Thanks very much, KathyK!
It's so nice to get the validation. When my symptoms first presented themselves (like gangbusters, 2 years ago) it was an uphill battle to get the Doctor's to listen to me. Thank goodness for Dr. Lamm, who supported my idea that the arthritis was triggered by the BCG. His way of saying it is that people who are "prone" to arthritis may have an arthritic response to treatment...
Well, my proneness runs pretty deep, and I'm afraid that the arthritis is here to stay. I'm not sure if it is a blessing or a curse, just because of the Celebrex issue...
My arthritis moves around, but right now seems to be settling in my feet.
This right thumb always give a fit, and my handwriting, at this point, makes me think that I should have become a Doctor. I used to have a beautiful handwriting....
Old age, gray hair, arthritis and bladder cancer....sigh...
Ro