Four New Members Posted Today

Please see our Member page for information on four new members added today: Kimberly Woody (mother with arachnoiditis), Rebecca Lockley (AA), James Cherozzi (arachnoiditis), Dru (family member with AA).

**Please check the listings for these new members. Some are asking for help!

A new provider has been suggested in Mississippi and it has been posted.

We are working on a way to keep all in the loop as to new members, news and needs. Please bear with us as we make these transitions.

LWA Cofounders

Any problems refilling control substance 2 pain medication?

Please give us feedback.

Is anyone having problems refilling pain medications? If so, please let us know.

Thank you.

LWA Cofounders

Electronic Orange Book - Products Approved FDA

This link is valuable in assessing medication that may be prescribed to you:

http://www.fda.gov/cder/ob/

This is a paste in from the site:

The products in this list have been approved under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Drug questions email: druginfo@fda.hhs.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug AdministrationCenter for Drug Evaluation and ResearchOffice of Pharmaceutical ScienceOffice of Generic Drugs
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Appears wise to question what is being put in our medications? Even if it is approved by the FDA?

You are your best advocate. Do the research.

Karen Kovacik, Cofounder

About the doctor treating Karen Kovacik, Cofounder

So many of you want to know a little about my health care provider's background.

This web page will give you just a little information on his background. See http://www.nzymeceuticals.com/about.htm

Ralph Holsworth also administers the IV vitamin C/magnesium therapy to me weekly.

Hopefully this will allow you to learn a little more. Also research nattokinnase on google for more information on similar enzymes that work to remove plaque and other debris from our bodies.

Karen Kovacik, Cofounder

Cofounder, Jon McHann, has been quite ill

Just a note to those corresponding with Jon. I spoke to Jon at length this afternoon, May 4, 2009, and he has been quite ill. He is just now almost able to respond to email.

Say a few prayers for him. Jon may be starting some of the therapy Karen is undergoing as soon as he is stable.

Keep the faith and don't give in to this illness.

STAND UP AND FIGHT - reach out your hand, we will help you fight!

Love to all,

Karen Kovacik, Cofounder
www.lifewitharachnoiditis.com

Link to Cofounder Treatment

For many of you asking about my treatment and progress, here is the link to my progress:
http://www.lifewitharachnoiditis.com/cofounderskaren3.html

We will post to this information as things unfold - good and bad. I am expecting only good!!

Karen

Cofounder Treatment & Personal Log

Greetings to all.

There have been MANY emails asking questions about the treatment plan of one of our cofounders.

A decision has been made by Karen to release "partial" information about her current treatment and personal progress. A link will be posted from Karen's bio that will outline Karen's progress. This is not intended to be medical advice but merely a log of one person's journey. This is NOT a recommendation to anyone! You MUST seek care through a medical professional.

This information may be shared with your physician for his or her information and/or evaluation. Any contact for further information must be made by your physician to Karen's physician.

Karen's physician has requested her complete medical records to perform a "formal case study." It is Karen's hope to be able to make a difference that is real. This will not be quick. A formal case study takes time. In the meantime, Karen will share her journey through her bio.

God speed .....

Karen Kovacik
South Fork, Colorado