 1 1/2 years. I haven't turned the corner yet but I'm still hopeful!

I

>find that a darvoncette 3 times a week at bedtime helps a lot. I can't

>fathom why this med would help with joint swelling though.

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>Thanks to all!

>Carol*

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