Guest guest Posted January 28, 1999 Report Share Posted January 28, 1999 >One was without my consent in the hospital right after she was born< , Do you know if there is any recoarse you can take about them vaccinating with out your consent? I am curious to know what our rights are when they vaccinate without consent. If anyone else has this answer please let me know, Thanks, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 1999 Report Share Posted January 28, 1999 At 09:52 AM 1/28/99 -0600, you wrote: >From: kemco@... (lisa d. kemnitz) >The one concern I have is with polio. I'm not going to vaccinate her against this disease but, I am afraid of it's ability to really harm a child. Does anyone else feel concerned about Polio? I have heard of severe problems related to polio. I have a family member who was crippled from polio. I have also read horror stories of a woman who spent her life in a iron lung as a result of this disease. I don't think a vaccine full of toxic substances is the answer to my concerns but, I do wonder how to protect her from the complications of a disease like polio. I would like to hear how some of you feel about this! I welcome all thoughts and input. Thanks so much. Glad to be apart of this list.<p>>>>>>>> Hi and welcome to the list I'm not sure where you live, but here in the United States the only reported cases of polio are contracted FROM the vaccine. The best preventative measure to take is to not have your child vaccinated for polio. There is also a small chance that one could contract polio from one who was recently vaccinated; since it is secreted through the feces. So be aware of whom your child interacts with - don't change another babies diaper who was recently vaccinated - and wash hands regularly.....hope this sheds some light on your concerns. Lana >Hi all my name is , I have one daughter, Baylee who is 11 months old. >I have been on the list actually for a long time and have just now had the >opportunity to introduce myself. Unfortunately Baylee has recieved two Heb >B shots. I hate to think that her little immune system was bombarded by >toxins for what I feel was a total unecessary vaccine. One was without my >consent in the hospital right after she was born, the other when she was a >month old. The good news is that was all the shots she received! I am very >thankful that I decided to research vaccines before she was given any other >shots. I was reluctant all along to give them to her, yet coaxed into >believing Dr.'s knew what was best! Didn't take me long to figure out that >was not the case in a lot of circumstances. Thankfully dh is in full >support with my decision not to vaccinate, although he does feel concerned >about her in the event that she would contract one of the childhood >illnesses.<p> > >The one concern I have is with polio. I'm not going to vaccinate her >against this disease but, I am afraid of it's ability to really harm a >child. Does anyone else feel concerned about Polio? I have heard of severe >problems related to polio. I have a family member who was crippled from >polio. I have also read horror stories of a woman who spent her life in a >iron lung as a result of this disease. I don't think a vaccine full of >toxic substances is the answer to my concerns but, I do wonder how to >protect her from the complications of a disease like polio. I would like to >hear how some of you feel about this! I welcome all thoughts and input. >Thanks so much. Glad to be apart of this list.<p> > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 1999 Report Share Posted January 28, 1999 Hi , Well for me polio was one of the first ones that we decided against. Since we live in Canada we do not have the threat of catching polio from the OPV as it is not used here anymore. Lana was right, cases now (8-10 a year are reported to VAERS, though we all know it is probably higher) of people getting polio from the vaccine. Just last month I gave some help to a family when the father got polio from changing his daughters diaper. The fact remains that the only threat of polio would be coming into contact with feces from a recently vaccinated child. Also I would like to add that 90% of all polio cases are non-paralytic. Chances are if the person coming into contact with the polio is healthy and has a strong immune system they will recover just fine. I really feel that the side effects to the vaccine are not worth the risk of the remote chance of coming into contact with feces from a recently vaccinated child. List Owner Intro & question From: kemco@... (lisa d. kemnitz) Hi all my name is , I have one daughter, Baylee who is 11 months old. I have been on the list actually for a long time and have just now had the opportunity to introduce myself. Unfortunately Baylee has recieved two Heb B shots. I hate to think that her little immune system was bombarded by toxins for what I feel was a total unecessary vaccine. One was without my consent in the hospital right after she was born, the other when she was a month old. The good news is that was all the shots she received! I am very thankful that I decided to research vaccines before she was given any other shots. I was reluctant all along to give them to her, yet coaxed into believing Dr.'s knew what was best! Didn't take me long to figure out that was not the case in a lot of circumstances. Thankfully dh is in full support with my decision not to vaccinate, although he does feel concerned about her in the event that she would contract one of the childhood illnesses.