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Originally posted by HKg3:

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Originally posted by c1steve:
RA is caused by a cross reaction to a strep infection. If you can stop the infection, the RA will stop. First step is to go on a paleo diet. No sugar, low carb. I think some dairy is not a problem. Next step is to boost your body's overall health. There are some excellent methods in the alternative health world.

The last thing you want to do is take a drug that will reduce the effectiveness of your immune system. That will give temporary improvements in pain reduction, but will allow the infection to increase. My email is listed, if you want more info. I work in the health care field.

The cause cited above is not correct for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Please consult with a Rheumatologist. RA is an autoimmune disease resulting from uncontrolled inflammatory immune response. An infection may be the initial trigger of the autoimmunity, but the root cause is uncontrolled inflammation and your immune system firing and not down regulating.

Diet can help control autoimmune diseases but it does not cure it. Exercise can also help with arthritis. You being under great stress can also make the condition worse.

Please see a real Rheumatologist before jumping on the alternative medicine wagon, which is usually a bunch of placebo bull. You have a real medical condition and need to consult with a medical doctor that specializes in Rheumatology.

I have PA (Psoriatic Arthritis) which has a very similar mechanism and symptoms to Rheumatoid Arthritis. Both are treated by controlling the inflammatory immune response. Diet, exercise, stress, and other factors can relieve or exacerbate your symptoms, but the best advice is to consult with a real doctor and specialist. They may combine diet, exercise and stress relief with medicine to provide the most optimal treatment.

Personally, I take methatrexate with Humira (anti-TNF monoclonal antibody) to control my immune system and symptoms but the effectiveness does vary based upon stress, weather, and other factors. I see a Rheumatologist every 3 months to carefully monitor my condition.

You can find more information about RA here but it is not a substitute for seeing an actual physician.

http://www.arthritis.org/about...heumatoid-arthritis/

Just my educated and experienced $0.02,

Mike (Molecular Biologist / Immunologist)

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Originally posted by irreverent:

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Originally posted by 350zee:

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Originally posted by irreverent:
I might have missed this, but how long have you been married to your second wife?
How is her relationship with your children? How is your relationship with your children?

I have been with her for 7 years. Relationship with my daughter is somewhat OK. As a matter of fact, my 17 year old stays with us during school days so that I can prepare her breakfast and watch her go to her car until she leaves for school. But my wife feels likes her privacy is invaded. We have a spare bedroom for my daughter. But she keeps on yapping at me on what my daughter can and can't do. I put my foot down on that and told her never interfere with my daughter's dealing.


Absolutely, you need a break, a "reset" if you will. But obviously we don't know where you're really at, because we can't see your relationship, and more importantly, we aren't in it.

Your weight certainly isn't horrible, and hopefully your docs are helping, but I totally agree with the posters that say find an exercise routine and stay with it- it will help you get up in the morning and start you through the day (if that's when you exercise). Some days, for me, knowing I have to get up and take care of my pets is the only thing that gets me out of bed. And once that's done, the next step comes easier, and the next, and suddenly you're out the door and into the day.

I am thinking of getting a Jack Russell again. I had one before but my ex- wife gave him away without my permission. He loved me more than he loved himself. He cared about me. With that being daid, my ex gave hin aeay just to make me more miserable.
I'll be thinking of and praying for you..
Best of luck.

No offense, but fuck her privacy being invaded. This is your daughter, and part of the package you sold her when she married you. There is no privacy with a child. They are in your life, personal and otherwise. I hope your girl doesn't feel this negativity.
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None taken Sir. Their relationship is actually ok. Seeing my daughter cheers me up a lot. She'll be a Senior next school year, she'll turn 18 this fall and I am ready to pay for her college. I can't wait to see her earn her college degree.

Maybe wait on the pup til you decide what to do about your 7 year itch ;-)
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True. I could always take care of my daughter's dog. He is such a character and he cracks me up. He could play all day with his toys. He loves to play basketball. Oh, it is suchba finevsight to see.

The dog may exacerbate things, and it's on you and her to make a life decision, it shouldn't be a holdout of who hates it more..
I do wish you luck, and hope it works out, but it sounds like you're just hoping she'll leave? Life typically isn't that simple. You may have to make a decision, and you may discover that she's just waiting for you to rejoin her? Again, not there, can't see, but wishing for the best.

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Originally posted by r0gue:

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Originally posted by HKg3:

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Originally posted by c1steve:
RA is caused by a cross reaction to a strep infection. If you can stop the infection, the RA will stop. First step is to go on a paleo diet. No sugar, low carb. I think some dairy is not a problem. Next step is to boost your body's overall health. There are some excellent methods in the alternative health world.

