In a message dated 8/25/99 3:03:20 PM Mountain Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Since pwp can also have osteoarthritis check with your dr re:meds for arthritis pain, also. Jeanette, thanks for writing. I do some exercises, but not enough. And yes, I have osteoarthritis in the L-S area...the orthopod prescribed tylenol XS. This helps a bit, and I don't want to get into anything with a narcotic. Thanks for your thoughts. Clare