<p> The one concern I have is with polio. I'm not going to vaccinate her against this disease but, I am afraid of it's ability to really harm a child. Does anyone else feel concerned about Polio? I have heard of severe problems related to polio. I have a family member who was crippled from polio. I have also read horror stories of a woman who spent her life in a iron lung as a result of this disease. I don't think a vaccine full of toxic substances is the answer to my concerns but, I do wonder how to protect her from the complications of a disease like polio. I would like to hear how some of you feel about this! I welcome all thoughts and input. Thanks so much. Glad to be apart of this list.<p> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2000 Report Share Posted July 23, 2000 In a message dated 7/23/00 5:51:26 AM Pacific Daylight Time, hare@... writes: << Hi. My name is and I'm mama to 2 year old breastfed, unvaccinated Amy. >> Hi , Glad you joined the list.I hope you fine it helpful. Sara-mom to Nimet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2000 Report Share Posted July 23, 2000 Hi , Welcome to the list. We get tetanus questions on the list it seems about every week. I will send you privately the information I have as it has been posted to the list in the last month. Sounds like you've been thru a lot of what others have here and it is maddening and idiotic. I'll send you some info and ask any questions of all of us. Sheri At 08:39 AM 07/23/2000 -0400, you wrote: >Hi. My name is and I'm mama to 2 year old breastfed, unvaccinated >Amy. Her birth was attended by medical morons who also demanded we >vaccinate. Their performance as regards the health of me and my babe had >been so outstanding (snort, gasp) that we decided we'd better do some >investigation before we took anything at their word. And so we did. We >read The Immunization Decision by Randall Neustaedter and What About -------------------------------------------------------- Sheri Nakken, R.N., MA Vaccination Information & Choice Network, Nevada City CA 95959 http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/vaccine.htm ANY INFO OBTAINED HERE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS MEDICAL OR LEGAL ADVICE. THE DECISION TO VACCINATE IS YOURS AND YOURS ALONE. Well Within's Earth Mysteries & Sacred Site Tours http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin International Tours, Homestudy Courses, ANTHRAX & OTHER Vaccine Dangers Education, Homeopathic Education KVMR Broadcaster/Programmer/Investigative Reporter, Nevada City CA CEU's for nurses, Books & Multi-Pure Water Filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2000 Report Share Posted September 11, 2000 Yes. Grow Calendula. Very versitile. -- Marcelle Karustis mkarustis@... - email (973) 776-3900 x7867 - voicemail/fax ---- " Beth Costa " <bethcosta@...> wrote: > > Hi everyone! > > I'm new to this list, my name is Beth Costa. I made my first batch > > of CP soap on my (ugh!) 30th birthday earlier this year, and have > been hooked ever since. I am almost as hooked on these lists as I > am > on soapmaking! LOL I am newly married (just over 1 yr.) and have 2 > > beagle children. Maybe some *real* babies next year. haha I live > > in northern IL, and we just bought our dream house on 5 acres. I am > > not moving again until I am too old to climb the stairs to go to bed > > at night! I am hopeful to have a " soap herb " garden next spring. > > Any suggestions? > > Here's my question: I am in a rubber stamping club, and we do > monthly swaps based on a certain theme. This month's theme is > southwest. I think it would be fun to give the ladies a cornmeal > facial scrub and stamp the labels. What fragrances would you > associate with 'southwest'? I was thinking of putting dried cilantro > > and lime EO, but would love some other ideas. TIA and glad to meet > > ya'. > > Sudsy Regards, > Beth Costa > www.invigorations.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2000 Report Share Posted September 12, 2000 Isn't calendula marigold? Deby Re: Intro & question > > Yes. Grow Calendula. Very versitile. > > -- > Marcelle Karustis > mkarustis@... - email > (973) 776-3900 x7867 - voicemail/fax > > > > ---- " Beth Costa " <bethcosta@...> wrote: > > > > Hi everyone! > > > > I'm new to this list, my name is Beth Costa. I made my first batch > > > > of CP soap on my (ugh!) 30th birthday earlier this year, and have > > been hooked ever since. I am almost as hooked on these lists as I > > am > > on soapmaking! LOL I am newly married (just over 1 yr.) and have 2 > > > > beagle children. Maybe some *real* babies next year. haha I live > > > > in northern IL, and we just bought our dream house on 5 acres. I am > > > > not moving again until I am too old to climb the stairs to go to bed > > > > at night! I am hopeful to have a " soap herb " garden next spring. > > > > Any suggestions? > > > > Here's my question: I am in a rubber stamping club, and we do > > monthly swaps based on a certain theme. This month's theme is > > southwest. I think it would be fun to give the ladies a cornmeal > > facial scrub and stamp the labels. What fragrances would you > > associate with 'southwest'? I was thinking of putting dried cilantro > > > > and lime EO, but would love some other ideas. TIA and glad to meet > > > > ya'. > > > > Sudsy Regards, > > Beth Costa > > www.invigorations.com > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 Hi , Nice to have you on the list. Do you need to see a regular Doctor for