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    Re: How are you doing ?

    Thanks! Glad to be back. Things certainly have never went the way I expected after my 2012 diagnosis. I am sure everyone here can say something similar!

    My healthcare has been a rollercoaster...
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    Re: Hi I'm Arlene and I'm new here!

    Changing to a rheumatologist SHOULD be a good thing! Glad the pulmy referred you. I do not think you will be sorry!
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    Re: How are you doing ?

    Thanks for this thread Alysia! Hello everyone!!

    I have been very absent for a couple years. Just needed time for life to happen and gave up a lot of things for that to happen.

    I had Covid...
  4. Re: A new year, new possibilities! (MikeG's back)

    No haven’t retired the scooter yet. I’ve been using it when I’ve had a long day and the knee starts getting weak. I am still not 100% back to full capacity yet, so I am still allowed to use it. ...
  5. Re: A new year, new possibilities! (MikeG's back)

    Slow and steady wins the race!!!
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    Thanks Masha, it really is that easy. Although, it’s expensive it does what they say it does. I was skeptical about it but once I started eating the food I was never really hungry outside of the...
  7. A new year, new possibilities! (MikeG's back)

    Hello everyone. Sorry I haven't been around at all for a while now. Ran into some difficulties with my bad knee, got overly busy at work and at home, and just lost track of all spare time for about...
  8. Thread: Transplant

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    Re: Transplant

    Good to hear that you are doing well Pete!

    Have a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year!
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    Re: Sinus Congestion

    Have you tried Alkalol ? It’s otc and has menthol etc in it. Nice to soothe the nose
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    Re: 2019 International Vasculitis Symposium

    We're booked and will see you there Victor!
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    Re: Wg destroyed my life

    As much as I hate seeing any marriage drift apart, which is always tragic to both parties. I concur with drz on this one.

    Time and space might be in order and over time, maybe things can work...
  12. Thread: Checking In

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    Re: Checking In

    Coolief can be repeated every 6 months and no end until it stops working for longer periods of time.
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    Checking In

    Thought I would check in once. Life has been good. Knee is back to its old tricks, so I scheduled another Coolief procedure to deaden the pain centers in the knee.

    We got a puppy since I was...
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    Re: Strict Dieting

    The more active you become, the more muscle mass you will add on. I found out the hard way. Was losing about 5# a month (an lost a total of 60#) and summer 2017 came around and I was finding myself...
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    Re: Prednisone questions

    Kudos to Pete for already mentioning a lot of what I would say.

    You might want to pick up a copy of Coping with Prednisone It is a really good read for people taking the dreaded prednisone.

    I...
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    Re: Read it Like a Novel

    <sniffle><tear>

    You made my day!

    Thanks Masha!!!!!
  17. Thread: Hey all!

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    Re: Hey all!

    We've all been having a howling good time Bob! Nice to hear from you again. I hope you are well.
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    Re: Recent diagnosis as a "weggie"

    Take time to read the book "Coping with Prednisone". I think it is still available via Amazon. Great read for us that have to unwillingly be on pred for extended periods of time. It is written by...
  19. Thread: Retired

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    Re: Retired

    I'm glad that you can move on to a new chapter Victor. I am glad that you and your family can enjoy some great time together!!!
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    Re: Changing irrigation tools?

    We just need to move you somewhere WARMER and MORE HUMID Tom!!! LOL!!
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    Re: Gastro. Issues - Others?

    You are welcome! To make it stay cold, do a small serving of fruit and add crushed ice to it when blending. Water takes off some calories, but makes it cold and yummy.

    We get almond milk in...
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    Re: Gastro. Issues - Others?

    My wife and I have changed our diets the past few years, and about 6 months ago, I found a smoothie blender on sale for $40. We have been making fruit smoothies at least 5 days a week for breakfast....
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    Re: Knee Update - Coolief

    Should last 6-18 months, depending on the patient, and it can be repeated multiple times.
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    Re: Doctors in Charleston

    Way to go Kiddo!! I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavors!

    I hope you find the perfect healthcare team too!
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    Knee Update - Coolief

    As many of you know, my knee replacement was canceled in December and I did not have the time available to reschedule until the same time next year. I sought out alternatives to replacement and...
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