I didn't know I was a hero, David. Thanks for that sweetness.

To answer questions: Cathie, no the first films were done here and the others were done in Dallas. They had the recent xrays which showed the facet deterioration. I need to take the report of those xrays and the MRI report done in Dallas to them and then ask them to be re-read with that info to support. Criminey! We have to do everything don't we. Even I knew that MRI wasn't complete. Can you have inflammation without bone problems with RA? I'm not sure.

David, I have access to the heated pool at the Y but no way to float. I don't float or swim since the knee surgery. Seems you lose that ability when you put artificial joints in. I know others with the same discovery. And the pool really isn't warm enough to relax. I will try the heat to see if it will help. I stay so cold all of the time that ice doesn't appeal to me. And the neuropathy doesn't like things very hot so I'll try a heating pad on low.

DLShaffer, I am too weak for physical theraphy. I can't walk accross the room without stumbling and holding on to a wall or furniture. Long story...

Brian, I have a set of the good medical magnets I actually got on EBay. I've never used them. I didn't know where to or how to. How long do you leave them on? We had a thread on magnets on the old board. Wish I had it now.

Thanks everyone for the help. I'll make it.
Love,
Billye