~ Veins: What to do?

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<< From: " Valued Compaq Customer " <ruf-caimi@...>

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That is a great site, I got a lot on Prosorba. I was looking for all the

technical stuff with this, for my son, and that is what I found. Thank You

((((((hugs)))) I am still not sure what to do, this is a little

scarry. One thing you need is great veins and I don't have that.

Actually, most times when I need test done, they always end up at the same

poor vein. They have done it so many times the vein now has scar tissue.

I will still research all I can, I have about 2 weeks before I go to the

Rheumy.

Thanks, >>

Hi ,

You're welcome, . But I give my Mom the credit for telling me about <A

HREF= " http://www.askjeeves.com/ " >Ask Jeeves!</A> I am glad this site works

out so great for you. The search engine I have always used is <A

HREF= " http://www.dogpile.com/ " >Dogpile</A>. That one is pretty good too. So

now I switch between the two.

Good. You have a good 2 weeks to get loaded with info for your RD. He/she's

going to love you! Mine, too when I see him April 4. hehe.. I think he will

be happy to see me taking charge for a change.

Veins could be a problem. I have thought about that on occasion. My veins

have been used and reused so many times I have sometimes worried about what

would be done in an emergency if they can't find a vein. So far, I only have

one that doesn't work. I do know they go to the foot if they can't find one

in your arm. I hear that hurts more. Has anyone had that problem where they

have to use your foot?

The other day I recommended Remicade to a friend of mine. Enbrel had failed

for her. And she told me her veins are pretty shot. So what do you do in a

situation like that? She is also very young. About 29 or so. She developed

JRA around the age of 13 like I did, and has had double knee and hip

replacements, and her RA is still really active and painful. I am frustrated

for her bcs Remicade has worked so well for me, and bcs there is something

that would probably help her, but her veins aren't in very good condition.

, good luck with what happens! I will want a report, of course! I want

*relief* for you, dang it! I wouldn't wish this kind of pain on an enemy,

much less a friend like you! Hang in there. Good things come to those who

wait. But the waiting can be so painful... sigh...

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