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From: "Elizabeth Miller"

> First, how were you diagnosed? Are you sure it's arthritis; which kind?

Probably osteo. I'll be having more tests done when I see a rheumatologist
next week, but so far test negative for rheumatoid arthritis (rheumatoid
factor, ANA, and sed rate).  I know from back x-rays several years ago that
I have a couple of really impressive looking bone spurs.

> I would recommend a tb./day of high dose, pharmaceutical grade fish oil
> first of all -- good for you anyway and it's the only real cox 2
> inhibitor out there.

I've taken fish oil for three years.

>Boswellia and turmeric are supposed to be good --
> as is Bromelin (on empty stomach).  Also ask try capcasium  cream.

I've been taking turmeric for about a week now.  Will probably stick with my
glucosamine, ginger, turmeric, & quercetin regimen for a while to see what
results before adding anything else to the stew.

>Also
> ask your compounding pharmacy about some stuff called 'advanced sports
> cream'

I'll be going by there this afternoon.  Will do.

>Progesterone as part of a bio-identical
> HRT is supposed to help relax muscles.

Been on this for four years.

>Kave, kava is a good relaxant.

I thought that was banned bc of liver damage.

> Don't use Vioxx or it's wannabes

Don't have any plans to.  Besides, Vioxx users have more heart attacks.

Thanks,
Theola