Re: Hot Baths

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In a message dated 8/1/2008 8:49:29 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

patandpaula@... writes:

>Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths. Am I the only who

doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists knees etc to get in

and out of bathtub? I now have to take showers. Sure miss the baths. Just

wondering if weakness isnt a problem with most. thanks a lot a >>

Before I saw my RA doctor the first time, I had to give up my treasured hot

baths. One of the things that gets affected with me is my upper arms -- not

quite the shoulders. I was lamenting my loss and my husband told me he would

help me get out.

So I tried it -- got in, soaked and felt wonderful. Then it was time to get

out. Couldn't do it. So I yelled for help. Well, he was watching tv with his

headphones on and couldn't hear me yelling. Eventually, I was able to push

myself around and get my butt up on the edge and get out, but it was an awful

experience.

I am so grateful that since I started treatment, I can again have my hot

bath.

dd

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In a message dated 8/1/2008 11:26:57 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

patandpaula@... writes:

>dd what are you taking if you dont mind telling me??? I did the same thing

a couple of weeks ago, my husband tried to get me out and bruised my arms up

(accidentally) and I was exhausted. a>>

He started me on 25 mg of prednisone once a day and the pain went away

immediately (within hours). After three weeks, I was started on Methotrexate.

Now

I am just on 5 mg a day of prednisone, 4 Mtx a week and Arava each day. I

still have almost daily fatigue, but almost no pain. A little bit has started to

come back since I've cut way down on the prednisone and I am going in for

cortisone shots next week. It affects my knees, upper arms and feet first.

dd

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Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths. Am I the only who doesnt

have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists knees etc to get in and out

of bathtub? I now have to take showers. Sure miss the baths. Just wondering if

weakness isnt a problem with most. thanks a lot a

[Guest guest]

a,

I can still get in and out. It is easier since my surgery for spinal

stenosis. My arms and wrists are much, much better. So far my knees

have never hurt with RA. Hip, ankles, hands, and wrists, yes.

However, I can't clean the tub anymore. I must rely on my daughter

and grand-daughter for that.

I'm sorry that you can't enjoy that pleasure anymore. I hope it

changes in the future for you.

Shirley

--- In , " patandpaula " <patandpaula@...>

wrote:

>

> Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths. Am I the only

who doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists

knees etc to get in and out of bathtub? I now have to take showers.

Sure miss the baths. Just wondering if weakness isnt a problem with

most. thanks a lot a

>

>

[Guest guest]

dd what are you taking if you dont mind telling me??? I did the same thing a

couple of weeks ago, my husband tried to get me out and bruised my arms up

(accidentally) and I was exhausted. a

Re: [ ]Hot Baths

In a message dated 8/1/2008 8:49:29 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

patandpaula@... writes:

>Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths. Am I the only who

doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists knees etc to get

in

and out of bathtub? I now have to take showers. Sure miss the baths. Just

wondering if weakness isnt a problem with most. thanks a lot a >>

Before I saw my RA doctor the first time, I had to give up my treasured hot

baths. One of the things that gets affected with me is my upper arms -- not

quite the shoulders. I was lamenting my loss and my husband told me he would

help me get out.

So I tried it -- got in, soaked and felt wonderful. Then it was time to get

out. Couldn't do it. So I yelled for help. Well, he was watching tv with his

headphones on and couldn't hear me yelling. Eventually, I was able to push

myself around and get my butt up on the edge and get out, but it was an awful

experience.

I am so grateful that since I started treatment, I can again have my hot

bath.

dd

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Thanks a lot Shirley, I do too. glad you can still do it a

Re: [ ]Hot Baths

a,

I can still get in and out. It is easier since my surgery for spinal

stenosis. My arms and wrists are much, much better. So far my knees

have never hurt with RA. Hip, ankles, hands, and wrists, yes.

However, I can't clean the tub anymore. I must rely on my daughter

and grand-daughter for that.

I'm sorry that you can't enjoy that pleasure anymore. I hope it

changes in the future for you.

Shirley

>

> Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths. Am I the only

who doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists

knees etc to get in and out of bathtub? I now have to take showers.

Sure miss the baths. Just wondering if weakness isnt a problem with

most. thanks a lot a

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks DD, Im checking on that Arava, I see it mentioned here frequently.

a

Re: [ ]Hot Baths

In a message dated 8/1/2008 11:26:57 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

patandpaula@... writes:

>dd what are you taking if you dont mind telling me??? I did the same thing

a couple of weeks ago, my husband tried to get me out and bruised my arms up

(accidentally) and I was exhausted. a>>

He started me on 25 mg of prednisone once a day and the pain went away

immediately (within hours). After three weeks, I was started on Methotrexate.

Now

I am just on 5 mg a day of prednisone, 4 Mtx a week and Arava each day. I

still have almost daily fatigue, but almost no pain. A little bit has started

to

come back since I've cut way down on the prednisone and I am going in for

cortisone shots next week. It affects my knees, upper arms and feet first.

dd

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Just a thought...my rheumatologist prescribed physical therapy. The physical

therapy place I go has a heated saltwater pool. I usually feel much better

for hours after getting out of that nice warm salty water. I don't know why,

but it definitely helps.

Re: [ ]Hot Baths

Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths. Am I the only who

doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists knees etc to get

in and out of bathtub? I now have to take showers. Sure miss the baths.

Just wondering if weakness isnt a problem with most. thanks a lot

a

[Guest guest]

I wouldn't even attempt to get in and out of our bathtub -- I have to

use a long-handled mop to dust it out. And with the way my hands and

fingers are, I could never pull on a tight, stretchy bathing suit

(that's assuming I would ever agree to wear one in public, lol). I

just stare, gape-mouthed, at anybody who suggests swimming as a

helpful sport and bathing as a useful therapy ...

--- In , " shihtzumom " <shihtzumom1@...>

wrote:

>

> Just a thought...my rheumatologist prescribed physical therapy. The

physical

> therapy place I go has a heated saltwater pool. I usually feel much

better

> for hours after getting out of that nice warm salty water. I don't

know why,

> but it definitely helps.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Another thumbs up for swimming! Even when I'm at my ouchiest, if I can drag

myself to the pool, get changed, and just lay on a kickboard to do a few laps, I

feel like a new woman. For anyone too embarrassed to go to a pool here's a true

story - I was pregnant with my first son and I headed to the base pool. I had

to leave the hospital compound, drive to the shipyard, clear base security,

park, waddle to the gym, get changed out of my stylin' Navy maternity uniform,

stuff myself into my maternity swim suit . . . as I'm headed to the pool, I

catch a glimpse of my rear end (which was pretty big by that stage of pregnancy,

believe me). To my horror, I realize that the butt of my suit is THREADBARE and

you could totally see my bottom. All I could think was jeez! All this hassle

and I'm going to turn around and go home???!! I just said, oh FORGET IT, if

you've seen one butt, you've seen them all! I put a towel around my waist,

stomped to the pool, and

tried to keep my bottom mostly in the water while I went swimming. Since that

day, I realized that if I can make myself swim on *that* occasion, I can make

myself swim ANY DAY!

Re: [ ] Hot Baths

Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths. Am I the only who

doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists knees etc to get

in and out of bathtub? I now have to take showers. Sure miss the baths.

Just wondering if weakness isnt a problem with most. thanks a lot

a

[Guest guest]

Lynne

Thank you very much lynne. I know what to clean my tub out with now. A

long handled mop. I use to scrub my tub every time I take a bath. Most

people are suppose to do it before, I know. Tell that to eveyone else

in the house. I cant even get them to rince it out much less clean it.

I cleaned it out for the first time in a couple months. I cried from

the pain as I cleaned it. My husband rinses it out so I dont complain

to him. We had guest for 2 days. And I had to scrub it after they

left. I cant even take a shower if the tub is dirty. A mop.

Clora

[Guest guest]

If I could find a bathing suit to fit me. I promise you I will go

swimming. OK, I will go to a swimming pool and get in.lol I wear about

a size 58 to 60. Do they even make that size? I gainied a 100 pounds

in a year. I have a new swimming suit from a year ago. And that was

the biggest one they had. I couldnt pull it over my hips now.

hugs everyone

Clora

[Guest guest]

I have MCTD and I can't get in and out of the tub most of the time.

Once in a blue moon I can take a bath but I still have to get on my

hands and knees and pull myself up to get out. When I get in I

practically have to plop down. I thought I was the only one too.

--- In , " patandpaula " <patandpaula@...>

wrote:

>

> Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths. Am I the only

who doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists knees

etc to get in and out of bathtub? I now have to take showers. Sure

miss the baths. Just wondering if weakness isnt a problem with most.

thanks a lot a

>

>

[Guest guest]

I used to work for a man who was disabled from WW2, he was missing a leg, and in

the last few years it was getting increasingly hard for him to bathe. He got a

device that he sat on at the edge of the tub and it lowered him into the tub, it

was wonderful and paid for by the VA. You can google bath tub lifts and see many

brands out there, maybe insurance would help? in PA

Re: [ ]Hot Baths

I have MCTD and I can't get in and out of the tub most of the time.

Once in a blue moon I can take a bath but I still have to get on my

hands and knees and pull myself up to get out. When I get in I

practically have to plop down. I thought I was the only one too.

>

> Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths. Am I the only

who doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists knees

etc to get in and out of bathtub? I now have to take showers. Sure

miss the baths. Just wondering if weakness isnt a problem with most.

thanks a lot a

>

>

[Guest guest]

You're not alone a. My hands and knees won't lift me out of a tub

anymore either. Fortunately, I prefer showers anyway. :-)

Kim

>

> Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths. Am I the only

who doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists knees

etc to get in and out of bathtub? I now have to take showers. Sure

miss the baths. Just wondering if weakness isnt a problem with most.

thanks a lot a

>

>

[Guest guest]

HI PAULA, NO I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM BUT WORSE. MY HUB HELPS ME IN WHEN I'M IN

SEVERE PAIN, WHICH IS MOST OF THE TIME. RIGHT NOW I'M DEALING WITH AN URI & IT

SUX!!

HOPE U FEEL BETTER SOON. GOD BLESS,MELYNDAGAMEZ 8/1/08 8:30P.M.

Re: [ ]Hot Baths

You're not alone a. My hands and knees won't lift me out of a tub

anymore either.. Fortunately, I prefer showers anyway. :-)

Kim

>

> Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths.  Am I the only

who doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists knees

etc to get in and out of bathtub?  I now have to take showers. Sure

miss the baths. Just wondering if weakness isnt a problem with most.

  thanks a lot    a

>

>

[Guest guest]

WATER THERAPY IS A REALLY GREAT  SUGGESTION TO ANYONE WHO FEELS THE NEED TO WANT

TO B A BETTERPERSON & THEY WILL FEEL WESOME!!!

WATER THERAPY TOTALLY HELPED ME OUT TILL MY INSURENCE DID NOT PAY 4 IT ANY

MORE,THAT SUCKED FOR ME BIG TIMEEE!!! SWIMMING IS THE BEST MEDICINE! GOD

BLESS,MELYNDAGAMEZ 8/1/08 9:32P.M.CENTRAL

Re: [ ] Hot Baths

Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths.  Am I the only who

doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists knees etc to get

in and out of bathtub?  I now have to take showers. Sure miss the baths.

Just wondering if weakness isnt a problem with most.    thanks a lot

a

[Guest guest]

Hallelujah ! I thought I was the only one who has to look like a

turtle to get out of the tub! ;_))

>

> I have MCTD and I can't get in and out of the tub most of the time.

> Once in a blue moon I can take a bath but I still have to get on my

> hands and knees and pull myself up to get out. When I get in I

> practically have to plop down. I thought I was the only one too.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Melynda. I am sorry to here that you hurt so bad. Did you mean to

say a urinary tract infection (UTI)? If so the best part comes after

you take the antibiotic for the uti and then you get a raging yeast

infection and have to give money to the Diflucan gods to make life more

bearable. LOL

Love wendy

--- In , Melynda Gamez <melyndagamez@...>

wrote:

>

> HI PAULA, NO I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM BUT WORSE. MY HUB HELPS ME IN

WHEN I'M IN SEVERE PAIN, WHICH IS MOST OF THE TIME. RIGHT NOW I'M

DEALING WITH AN URI & IT SUX!!

> HOPE U FEEL BETTER SOON. GOD BLESS,MELYNDAGAMEZ 8/1/08 8:30P.M.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sheba and Melynda. I am getting used to it now but wouldnt mind a soak

in epsom salts!!

Re: [ ]Hot Baths

You're not alone a. My hands and knees won't lift me out of a tub

anymore either.. Fortunately, I prefer showers anyway. :-)

Kim

>

> Ive noticed several references to taking hot baths. Am I the only

who doesnt have enought strength and too much pain on my wrists knees

etc to get in and out of bathtub? I now have to take showers. Sure

miss the baths. Just wondering if weakness isnt a problem with most.

thanks a lot a

>

>

[Guest guest]

HI WENDY, NO I HAVE AN UPPER RESPITORY INFECTION(URI). IT SUX ALONG WITH MY RA..

GOD BLESS,MELYNDAGAMEZ 8/2/08 3:10P.M.CST.

Re: [ ]Hot Baths

Hey Melynda. I am sorry to here that you hurt so bad. Did you mean to

say a urinary tract infection (UTI)? If so the best part comes after

you take the antibiotic for the uti and then you get a raging yeast

infection and have to give money to the Diflucan gods to make life more

bearable. LOL

Love wendy

--- In , Melynda Gamez <melyndagamez@...>

wrote:

>

> HI PAULA, NO I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM BUT WORSE. MY HUB HELPS ME IN

WHEN I'M IN SEVERE PAIN, WHICH IS MOST OF THE TIME. RIGHT NOW I'M

DEALING WITH AN URI & IT SUX!!

> HOPE U FEEL BETTER SOON. GOD BLESS,MELYNDAGAMEZ 8/1/08 8:30P.M.

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi a - I'm right there with you. I don't have the strength to get

in and out of the bathtub either and way too much pain in my shoulders

to even think about it. I do have a shower chair, though. Sitting on

that and letting the hot water run over me helps some, but then I worry

about the water bill (*rolling eyes*). Sometimes I feel like I can't

win for losing..........Doreen

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the giggle, . We have a pool and there are many a

day that I would love nothing better than to have some kind of

privacy screen around it. I would skip the whole suit thing

altogether and go " buff " .

>

> Another thumbs up for swimming! Even when I'm at my ouchiest, if I

can drag myself to the pool, get changed, and just lay on a kickboard

to do a few laps, I feel like a new woman. For anyone too

embarrassed to go to a pool here's a true story - I was pregnant with

my first son and I headed to the base pool. I had to leave the

hospital compound, drive to the shipyard, clear base security, park,

waddle to the gym, get changed out of my stylin' Navy maternity

uniform, stuff myself into my maternity swim suit . . . as I'm headed

to the pool, I catch a glimpse of my rear end (which was pretty big

by that stage of pregnancy, believe me). To my horror, I realize

that the butt of my suit is THREADBARE and you could totally see my

bottom. All I could think was jeez! All this hassle and I'm going

to turn around and go home???!! I just said, oh FORGET IT, if you've

seen one butt, you've seen them all! I put a towel around my waist,

stomped to the pool, and

> tried to keep my bottom mostly in the water while I went

swimming. Since that day, I realized that if I can make myself swim

on *that* occasion, I can make myself swim ANY DAY!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Clora - check out www.alwaysforme.com - they have suits to fit all

sizes. They're a little pricey, but I figure I gotta do what I gotta

do...Doreen

>

>

>

> If I could find a bathing suit to fit me. I promise you I will go

> swimming. OK, I will go to a swimming pool and get in.lol I wear

about

> a size 58 to 60. Do they even make that size? I gainied a 100 pounds

> in a year. I have a new swimming suit from a year ago. And that was

> the biggest one they had. I couldnt pull it over my hips now.

>

> hugs everyone

> Clora

>

[Guest guest]

I too find great relief in the pool. I can actually do exercizes that are

impossible for me without the water. I purchased a swim suit 2 sizes too large

with a halter top so I can keep it from falling off. It looks hideous but my

hands can not get a traditional suit on. We installed special grab rails to

assist in getting in and out of water....The relief I feel far exceeds pain

meds....

Mimi <mimi212@...> wrote: Thanks for the giggle, . We

have a pool and there are many a

day that I would love nothing better than to have some kind of

privacy screen around it. I would skip the whole suit thing

altogether and go " buff " .

>

> Another thumbs up for swimming! Even when I'm at my ouchiest, if I

can drag myself to the pool, get changed, and just lay on a kickboard

to do a few laps, I feel like a new woman. For anyone too

embarrassed to go to a pool here's a true story - I was pregnant with

my first son and I headed to the base pool. I had to leave the

hospital compound, drive to the shipyard, clear base security, park,

waddle to the gym, get changed out of my stylin' Navy maternity

uniform, stuff myself into my maternity swim suit . . . as I'm headed

to the pool, I catch a glimpse of my rear end (which was pretty big

by that stage of pregnancy, believe me). To my horror, I realize

that the butt of my suit is THREADBARE and you could totally see my

bottom. All I could think was jeez! All this hassle and I'm going

to turn around and go home???!! I just said, oh FORGET IT, if you've

seen one butt, you've seen them all! I put a towel around my waist,

stomped to the pool, and

> tried to keep my bottom mostly in the water while I went

swimming. Since that day, I realized that if I can make myself swim

on *that* occasion, I can make myself swim ANY DAY!

>

>

Raniolo