Re: Re: suggestions for nighttime

May 12, 2006

I take Elavil (Amitriptyline) also and it is the only such drug that I have had

any improvement with. I've been on it a while so I don't know if it still makes

me sleepy or not but it helps with the pain. I was given it for neuropathy but

it seems to me that it covers many of this type pains. Neurontin did nothing

and and Tegretol had TERRIBLE side effects.

BVan (Betty)

[ ] Re: suggestions for nighttime

Hi Angie,

Sorry I can't give advice on RA pain. Since I have FM my rheum gives me

Elavil to help me sleep. In addition I take my muscle relaxant and

Ultram. Those 3 meds help me sleep. Unfortunately I am on a diuretic

which I take early morning. I still am up to the potty 2-3x night. But

I am still able to rest between the trips.

Take care,

Debbie L

-- In , " Angie " <angie-long@...> wrote:

>

> Hi guys

>

> Thought I would see if any one has any suggestions on getting a good

> nights sleep. I am staying so tired I am up and down all night long

> Keep on waking up with sever pains in my legs and back mostly I have

> been taking tylonel arthritis but it isn't helping at all I am still

> having a major flair hands, knees, elbows, feet, back every joint

> seems to be swollen and painful so that may be contributing to the

> pain level and fatique too. Any suggestions would be great.

>

> Thanks

> Angie

>

May 12, 2006

Sounds wonderful. Now if only a genie would pop over here

every night and give me that massage I'd be in heaven.

a

On May 12, 2006, at 7:57 AM, pjb12345uk wrote:

> ---you are askinf for suggestions

>

> i have lots and these are just some of the suggestions

> massage therapy

>

> 3. Massage,was indicated in 63% of the readings and this was to be

> given usually after another treatment such as as Epsom salt baths or

> after a steam bath or the use of the wet cell device. Specific oils

> were advised to be used with the massage, which were equal parts of

> olive oil with peanut oil and tincture of myrrh. Prepared by heating

> a small amount of olive oil and then adding the myrrh. It was

> mentioned to use the oils freely and as much as the body could

> absorb. Other oils were lanolin, mineral oil, olio pine needles,

> sassafras oil, witch hazel, oil of wintergreen, cedarwood oil,

> mustard oil, kerosene and tincture of benzoin.

>

> spiritual/reiki healing

>

> Castor oil is also used on any arthritic, rheumatic, or muscular and

> joint pain as unction. Basically an infra red lamp is placed 12-18

> inches from the part to be massaged. Apply the castor oil on the

> painful area and let the lamp warm it and this will help the oil to

> penetrate the skin, this done for about 5-10 mins. Then keep rubbing

> with the fingers and hand until the oil is worked in. Keep putting

> more oil on and massaging continued for 10-60 mins. Massage was also

> very helpful, to be given usually after another treatment such as an

> Epsom salt bath.

>

> and these are just a few - i have a file on ra if you are interested

> and are willing to try a few things

> phil

May 12, 2006

The massage sounds good to me too. I have been in physical therapy for several

months now after a fall last year and knee surgery............it goes on and on.

Anyway I have become good friend with my physical therapist and in fact am

taking a vacation next month to Maui ( the one my boss gave me as a Christmas

bonus) and who better to take with me than my physical therapist and her good

friend an MD...................My therapist was diagnosed with ankolsing

spondylitis so she understand the RA thing.............anyway just had to tell

everyone that I was so lucky to find her as a therapist and a friend. Just to

rub it in,.,,...she is taking her portable massage table with us so we can have

massages every night,,,,

Hoping everyone is having a pain free day

Hugs

Pat in So oregon

a Papola <a54@...> wrote: Sounds wonderful. Now if only a

genie would pop over here