The cataract getting bigger is the lesser of two evils, in as far as the effect on the eyes. Their removable. I now have my lens implants and it is so great!...
Hello rustyjoints, rusty O'Limbs here and your GP is correct on the issue of qualified tech's to read these scans..for as far as determining the progression of...
Rusty, Bone scans are no big deal. It's typical for any of us with AS or some similar form of arthritis to have a bone scan. It just shows our bones... any ...
Rusty, All I can tell you is that when I joing the AS research study at UT- Houston Health Science center they ask for all my old x-rays. When I ask about the...
Rusty, All I can tell you is that when I joing the AS research study at UT- Houston Health Science center they ask for all my old x-rays. When I ask about the...
The DEXA scan and the radioactive uptake scan are different types of body scans. The DEXA (and others like it) ONLY determine bone density, whereas the...
Hi Rusty; I just had a bone scan last week. I don't have the results yet, but will know something next week when I see the orthopedic specialist. Basically, it...
Hi Tyler! How are you? That's exactly what I'm talking about. Do you think it has anything to do w/fusion? Thanks, Jen ... __________________________________...
Hello, I thought I would I jump into the fray. I have been dealing with the chest fusion issue for several years now. At times I have had popping with every...
Hi Folks! Well, it looks like I have to go into the hospital for about a week due to this cellulitis problem. I need to do some intravenous antibiotics to...
Spense!! YOu just take it easy and get well. Try to behave while your in the hospital will you ? lol Seriousley get well soon ! Oh and US ? act up while your...
Darn Michael, If you wanted hospital food so badly I would have arranged to send some to you. Well at least cafeteria food since my sister-in-law cooks for the...
I was recently told by a Rheumy. Doctor that as far as my ankolosing spondylitis remains, it can be considered to be "Burnt Out", that in theory it will not...
I have heard about the "plateau"-that supposedly after about 10 years the disease activity kind of stops. Maybe it's true for some people. I do think that...
Everybody needs to hang this one on the refrigerator door. 1* Budweiser beer conditions the hair 2* Pam cooking spray will dry finger nail polish 3* Cool whip...
In a message dated 4/4/2004 6:54:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dam755@... ... I'd imagine it will do a number on pulling out hair too! [Non-text portions...
Is everyone in hiding? It's sure quiet here in Spondyville. Someone must have SOMETHING to say... As for me, baseball season starts tomorrow here at Safeco...
In a message dated 4/6/2004 1:00:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Ty... how can you sit on a bleacher..? I think my ol butt would drop off and run away if it...
Spencer, I hope the new therapy regime will bring a closure to leg wound. Hopefully you won't come down the rare and underdocumented side effects that have...
Well I had my first Remicade infusion last week and I hope I will feel positive results soon. I go back in a couple of weeks for another infusion. I hate...
Annette, Fluid in the lungs will definitely appear on an xray. If that's what it is, they may just give you medication to dry it up. Betty, too ... wants ... ...
... Hi Annette; If it were something serious don't you think they would get you in sooner than a week from now? If you aren't sure about that, call the office...
Tyler- Yeah...I figure it can't be that bad, right? That is how I am able to not freak out until then. Still, it would be nice to know a little something...
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