Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Pastimes : Let's Talk About Our Feelings!!! -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Krowbar who wrote (15910)	1/20/1998 12:07:00 PM
From: Grainne	Respond to of 108807

Del, this subject of arthritis is something I am not that knowledgeable about, but what I have in my elbow is osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis, which is an joint overuse/overstress disease common in aging, where the cartilage wears out, if I understand it correctly. While I have read quite a lot which suggests that rheumatoid arthritis may have some component of stress involved at some level, osteroarthritis is not an auto-immune system disease. I spent that stressful period last year with my right hand on a computer mouse (when I was not outside in a rainstorm smoking. I did not mind this slight inconvenience because I am a basically polite and considerate person who cares about whether my behavior is detrimental to the health of others. Also, my maternal instinct is very strong.) Anyway, my right elbow got a lot of use!! Also, besides stirring the cauldron vigorously, I have spent my life writing with that arm, cooking and cleaning, waving, carrying a heavy toddler and bascially living. Boy, you sure do realize how much you use a joint when it begins hurting!!!!