tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post7582005964387352887..comments2023-10-02T04:06:53.185-04:00Comments on Brass and Ivory: Life with MS and RA: Greetings from the RoadLisa Emrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-17037872235308136682008-04-29T23:01:00.000-04:002008-04-29T23:01:00.000-04:00Diane, This little computer is made by Asus,'Eee P...Diane, <BR/>This little computer is made by Asus,'Eee PC series' (see Amazon link below). It doesn't have a hard drive, has a very small screen (small text size), and runs on Linux (rather than Windows XP). The keys are very small and I've found that it is easier to hunt-peck type. I know that it is possible to increase the memory but I haven't done it yet.<BR/><BR/>Asus announced that a new model will be coming out later this year, having a larger screen and Windows XP installed for around the same price. I notice that the price on Amazon has gone up since I bought mine. But it was wonderful to be able to get online while on vacation. It would definitely not replace a full-time computer.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-82153676086714763972008-04-29T22:46:00.000-04:002008-04-29T22:46:00.000-04:00ladies, after returning from Florida, a friend not...ladies, after returning from Florida, a friend noticed that I was walking more easily. I can hardly believe that my muscles are loosening up. This has got to be one of the most exciting developments in my pharmaceutical world since taming my rheumatoid arthritis.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-84037540605841513772008-04-29T22:39:00.000-04:002008-04-29T22:39:00.000-04:00Charles - did you mean to say that you always eat ...Charles - did you mean to say that you always eat bananas when you get cramps in your calves? I've not heard of too much potassium causing cramps. I NEVER add salt to food and avoid eating things which are too salty.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-59631869278755445102008-04-29T12:32:00.000-04:002008-04-29T12:32:00.000-04:00I always get cramps in my calves when I eat a bana...I <B><I>always</I></B> get cramps in my calves when I eat a banana.<BR/><BR/>Watch your sodium/potassium balance very carefully if you're on a salt free diet.(I'm not really, but I don't eat it naturally [or should that be <B><I>un</I></B>naturally. Americans eat way too much of the stuff. {Remember, it used to be how they paid Roman soldiers. Your fries are covered with some Praetorian guard's <B><I>salary</B></I>.}])Charles-A. Rovirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533985064280992874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-26919762283030668232008-04-29T06:31:00.000-04:002008-04-29T06:31:00.000-04:00You're in Florida?? Wave towards the northeast cor...You're in Florida?? Wave towards the northeast corner of the state so I can see where you're at. I'm waving back, can you see me?<BR/><BR/>Hope you have a nice visit! On behalf of all Floridians, welcome to our home. :-)<BR/><BR/>Glad the baclofen is working for you! <BR/><BR/>@ Diane: NOBODY gets tired of reading what you write! <3Jeri Burtchell (TickledPink)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05961503858715547705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-22281961407300250942008-04-27T08:58:00.000-04:002008-04-27T08:58:00.000-04:00Glad the Baclofen is showing improvements, even if...Glad the Baclofen is showing improvements, even if they are slight. Florida is beautiful, I hope you enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-40873080870934573702008-04-27T04:46:00.000-04:002008-04-27T04:46:00.000-04:00OMG!!!! Selfishly, tell me what computer you got--...OMG!!!! Selfishly, tell me what computer you got---I must have one!! PS--I got that jab off Linda's blog. Uh-hem, I don't raise the dead. PS--I would have entered the carnival, but figured people were tired of me.Diane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-39977430696123057912008-04-26T14:02:00.000-04:002008-04-26T14:02:00.000-04:00Good for YOU, Lisa!!!! You deserve some relief AN...Good for YOU, Lisa!!!! You deserve some relief AND a vacation...cheers to the baclofen gods.<BR/><BR/>Linda D. in SeattleBRAINCHEESEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04478852688645497036noreply@blogger.com