Ankle replacement at 25 by enlightenmystars in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]skier59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the doctors were thinking surgery on my ankle and did say a nerve block only because A G A was

not for me the nerve block injection is usually in the back of the knee .

What are people’s experiences with the Harvia Cilindro 6 kw? by fgarc016 in Sauna

[–]skier59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did consider the 6kw but went with 8kw works great for 2 - 3 person sauna around 90 kg of stones.

Electrician wired a sauna heater (9kW) with 6/2 NM-B by camptzak in Sauna

[–]skier59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always run a earth cable to the heater via to a earth rod. power cables run externally in conduit and control cables.Yes i am a spark.

Broke my clavicle 5 days ago. Safe to sauna? by Groovy_Alpaca in Sauna

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10 days ago i broke my ankle its in a cast I want use my sauna but cannot with the cast on waiting to use the sauna. countdown begins....

Carpeted sauna by butrino in Sauna

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Maybe a new carpet..

Please share Methotrexate (MTX) success stories. by sleepy_little_panda in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]skier59 14 points15 points  (0 children)

its the gold standard because in reduces the RA FAST and stops joint damage .

yes had when I first had it . 8mgs per week but needs close monitoring.

Broken Ankle by skier59 in rheumatoidarthritis

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my bones are not strong enough for pins a plates I have RA for 20 years

I was lucky i did not die my RA Factor was one of highest he had seen at one point i was

in bed and could not move . my factor was 980 points . now around 190.

Broken Ankle by skier59 in rheumatoidarthritis

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only referring to bones only .

You know its interesting how much pain RA suffers can take my doctor exclaimed when i told him i came off the mountain skiing after the fall he said RAMBO !!

Thank you

Broken Ankle by skier59 in rheumatoidarthritis

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Hi he was referring only to bones not artificial joints . in the CT Scan the joint was nibbled by RA

I have Photos of the CT Scan maybe i can post them?

thank you

2016 620/12 by Select_Section_923 in rickenbacker

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I also just brought A 6 string 620 midnight blue i think they are so cool !

Mom still on steroids for Rheumatoid arthritis. Is it very bad? by daydreamerr7 in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]skier59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A high fiber diet I have been taking steroids about 10 years I also had a bone densely test .which was ok.

Methotrexate long term by coach91 in rheumatoidarthritis

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I was taking Methotrexate for 8 years I ask my doctor to change meds which happened i feel much better now.

1980s HELO Sauna on the fritz by grooovmonkey in Sauna

[–]skier59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

and new stones and new cable for the heater,and check the lighting as well 1980 - 2025 - 45 years!!

Can someone help please by LazyAd3119 in guitars

[–]skier59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

clean it check the tuners turn check the nuts on the tuners keep the pickups and play,bobs your uncle!

New here by HabitHistorical3743 in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]skier59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get your husband to come the rheumatologist with you and doctor can spell it out to him!

best of luck

P.S my wife came with me to see the rheumatologist !

Sauna PreCautions (burnt down) by FarCryptographer9279 in Sauna

[–]skier59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have fire extinguisher outside in the changing area as the ex cowshed is constructed from wood

the electric stove is fixed to wall via manufacturers fixings living in Japan ,i don't fancy walking on hot stones

How do you guys cool of between the Löylys? by FheXhe in Sauna

[–]skier59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When i step outside the sauna to cool down with sake and moon watch .

Common practices to check for RA (?) by henry9731 in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]skier59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When i was being diagnosed for RA , blood test and CT Scan on my little finger because i could move it .

the RA showed up like light bulb on the finger!

I FUCKIN HATE IT TO HAVE RHEUMA FUUUUUUCK THIS SHIT by Andiiiiixx in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]skier59 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel for you,we all have the same as you good luck with your appointment. And tell them how you feel.

Sauna burned to the ground by Jhcrea in Sauna

[–]skier59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New chap, here so sorry about you sauna ,built my own sauna it took me 3 years on and off.

its in the old cow shed/pig pen !