any reason? My son is going to be 2 years old next week and has only seen a regular doctor twice in his life (at 2 weeks old and the second time was because I had a panic attack when he had a fever) Otherwise, I take Trenton to a Homeopath, and every now and then the Chiropractor - both of whom support my wholeheartedly!! Good Luck Chelly San Diego, CA Mommy to Trenton 8/19/99 - No Shots! " Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 Oh girlfriend, I can help here! Have you ever thought of using a naturopath as your pediatrician? My pediatrician is a naturopath AND a chiropractor. He is located in Friendswood and is absolutely wonderful! His practice even includes alternative therapy practitioners such as cranial-sacral, massage, colon hydrotherapy, meridian stress assessment, homeopathics and physical therapy. It may be further than you wish to drive however. So here are some suggestions for finding an open-minded doctor. www.ACAM.org www.alternative-medicine-and-health.com www.alternativemedicine.com www.healthy.net www.healthmall.com Call Mothering Magazine - they have a database of such docs Ask for referrals at health food stores Ask for referrals from direct entry midwives By the way, I live in Alvin, Texas In a message dated 7/26/2001 4:11:59 PM Central Daylight Time, lisa_donbavand@... writes: > Hi everyone! I wanted to thank all of you for the great information > you share everyday. It has made the vaccine decision much easier! > > My name is . I have a 1 year old son who has been partially > vaccinated. I have been in search for a new doctor for him because > his current pediatrician refuses to see him unless we get ALL of his > vaccines. She said that we were putting her staff at risk by not > having him vaccinated. I thought that was funny. Weren't they > vaccinated or do the vaccines not work??? Ah-hah! Anyway, if anyone > knows of a family doctor/pediatrician in the Houston area > (preferrably south side) that supports parents who choose not to > vaccinate, please send me their name. I am having a terrible time > finding one. I have been to several Dr " interviews " where I was told > I was insane for not vaccinating. > > Thanks again for all of the information and support! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2003 Report Share Posted June 12, 2003 Hi Beth and Welcome, I haven't heard of this one specifically. Any kind of writing tends to push faster brain speeds, since it requires language processing. And specific work on the design of handwriting stresses fine motor coordination, which could help push SMR. Probably can't hurt, but I have no experience as to how well it will work. Let us know if you decide to try it and what you learn. Pete -- Intro & Question > Hello, My name is Beth and I have a 7 year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD last August. We have done various treatment routes (diet, medication, diet + medication, behavior modification techniques, etc.) with him, but have not been satisfied with the outcomes and/or the side effects. Has anyone here had success with the Retrain the Brain handwriting program? Any comments, suggestions, advice is greatly needed and always welcomed. Take Care, Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 > Does anyone have any information on aspergers being linked > genetically? > There is quite a bit of evidence to the effect that autistic spectrum stuff may have a genetic component, but I don't think it matters much. Even if the evidence clearly showed a genetic basis -- even if we knew the exact genes responsible -- it would not tell us what we should do. > Also, has anyone had any luck getting AS kids to write. The thoughts > are easy, but getting them onto the page is a whole different story. For our son there are two issues: 1) organizing thoughts into a narrative and 2) doing the physical work of writing. We have found it useful to give him a really structured template, or a number of examples, so that he can organize his thoughts more easily. We are just now switching to having him write more on a laptop. The advantage is that, if you get a bit of content typed out you can then say, " OK, let's add a couple more examples to this part in the middle, " or " let's move this thought over here to a new paragraph, " etc. Basically, when you write on paper, the whole process is linear, and once it's done it's hard to improve on it without starting again. When you write on a computer you can add on to it an reshape it all you like. You can also add formatting at the end, before printing it out, so that the end result looks impressive, which is satisfying. http://aoskoli.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I have always homeschooled my now 15 year old asperger son. I am sooooooooo glad I never put him in public school. I shudder to think how damaging the cruel way kids treat other kids would be to him emotionally. As one with aspergers myself, I understand the pain. Now that he is high school age, he has no problem making friends in the social events he is involved in (orchestra, church youth group and homeschool events) which years ago I doubted he could handle. My son has always seemed to stumble over his words when he talks. He knows what he wants to say but it comes out in the wrong order or with important parts missing. I never knew if it was a speech issue or if he really wasn't putting his thoughts together correctly. When he started learning to write, I found the same problem. His sentences didn't make sense and it would