PPF and UPDATES

Hi Everyone!

What a month. OH,  heck I was hoping this month was over already. LOL  Thank you for all the comments and emails about osteoporosis.  So after extensive research (that still continues) I have chosen NOT to take any of the medical treatments. OMG!!! the side effects are horrible. I have spoken to many men and women who have take the bisphonates and every one of them said they wished they hadn't. With lupus I can not afford to upset my system. Even without lupus I would not take these meds. I have already started on a bone building vitamin and exercise regime in addition to my lupus regime. Now, I exercise everyday, however, osteoporosis exercises are quite different from the intense boxing, kicking, hip hop dancing that I do now. I found an excellent web site out of Canada that specializes in osteoporosis. In addition to that I have found a new health care provider that is a real MD and female. I do have to drive 80 miles one way to see her but I believe it is worth it.  I have learned a lot about this disease and am confident that I can beat this too.  OK enough of that crap. LOL   This is Paint Party Friday and I have been absent, but I am back and I have art.YAY!!

First a huge thank you to Eva and Kristen for always hosting the best party. I look forward to seeing what all of you have been up to.  Now for the art. I have been beading, and making cabochons. As most of you know I was a bead artist before lupus finally made it impossible to bead. The last several months my hands seem to be better, well they are not shaking any more, so I have beaded a few pieces.  Gees am I a jabber-er tonight? LOL Sorry for the long post. 

Here is the art. I hope you enjoy it.

This is the finished piece from a few weeks ago.

I made the cabochon too.

Many layers to create heighth

This is a piece I finished the other day. I also created the cabochon. Paint on glass working from the back side so you paint backwards. Best way I can describe it. LOL

I had such a great response on the sparkle cabs that I made a few dozen.

These are black resin cabs that I painted. The are spaaaaakkkkklllllyyyyyy and smooth to the touch.

Thanks for stopping by and please leave a comment. 

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

LET ME KNOW PLEASE

Hi Everyone!

I have been busy with home things and doctor things for DH. AANNNDDD on top of everything else the gods are throwing at me, I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. WTH? I have done a lot of research and find that the treatment for this is NOT conducive to my body or my life.  I would have to take the injection of Boniva. Is anyone out there on this or another Bisphosphonate?

The side effects are very devastating. I can not afford to have even one of them. So I would like to hear from you and how it is effecting you. I have read forums and the responses are not good. I can't find a "positive" forum on these medications.  I have made my own bone building cocktail and I will request another bone scan in 6 months.  I would love to hear from you or even if you know someone on these meds.

Thank you!

 

Nicole/Beadwright

 Honor and integrity in art, in life.