Guest guest Posted July 14, 2001 Report Share Posted July 14, 2001 ooh that sounds nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2001 Report Share Posted July 14, 2001 I was in a car accident on Jan1, 2000..rearended my car....anyway ,I needed massage therapy afterward......My RD said to be careful and make sure they didnt massage too hard........It was the best thing for my FM and RA....for years I had been saying that it felt like I was sitting on bare bones when I sat (and I am overweight ..so I am not skinny...)and I went to an orthopedic dr who had massage therapists on his staff....one day this lil bit of a girl got up on top of me (while I was lying face down on table) and pushed down on my buttocks with her knees...very slowly....it was the best I ever felt...they did such marvelous things for my back and lower back...and my insurance doesnt cover it now......Oh, I feel so good just thinking about a nice massage............so if you can get a massage ..I highly recommend it...and a registered licensed therapist knows how to do it right so as not to hurt us.........Judy in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2001 Report Share Posted July 15, 2001 Hey Judy, I am interested in massage but I have been afraid to do it. I remember once a told she went for a message. I think it was on a cruise and she was in a lot of pain. I am going to ask the Rheumy. I am also thinking about Yogi however I don't know how I would get in those positions. I would like to cut back on some of drug since no one convinces me that drugs did not play a part in all this stomach thing. I have a neighbor who goes for messages and she says the person she goes to it good. I would want to know if they are licensed and know how to deal with RA. I'm glad you sent the note in. Lynn (Me Mom ) ---------- > From: JHend65291@... > > Subject: Re: [ ] massage therapy > Date: Saturday, July 14, 2001 10:14 AM > > I was in a car accident on Jan1, 2000..rearended my car....anyway ,I needed > massage therapy afterward......My RD said to be careful and make sure they > didnt massage too hard........It was the best thing for my FM and RA....for > years I had been saying that it felt like I was sitting on bare bones when I > sat (and I am overweight ..so I am not skinny...)and I went to an orthopedic > dr who had massage therapists on his staff....one day this lil bit of a girl > got up on top of me (while I was lying face down on table) and pushed down on > my buttocks with her knees...very slowly....it was the best I ever > felt...they did such marvelous things for my back and lower back...and my > insurance doesnt cover it now......Oh, I feel so good just thinking about > a nice massage............so if you can get a massage ..I highly recommend > it...and a registered licensed therapist knows how to do it right so as not > to hurt us.........Judy in AZ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2001 Report Share Posted July 16, 2001 Lynn, Although I had a bad experience on the cruise ship, I wouldn't hesitate to go to someone that is trained to deal with people that have fibromyalgia. Looking back it was the FM that flared from the massage. At the time I didn't know I had FM, nor did I know a lot about it. I know there are people that are trained to deal with musculoskeletal disorders, but finding them may be a challenge. I think a PT is qualified, or know someone that is. I hope you don't let my experience scare you from trying it. We're all different, and what hurts me may not hurt someone else. And remember, I have FM. a Re: [ ] massage therapy Hey Judy, I am interested in massage but I have been afraid to do it. I remember once a told she went for a message. I think it was on a cruise and she was in a lot of pain. I am going to ask the Rheumy. I am also thinking about Yogi however I don't know how I would get in those positions. I would like to cut back on some of drug since no one convinces me that drugs did not play a part in all this stomach thing. I have a neighbor who goes for messages and she says the person she goes to it good. I would want to know if they are licensed and know how to deal with RA. I'm glad you sent the note in. Lynn (Me Mom ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2001 Report Share Posted July 16, 2001 June, It was a deep massage that caused me so much pain too. I should have opened my mouth when it was hurting me, but never having a massage, I thought it was supposed to hurt. a [ ] massage therapy Hi Lynn, you should ask the therapist if they have had experience with RA patients. The girl I go to uses a light massage. Just once she tried to go deeper and I hurt for a week after. I try to go every two or three weeks just for my back and neck and while it doesn't help for a long period of time, it feels wonderful and loosens tight muscles and gives you a sense of well being. Hugs June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 i just got a script for that too, my rheumi told me physical therapists don't like to do it. i am fortunate they do it at my plan hospital. it's more of a sports medicine thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 my chiro is also a naprapath and does it, but i only get $1000 a year in chiro benefits. yes the first time i felt beat up too. but it does feel good too. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 Lynn, When I went I asked my RD for a recomendation for a pain clinic. Most pain clinic (in this area anyway) have massage therapy. The guy I went to was good. I went for about 2 months or so, three times a week. It felt good while he was doing it, but within a couple of hours the pain would return. So we decieded that I wouldn't continue since it wasn't doing me any good long term. He did show me a couple of exercise's that I could do for my back and they do help. Just make sure that whoever you go to is familiar in treating RA patients, because they can't bend and twist us like they do most other patients. Good luck. Tery - FL " Ruf-Caimi " <ruf-caimi@...> wrote: > Hope everyone is feeling good today. I have a script from my Rheumy for >massage therapy. Does anyone know how I find a massage therapist. I >called three hospitals. Two don't do it and the other one won't work with >insurance companies. I looked in the phone book but who knows who I am >picking out. The Rheumy and primary don't have anyone they recommend. Any >help would be appreciated. I don't want to come out of therapy feeling >worse than going in. > Thanks and hope you all have a painfree day, > Lynn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 Lynn, I found massage therapists working with Physical therapists and also you can find some possibly by asking orthopedic drs. Here in Phx i acan look in yellow pages and find probably 5 p[ages of the legal ones and a couple pages of the ones who want to massage more than your muscles(LOL). Good luck........I would love to be able to afford them again...went through 5 months of it after last car accident...lawyer sent me to an ortho dr who was a DO not an MD and they had their own on staff......wonderful how it makes you feel.......Judy in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 Lynn, try a chiropractor. Mine did not do the Massage Therapy, but he said that some do. So maybe you can call some chiropractors and maybe find a lead to either a Massage Therapist or a Chiro that does the Massage. Make absolutely sure they are licensed. I was warned about that. It did not help me. Just made me feel like they hit me all over with a 2x4 by the next day. Susie Ruf-Caimi wrote: > Hope everyone is feeling good today. I have a script from my > Rheumy for > massage therapy. Does anyone know how I find a massage therapist. I > called three hospitals. Two don't do it and the other one won't work > with > insurance companies. I looked in the phone book but who knows who I > am > picking out. The Rheumy and primary don't have anyone they > recommend. Any > help would be appreciated. I don't want to come out of therapy > feeling > worse than going in. > Thanks and hope you all have a painfree day, > Lynn > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 You might try a chiropractor's office. They often work with physical therapists (some that work out of their office) and they would know about the insurance, as well. Good luck!!! Sherri Ruf-Caimi <ruf-caimi@...> wrote: Hope everyone is feeling good today. I have a script from my Rheumy for massage therapy. Does anyone know how I find a massage therapist. I called three hospitals. Two don't do it and the other one won't work with insurance companies. I looked in the phone book but who knows who I am picking out. The Rheumy and primary don't have anyone they recommend. Any help would be appreciated. I don't want to come out of therapy feeling worse than going in. Thanks and hope you all have a painfree day, Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 Hi there, Look here to find a massage therapist in your area.<A HREF= " http://www.amtamassage.org/ " >Welcome to the American Massage Therapy Associa…</A> You can also call the local Massage Therapy Schools, they have well supervised clinics that will cost you less money, how ever they are students so if you go you need to be very specific about what you want. Most students are very willing to listen to what you want, they usually are very willing participants. Good Luck. Connie on (Rainy Sues mom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 I am glad to see the medical proffession is finally realizing the benefits of a good theraputic massage. I love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cathleen in Arkansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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