http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/ Posts for alt.support.arthritis Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:48:52 PDT http://www.nnseek.com/ http://www.nnseek.com/img/64.png 64 64 NNSeek http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/gluocosimine_increased_peeing_117898308t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/gluocosimine_increased_peeing_117898308t.html I have no other medical conditions (fingers crossed.)
I have been on the usual Meds....Diclofenic 150 mg per day..some
Paracetamol.

Two months ago I started to take Gluocosimine at the recommended 1500 Mg per
every day tabs.
Just basic gluocosimine ..not including any other substance.

Now, I am used to having to get up to go to the toilet once most nights .
But recently I have found I needed to Pee
2 or 3 times per every night...Also I became aware of a dry mouth feeling .

I suspected the gluocosimine & in the last 8 days have stopped taking it
completely.
The 2 to 3 Pee night visits & that Dry mouth disappeared within 2 days and I
now have the once per some, not every night
Toilet visit.
I feel certain it was down to the gluocosimine. I searched around the Net
but could not find such symptoms
mentioned against gluocosimine,
EXCEPT for a few mentions of these symptoms in connection with its use with
Dogs (I am a Human being)

Any body have thoughts on this ??
I have not found any improvement in any respect with using the gluocosimine
in these 2 month's & my understanding
is that it should show results if its going to in that time.
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]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:48:52 PDT http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/my_uncle_died_of_that_117906756t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/my_uncle_died_of_that_117906756t.html

My Uncle Died of That
By Sandra Winicur

My good friend Kay, the most empathetic person I know, wrinkled her
face with sympathy when I told her I had cancer.

"Multiple myeloma?" she asked. "Isn't that the one with black skin
moles?"

"No," I said. "Myeloma affects bone marrow."

"Kay," her husband said softly, "didn't your uncle have multiple
myeloma?"

Kay turned back to me, her face again a mask of pity. "That's
right," she said. "My uncle died of that. It was terrible."


Full story at http://www.curetoday.com
See also "How to React to the News"


___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12

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]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:49:00 PDT http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/thanks_for_advice_re_knee_replacement_117888836t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/thanks_for_advice_re_knee_replacement_117888836t.html worked the quads (ok, tummy too but that's a different story), weeded
for hours (but then sat to enjoy the result), then enjoyed a good book
on food production along with a glass of wine.

Thanks to all for info on preparing for knee surgery - of course, I
keep thinking I might not need it but....will take all advice to
heart.

Heather

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]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:47:30 PDT http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/bed_wedge_117822532t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/bed_wedge_117822532t.html beds and whatnot.

Well, on the advice of my new RD, we were to raise the head of our bed
4-5". Unfortunately, we have a platform bed that attaches to a bookcase
headboard. In other words, putting a phone book under the top of the bed
was not going to work.

So we got creative, and found these firm foam wedges:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=101538

Two of them under the mattress at the head of the bed seems to do the
trick. It leaves our legs flat but whole upper body on a slanted
surface. It's actually quite comfortable, and I've been sleeping well as
a result. I am a fan so far.

Just thought I'd share, for those who also need to raise their upper
body but can't afford to just go buy a whole new bed (or recliner!)

Love to all,

Aim

ps... found a wedding location! November 1 is now set in stone!

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]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:08:50 PDT http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/ping_diane_c_117814340t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/ping_diane_c_117814340t.html Just wanted you to know I kicked my husband up to our cabin by himself for a
week and am spending my week getting ready for infusions. So what am I
doing to relax during that time?? quilting (getting bindings ready to sew
while doing the 4 days of infusions), pulling some weeds slowly each day so
they don't bother me while I am down and.....I have The secret Life of Cee
Cee and Bay at Midnight to reread. My husband said that is the real reason
I kicked him out - good books to read. Could be half right.

So thank you for making my life that much better. Books are my lifeline and
I read at least one a day (I know they are kind of light ones but.... they
do make my day). Your books are so good and I have read them over so many
times. I have favorite authors (currently reading Paranormals which I can't
believe how much I like) but I do go back to several authors over and over.
I often hope that writers know how much they enrich and allow us escape,
education, etc. I know writing doesn't make one hugely rich (we should all
wish) but to me you are so important.