The last thing you want to do is take a drug that will reduce the effectiveness of your immune system. That will give temporary improvements in pain reduction, but will allow the infection to increase. My email is listed, if you want more info. I work in the health care field.

The cause cited above is not correct for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Please consult with a Rheumatologist. RA is an autoimmune disease resulting from uncontrolled inflammatory immune response. An infection may be the initial trigger of the autoimmunity, but the root cause is uncontrolled inflammation and your immune system firing and not down regulating.

Diet can help control autoimmune diseases but it does not cure it. Exercise can also help with arthritis. You being under great stress can also make the condition worse.

Please see a real Rheumatologist before jumping on the alternative medicine wagon, which is usually a bunch of placebo bull. You have a real medical condition and need to consult with a medical doctor that specializes in Rheumatology.

I have PA (Psoriatic Arthritis) which has a very similar mechanism and symptoms to Rheumatoid Arthritis. Both are treated by controlling the inflammatory immune response. Diet, exercise, stress, and other factors can relieve or exacerbate your symptoms, but the best advice is to consult with a real doctor and specialist. They may combine diet, exercise and stress relief with medicine to provide the most optimal treatment.

Personally, I take methatrexate with Humira (anti-TNF monoclonal antibody) to control my immune system and symptoms but the effectiveness does vary based upon stress, weather, and other factors. I see a Rheumatologist every 3 months to carefully monitor my condition.

You can find more information about RA here but it is not a substitute for seeing an actual physician.

http://www.arthritis.org/about...heumatoid-arthritis/

Just my educated and experienced $0.02,

Mike (Molecular Biologist / Immunologist)

I saw that post and did a little digging. It seemed a pretty empty hole. You're right on.

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Originally posted by HKg3:

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Originally posted by c1steve:
RA is caused by a cross reaction to a strep infection. If you can stop the infection, the RA will stop. First step is to go on a paleo diet. No sugar, low carb. I think some dairy is not a problem. Next step is to boost your body's overall health. There are some excellent methods in the alternative health world.

The last thing you want to do is take a drug that will reduce the effectiveness of your immune system. That will give temporary improvements in pain reduction, but will allow the infection to increase. My email is listed, if you want more info. I work in the health care field.

The cause cited above is not correct for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Please consult with a Rheumatologist. RA is an autoimmune disease resulting from uncontrolled inflammatory immune response. An infection may be the initial trigger of the autoimmunity, but the root cause is uncontrolled inflammation and your immune system firing and not down regulating.

Diet can help control autoimmune diseases but it does not cure it. Exercise can also help with arthritis. You being under great stress can also make the condition worse.

Please see a real Rheumatologist before jumping on the alternative medicine wagon, which is usually a bunch of placebo bull. You have a real medical condition and need to consult with a medical doctor that specializes in Rheumatology.

I have PA (Psoriatic Arthritis) which has a very similar mechanism and symptoms to Rheumatoid Arthritis. Both are treated by controlling the inflammatory immune response. Diet, exercise, stress, and other factors can relieve or exacerbate your symptoms, but the best advice is to consult with a real doctor and specialist. They may combine diet, exercise and stress relief with medicine to provide the most optimal treatment.

Personally, I take methatrexate with Humira (anti-TNF monoclonal antibody) to control my immune system and symptoms but the effectiveness does vary based upon stress, weather, and other factors. I see a Rheumatologist every 3 months to carefully monitor my condition.

You can find more information about RA here but it is not a substitute for seeing an actual physician.

http://www.arthritis.org/about...heumatoid-arthritis/

Just my educated and experienced $0.02,

Mike (Molecular Biologist / Immunologist)

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Originally posted by 12131:
Thanks for voicing this. I would listen to this real scientist, who knows real science, plus who has personal experience.

c1steve is more of a homeopathic/natural kind of guy. So, I'm not surprised he's against traditional Western medicine. And, I suspect that he's very good at what he does in his profession.

But,

1) Thousands and thousands of scientists / rheumatologists have been working on RA, and still, they haven't pinpointed the exact cause, and for him to blatantly claim that "RA is caused by a cross reaction to a strep infection. If you can stop the infection, the RA will stop" is just ridiculous, and

2) To give advice like this, "The last thing you want to do is take a drug that will reduce the effectiveness of your immune system, is dangerous and totally irresponsible, imo.

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