LEslie, Take one day at a time, Enjoy this moment.This is really all we have. Ypu are in my prayers and hopefully you RA andMS will slow down. Be positive and I know it is hard but your body will fight the illnesses better if not stress. Please keep us posted and know we care and appreciate how bothersome this problem is BIG Huges Dolores

I vote for leave it undone on purpose!!! LOL No pantyhose. . now that's a philosophy I can live with! It must be sooo beautiful living in Hawaii. I'm envious!

Thanks Victoria. I appreciate your support.

Leslie- Sorry to hear what you are going through- can't add alot to what has already been said- just remember we are here for you. Hang in there- Victoria

((((LESLIE))))) major hugs sent your way! I'm sorry you had to receive such difficult news about your health like this, but I'm encouraged that you've found positive points to lift your spirits this morning. As far as the steroids, my mom was on tons of them and she did swell up some at first, but it settled down a lot after the initial reaction. She did Atkins and was able to lose a lot of weight even while on steroids. Recently, they've been able to taper off her dosage a bit over time and that has helped, but she will be taking these drugs for the rest of her life. (she is a transplant patient) The pain you are dealing with sucks, and I just hope they can make advances with this stuff that can help you soon. You've been so supportive to all of us here each time we've faced health issues and I appreciate that so much. I hope we can return the favor to you. I'm so glad you are with a great doctor now, that will make all the difference for you. Just remember that we are here for you if you ever need to vent or talk. I hope the Social Security benefits can ease your stress level a bit and you can focus on your health and your kids. God bless you Love, Sue