My mother in law finally had to admit this week that she can no longer even
see the large print and her hearing aids just don't catch enough of the
books on tape. She said it was the saddest day of her life to give up books
and especially the newspaper. I don't think I have ever seen her without a
book in hand but at 93 she has read more books than most people ever do. I
think she read War and Peace at least 6 times. Her favorite book.

So on behalf of many of us - thank you for doing what you do. I know it
isn't always easy and I know that you have been agonizing over your last
book. It will be a great read - all of us here who cherish what you write
know that. You help me in more ways that I can tell.

Kelly in BC

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]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:34:15 PDT http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/sylvia_117802308t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/sylvia_117802308t.html needed to have a new line put in because she had pulled out the PICC
line. They were not able to insert the line. Her arms felt very hard,
and Harold was told that is because her kidneys are shutting down.
Basically to make a long story short, she regained consciousness
briefly and asked for a DNR/DNV (do not ventilate) order to be in
place. Cognitively i think we knew that would be the outcome, but
emotionally we have not been ready for this. There would be no quality
of life; she would never speak, eat, drink, or leave her bed again. It
is no way to live.

The docs in St. Paul's told us she would never leave ICU, and we did
not want to accept that. She has left, but has been back three times.

I still cannot understand how it got to this point. Yesterday is 7
years since her son was in his MVA, and he was pronounced dead at
12:20 on the morning of July 7th.
Rose @}->--
Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown,
one seeks to understand it.

Please remove "Ima" to reply.

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]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:19:58 PDT http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/diagnosis_left_knee_total_replacement_help_117801796t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/diagnosis_left_knee_total_replacement_help_117801796t.html surgeon had messed around with Synvisc injections and arthroscopic surgery,
my knee was in an emergency condition. I couldn't even put any weight on
it, and when getting up in the morning, it took me awhile to straighten out
that leg. I then got a second opinion from a surgeon in a larger city than
mine, and I was "on the table" in less than 3 weeks. I've never regretted it,
and the joint is working just fine. The only disappointment I have is that FM
has done its work on the muscles around the knee, so I still experience some
pain, but at least I can walk now without a cane or walker! I'm not sure
what you could do to prepare for the knee replacement, other than preparing
your mind in a positive way by reading more about the procedure and getting
experiences from other people, like you are now doing by asking this group
about it. Those 10 months will go faster than you anticipate; age is NOT the
main factor like some doctors like you to think. If the knee is damaged and
isn't functioning, then it's time. Keep us posted. Nanny

On 7/5/2008 1:11 PM, barneuf@magma.ca wrote to All:

-> Hi everyone - I'm new to this group but think you can help. I'm 52
-> and am now on a list for knee replacement although it looks like 10
-> months to wait here in Ontario. Has anyone in my age group gone
-> through this proceedure lately? What kind of preparations did you
-> make? How did it go? What should I be concerned about? Ok, any
-> information would be most appreciated. Right now I wobble when I walk
-> and friends keep asking me how I am...aggggh! Feel ancient. Can't
-> walk for long now and this is very de-spiriting. Will this
-> improve??? bye for now

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]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:29:12 PDT http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/bad_fall_update_kate_117794628t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/bad_fall_update_kate_117794628t.html 7 xray. No arthritis meds either :-( Do. c wanted to repair elbow
surgically but I haveto be intubated awake so refused Please pray
femur heals thanks Kate
thx for asking Donna

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]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:13:53 PDT http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/rosie_117793860t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/rosie_117793860t.html


Has anyone heard from Rosie lately? Am wondering how she is coming
along with her recovery from her stroke?

SJ, have you talked to her at all?

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Donna
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1.) ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we
call them FRIENDS......


2.) J.K.M.A.

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]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:44:44 PDT http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/otp_beautiful_dixie_117775940t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/alt.support.arthritis/otp_beautiful_dixie_117775940t.html
Be sure your sound is on

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isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.

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