Re: cold weather and painful joints!!

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

Since I suspect moving to the South of France is probably out of the

question, I've heard that many here use handwarmers and special

gloves. I've yet to have to try those but I'm still very new to

this. I'm sure some of the others will come back to you with options

but just wanted to let you know you'd be in my prayers and I'm hoping

tomorrow will be a better day for you.

Bob

--- In , Sharon Turtnbull <rupertsmum@...>

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> Hi

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> I just wanted to post and say im having a real bad week, the

weather has changed here in scotland and its the type of cold that

gets right into your bones!! Unfortunately it also flared up my RA,

my hips knees and hands have been giving me some serious problems

this week, my neck is for the first time in months the least

affected!!

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> Ive had problems going up stairs and just doing day to day things

as i have no grip when my hands are so sore!

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> So i just wondered if anyone has any tips to surviving the winter

with RA!

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> Have a good weekend

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> Sharon xx

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[Guest guest]

Sorry you are having such a rough time now Sharon. Cold weather

really effects my joints also. Since I have Raynald's syndrome, my

hands and feet get very cold and white during our winter. I bought

hand and feet warmers which help when I an outside. Have to wear

gloves and socks to keep them in though. Hot packs are nice, too.

Hope you feel better soon.

warm hugs,

Debbie L

-- In , Sharon Turtnbull <rupertsmum@...>

wrote:

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> Hi

>

> I just wanted to post and say im having a real bad week, the

weather has changed here in scotland and its the type of cold that

gets right into your bones!! Unfortunately it also flared up my RA,

my hips knees and hands have been giving me some serious problems

this week, my neck is for the first time in months the least

affected!!

>

> Ive had problems going up stairs and just doing day to day things

as i have no grip when my hands are so sore!

>

> So i just wondered if anyone has any tips to surviving the winter

with RA!

>

> Have a good weekend

>

> Sharon xx

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[Guest guest]

Pat in Oragon and group;

I am very lucky I don't have to battle the cold.. I am so sorry Pat

for the weather bothering you.. Yes hot showers sounds nice.. I am

in hot South Carolina and my joints still fell crappy.. The humira

wears off a day or so before the next injection... At least it

don't completely wear off.

I am on lyrcia for fibro.. I know a lot of people can't take it..

It is like a miracle drug for me it takes 90 per cent of the fibro

pain away...

I wonder can food work like drugs also.. For example,,

Sulfasalazine and plaqunil does not help my RA at all and it helps a

lot of other people.. Couldnt the food theory work the same way..

LIke when someone said doing with out certain foods help RA to go

away on a friend. Well that could work on some people and not work

on others.. I think to much haaaaaaaaaa.

Pain free days everyone.. I should shut up sometimes I just ramble

on and before I know it I am texting a complete different subjuct..

Sorry for that everyone

God bless and take care

gentle hugs

Clora

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> I am sorry to hear you are both suffering with the cold weather. 

The weather here in Southern Oregon has changed too.......a couple

days ago it was 90 and now we are wet and cold.  The damp cool

weather seems to bother me the most.  I felt crappy all day and just

wanted to lay around but sometimes that makes it worse.  I take lots

of hot showers and love to sit in my hot tub every night before

going to bed.  It makes such a difference,  I  cannot stand the

pressure of jets on me cause of the fibro but just the soaking in

hot water helps. 

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> Someone told me that the drink Tonc Water every day to help their

joints..........not sure if that helps but this person swears by

it........

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> Hope you will all be as pain free as you can.

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> Gentle Hugs

> Pat in Southern Oregon

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> Bureau Alvarez

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> > Hi

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> > I just wanted to post and say im having a real bad week, the

> weather has changed here in scotland and its the type of cold that

> gets right into your bones!! Unfortunately it also flared up my

RA,

> my hips knees and hands have been giving me some serious problems

> this week, my neck is for the first time in months the least

> affected!!

> >

> > Ive had problems going up stairs and just doing day to day

things

> as i have no grip when my hands are so sore!

> >

> > So i just wondered if anyone has any tips to surviving the

winter

> with RA!

> >

> > Have a good weekend

> >

> > Sharon xx

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

Sorry your feeling so bad this week. Have you called your doctor, maybe

he can help you? When I feel so badly, Prednisone helps me so much.

Our winters aren't too bad here in OK, but I still feel it. I'm always

cold anyway, even in the summer. I try to wear extra clothes, socks,

and wrap in a blanket when sitting on the couch.

I also like to use the rice sock for my neck, it feels so great. I know

some people use electric blankets, and love them. I like to drink hot

tea also, it makes your inside so warm. I read a LOT in the winter,

cause I like to be in a blanket all the time,lol

Hope my tips help, and hope you feel better soon, Tawny

--- In , Sharon Turtnbull <rupertsmum@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi

>

> I just wanted to post and say im having a real bad week, the weather

has changed here in scotland and its the type of cold that gets right

into your bones!! Unfortunately it also flared up my RA, my hips knees

and hands have been giving me some serious problems this week, my neck

is for the first time in months the least affected!!

>

> Ive had problems going up stairs and just doing day to day things as i

have no grip when my hands are so sore!

>

> So i just wondered if anyone has any tips to surviving the winter with

RA!

>

> Have a good weekend

>

> Sharon xx

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