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I'm having flare ups right now, and it's been quite painful. I think it's a combination of the weather finally starting to cool down (50s to 60s), and stress at work. I stand between 8 to 10 hours a day at my job, so that definitely has not helped in any way, I sit down when I can, but it's not that often. The primary…

I haven't given them up, I try to eat less of them. When I first started, I craved them ALL the time, that would be my "treat," for the week. I'd designate either a meal or day where I'd splurge. After awhile of doing this, maybe 3-4 months, I started craving them less. Plus I'm opting for a little better options, I've…

I've been anxiously awaiting a new season of AHS since finding out it was renewed for a 2nd season!! Quite excited over here!! I'm DVR'ing it tonight, will probably watch it tomorrow. I'm curious to see some of last season's characters in their new roles, and bonus, Adam Levine (from Maroon 5) is on the show too, can't…

Thanks for all the replies!! My current dosage of metho is 10 tablets. My rheumatologist thinks that they aren't getting absorbed like they should. I have a nurse visit scheduled soon, I've already picked up the injectable metho, along with the syringes, the dosage is comparable to 8 tablets of metho. Here's hoping it…

I'm currently in north Texas (Mckinney/Allen) area, sending a friend request!

Thanks for the response! Apparently the oral route isn't getting that absorbed as it should, so hopefully by injecting it, I'll get the full effect of it. She told me that the dosage should be similar to about 8 tablets a week, and I guess we'll see where I go from there.

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I've been on Prednisone for close to 3 yrs, I'm just now getting to a point where my doctor is gradually decreasing my dosage. I think My highest was 40 mg, and now I'm between 1mg to 5mg a day, depending on how yuck I'm feeling. My RA is just weird, yesterday, out of the blue, (at work of all places) my right knee was…

In the beginning, (when I was 18), Effexor worked wonders, I think I gradually went up to 75 mg a day, and I think if I had stayed at that dosage, I would've been fine. I was seeing a doctor at the time who was drug happy, so he was happy to increase my dosage to 300 mg a day. I stayed on that dosage for 10 yrs, mainly…

Sorry about the double posting, but today I bought a book entitled, "The Idiot's Guide to an Anti-Inflammation Diet." It's great reading material, so far, but I was wondering if anybody has tried eating this way for a prolonged period of time, and has it reduced your inflammation? Thanks!

Those are all great suggestions to bring to work. Granola or protein bars Pretzels If you have fridge space, or insulated lunch tote I'd go for some greek yogurt, or any lowfat yogurt I love creamy 365 peanut butter, and apricot preserves, or grape jelly I also have tried to make my own trail mix, pecans, raisens, and…

When I can't open jars, or anything that has a lid, I usually go for any kind of loosening method, like a can opener's tip stuck underneath the lid in any of the free spaces to sort of loosen the grip the seal has. That usually does the trick on most times I have problems with those. I usually tend to stay away from lids…

I can't comment on any baby-related body changes since I have not experienced that yet. However, I do have a belly, and what I've noticed that has helped has been doing cardio on the bicycle (with increasing the resistance level), increasing the level of incline on the treadmill, and swimming. Sit-ups will probably help…

That sounds like fun! I do go to the gym, mainly do the treadmill (increase the incline, but don't walk that fast), or the bike, I've worked up to doing a resistance of 9 to 11, depending on how hard I want to work that day. I usually finish off with swimming, and then straight to the hot tub right after, I find that it…

Well, I began reading the Game of Thrones series last year, currently on the 4th book in the series. Then I picked up on the Hunger Games series, and I'm almost finished with the second book, Catching Fire.

I've had both varieties. Chobani is pricey, I've seen Target, Walmart, and Tom Thumb carry them at around $1.22 each, on occasion they'll have a sale where they sell it for $1, and that's when I usually buy a bunch of them. I really like the mango and apple cinnamon flavors from Chobani. My Walmart is carrying Oikos for…

I'm glad I'm not the only one!!! I've been so conditioned to want dessert after lunch/dinner, that I feel weird if I don't have chocolate. What I usually try to do is either have a chocolatey cereal, or I recently bought the Quaker Oats Chocolate Dipps, they're pretty good, and usually satisfy my need for chocolate. I…

I haven't ever tried making my own oatmeal, but a few things I like to stir in are pieces of pecans, raisens, and sometimes for a sweet treat I'll stir in some dark/milk chocolate pieces, and it's so delish!! :smile:

Awesome!!! It feels sooooo good when the belly goes in, doesn't it?! :happy: Great job!!

Wow!! That really works??? :tongue: :laugh: Why does it say "shocking weight loss?" What's so shocking about it?

I love both!! My favorite Voltaire quote: "Ice cream is exquisite---what a pity it isn't illegal!" :tongue: But I do have to agree, gelato is superb as well!!! :smile: Homer Simpson-esque "mmmmmm pizza" :laugh:

My family and I have always shredded it on top of pasta. Also, frying it up is sooo good too. I'm sure the sodium content is kinda high, but still, it's good once in awhile. I've used it in sandwiches with tomatoes, and cucumbers, especially when the bread is toasted. :) Or as a side of cheese with anything really.

I'd like to join! :) I could use all the support I can get! I'm almost under 300 lbs., I'm so close too, I'm right at 306 at the moment.

I was born in Bergen county, and lived in Teaneck, for awhile, until I was 10 yrs old, then I moved to central Jersey, in Middletown, (Monmouth County) and lived there for another four years, then, major move when I moved to Texas, and have been here ever since. :) I have gone back & visited though, so I'll always be a…

Welcome to MFP!! I'll send a friend request, and you can add me too, I have at least 100 pounds to lose as well!! Good luck!! :)

When I first started being diligent about working out and watching what I eat (August 2011) I would allow myself to have 1 treat a week, and I'd designate a day, not only do I have a sweet tooth, I probably have an entire sweet mouth, it's my downfall, unfortunately. It would either be a meal or a sweet dessert that I…

I love bigger guys!!! You're totally NOT WIERD, I'm glad I'm not the only one. :) In the past, I haven't really gone out with a lot of beefier guys, I've wanted to, but it just never happened. I think it's the "feel safer," mentality I have with a bigger guy, I would definitely like meat on dem bones. :)

I've been in Texas for 17 years now....in the north Texas area, north of Dallas. :)

I've noticed a significant decrease in my paint/joint stiffness after I've been exercising. I began exercising regularly this past August, and slowly, but surely, it's amazing. My doctor has been trying to wean me off the prednisone, and usually in the past, before I started exericising, it was painful for me to drop down…

You can add me! I've been on since Nov. 2011. :smile: