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Be careful out and about! It does sound like a cane is not enough to rely on. I know the wheelchair is cumbersome. How about using the walker instead of the cane for quick, short walks? No good falling down

Have a great visit with your daughter. You have such wonderful family members.View Thread
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One of my specialists seemed put-off by my organized approach and said he just uses yellow-stickys. I got the message and now bring him a very brief list of my most important questions. I've noticed little yellow stickys all over his office and his nurse uses them too! Maybe I'll bring a bunch of yellow sticky notes in a row and see if he laughs...heehee. Maybe not

Anyway, I think we need to be organized before each appointment and take notes during. It's a challenge to communicate effectively with each personality we run into.View Thread
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Hugs to you too, as you must be so worried.View Thread
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One thing I've found extremely helpful is a bedding spacer plus hanging my feet off a pillow. Still, some nights the Lidoderm patches are the only way to sleep.
I hope you can start dmards for your AS and find some relief. Isn't it a relief to finally find out what's been going on?View Thread
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I do use Dove or Cetaphil cleanser twice a day, and exfoliate regularly. During the day and before bed I also like to put a steamy washcloth on my face to wipe away excess oils and freshen up, especially during the summer.
DH is taking me out for our anniversary this week. I'll wear some tinted powder and try to fix my hair nice. I haven't a clue what shoes I can wear any more as my feet can't stand anything but running shoes. This might take some thought!
Everybody, save your 'spoons' for what matters most to you!View Thread
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I'm glad your report was good this year, BetteK. As you already know, you need to keep ahead of things, as new things can arise.
I had a good report just last week. I have had melanoma removed in 2006, so a dermatologist checks all of me, twice a year. I had a couple suspicious moles removed from my butt and back thigh two weeks ago, and they were completely normal!
It's a pain, but everyone needs to protect their skin from too much sun exposure. Our VitD gets low, but we can supplement that.View Thread
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