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Visit the Old Creaky Board via the link to the right.) hourly 1 2008-09-26T01:34:16Z http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/q-a/637656739/527617458/view I'm sorry, I had to laugh - my DH's name is Richard, too! 2010-03-21T15:56:24Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/local-face-to-face-arthritis-support-groups/168067086/624332576/view makes perfect sense and if it is stick figures I can actually draw those on my Mac i think....  or have my son draw it..for me...unless you want to draw ... 2010-03-21T14:44:15Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/q-a/637656739/75823072/view June,  I am just as guilty so don't feel bad..we will catch up soon I am sure...  hope all is well.  Tess 2010-03-21T14:39:06Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/q-a/820419489/78944576/view Adrienne,  Great IDEA!!!  you are doing right by yourself an your family...  good luck... 2010-03-21T14:37:41Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/traditional-meds-and-side-effects/658701365/927553772/view I take seasonique to get my period only once every 3 months.  I started this two years ago after I was hospitalized for a bad migraine.  The hormone ... 2010-03-20T23:48:34Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/non-traditional-treatments/700596479/450436300/view Well, this is just my opinion, but I think for people like us, with so many meds, it might be best to talk to your doctor about these supplements before adding ... 2010-03-20T22:22:12Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/non-traditional-treatments/375132730/95110535/view I do yoga as one of my ways of working out... I really like how streched out and flexible I feel afterwards. I think it'll be different for everyone depending ... 2010-03-20T22:12:13Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/traditional-meds-and-side-effects/658701365/927553771/view Kati & Britt- I do that too... I love it! Part of why I started doing it is because I was having monthly flares with the hormone changes, which were ... 2010-03-20T22:05:54Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/traditional-meds-and-side-effects/658701365/840163481/view Laura, They will get you to a managable place where you won't have to live another 40 years in pain.  If nothing else, they will greatly reduce your ... 2010-03-20T21:52:39Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/traditional-meds-and-side-effects/658701365/840163480/view Hello all! I have read through the threads regarding Enbrel and to tell you the truth, I am a little scared now. Dr. K wants me to start on it Monday. My ... 2010-03-20T21:26:08Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/introduce-yourself/852278321/741217208/view Kia ora (that's 'hello'in the maori language). I live in New Zealand and am 44. I've had reactive arthritis for 16 years. It was triggered by campylobacter ... 2010-03-20T21:14:31Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/non-traditional-treatments/700596479/183517148/view Ok guys, as I am all over the alternative medicine thread, you might have guessed, I am flaring and my meds not working, so I am looking for options. (Dr. K ... 2010-03-20T20:58:50Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/non-traditional-treatments/375132730/902111320/view There is a lady at our local health food store who teaches yoga. I am thinking of starting next week. Anyone have any experience with yoga they would like to ... 2010-03-20T20:37:55Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/non-traditional-treatments/730120155/252362587/view Jon (hubby) ordered some mangosteen juice from Lakewood Organics this week. It's very expensive (over $20 for 32 oz.). The dosage is 2-4 oz. daily. It tastes ... 2010-03-20T20:34:53Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/q-a/637656739/999356082/view XX Thanks Tess, I'm still working on getting him to the docs, but what he says and actually gets aroind to doing are two dofferent things. J.X No ... 2010-03-20T20:31:42Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/q-a/773577383/445539601/view Adrienne, this is going to sound weird, but try spraying windex on your fingers to get the rings off. (Got the trick from a Mom & Pop jewelry shop. ;)) ... 2010-03-20T18:43:52Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/q-a/773577383/905084386/view Tess, Sorry to hear that you're having such a hard time.  I can't believe it's so cold in FL and you're sweating!  Ironic.  I hope you can ... 2010-03-20T18:40:24Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/q-a/820419489/11829033/view Ladies, thank you so very much for the words of encouragement and helpful ideas.  After a long cry last night, and reading your ideas today, I think I've ... 2010-03-20T18:28:35Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/im-feeling-vulnerable/698878446/498417180/view You know you have RA when... *you can relate to everything in this thread. ;) Hope you're all having a superfantastic and extra-comfortable day!! *hugs* 2010-03-20T16:03:06Z Comment http://www.creakyjoints.org/community/creakyboard/local-face-to-face-arthritis-support-groups/168067086/441831039/view You could do something with people supporting each other to lift one person higher (like a cheerleader pyramid?) The top person could be holding a star? I'm ... 2010-03-20T15:58:00Z Comment