take forever to write a sentence. By 5th grade, he was still struggling. One summer, I decided to have him learn how to type in preparation for possibly using some computer-based curriculum in the mix. At first it was really frustrating and we were using JumpStart typing. Instead of dropping it, I switched to Mavis Beacon typing since that is what I learned on. Soon he was typing well. Before I knew it, he was going on the word processing program typing stories. To my amazement, his sentences made sense! I was able to have a deeper insight into him that I never did before. Looking back, I have come to realize that the mechanics of writing is difficult for him. It would take so much time and concentration to write the first half of a sentence that by the time he was writing the second half, he forgot what he was going to say. With typing, he was able to let him ideas flow unhindered. Now, I let him type most of his assignments. The only writing he does is math and fill-in-the-blank assignments. I work full-time and know writing is rarely used anymore. Even messages in the same office are sent by email. Having him do the minimal writing he does I believe is sufficient for him to be able to write checks, fill out applications and quick notes. I have also realized that by giving him an avenue to where he can let his ideas flow, his ability to put together sentences while talking has greatly improved. As for genetics, this issue was recently discussed. I would suggest you read the archives. My view is the ASD spectrum is genetic but environment plays a greater role. In addition to autism, diabetes and skin cancer run in my family. My risk of getting these conditions are dependent on if I am in the sun too much, what my diet is like, how much I weigh and was environmental toxins I am exposed to. > > My name is Jen and I am new to the group. We have a 9 year old who is > just being diagnosed with aspergers. We are waiting on the IEP and > have moved him from a semester of home schooling back into the public > system. He needed more help and social experiences with kids. Sad to > say, but he needed kids who couldn't choose to get away from him. He > is doing better with kids in school than he did with other kids outside > of school. > > My mom is reading a book by the woman who started the Orion Academy and > seeing explanations for her difficult sister who the family never > understood. Does anyone have any information on aspergers being linked > genetically? > > Also, has anyone had any luck getting AS kids to write. The thoughts > are easy, but getting them onto the page is a whole different story. > > Thanks, > Jen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Does anyone have any information on aspergers being linked > genetically? > > Also, has anyone had any luck getting AS kids to write. The thoughts > are easy, but getting them onto the page is a whole different story. > > Thanks, > Jen > We have 3 aspies 13, 10, 8 (boy, girl, boy). The state university here has a Dr that is doing genetic research, he is part of a group that I believe is nationwide doing this research. It was part of a news story on one of our local channels on the 10 o'clock news. When they found out we have 6 ASD children they included us in their story. Anyway, it looks like genetics is a MAJOR factor according to their research. We've been asked to be a part of the study here, as we learn more we'll post. As far as the writing all of our Aspies are good writers, the 13 yr old has gotten awards for his penmanship. The 10 and 8 yr old are good artists. We've always encouraged them to write, draw, mark, etc. as long as it was on paper - no walls ; ) If he wants to write in pictures instead of words, that's OK. Just let it flow with no judgements or any 'that's not the way to do'. He find his own way, may not be the worlds way, but that's OK too. Hope this helps! and Robin Parents of 6 children DX with ASD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Isn't it amazing how different our kids are? My asperger son has always had a very difficult time writing. His primary problem is he feels he has to form every letter perfectly and therefore it takes sooo long. He also has a hard time getting the letters the same size and in a straight line (he is now 15). What is surprising is he is a very gifted artist. This is what made me discover he has a photographic memory. The first time I realize something was different was when he was 6 he watched a weekly episode of Rugrats. Five or six days later, he drew a picture from a scene in Rugrats. Without having any reference, he drew every pocket, wrinkle and dimple exactly. Later after I bought the episode on video, I compared at it was near perfect. How could a child be such a gifted artist and struggle with writing? It was years later that I discovered he is aspergers. > As far as the writing all of our Aspies are good writers, the 13 yr > old > has gotten awards for his penmanship. The 10 and 8 yr old are good > artists. We've always encouraged them to write, draw, mark, etc. as > long as it was on paper - no walls ; ) If he wants to write in > pictures instead of words, that's OK. Just let it flow with no > judgements or any 'that's not the way to do'. He find his own way, > may not be the worlds way, but that's OK too. Hope this helps! > > and Robin > Parents of 6 children DX with ASD > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Isn't it amazing how different our kids are? My asperger son has always had a very difficult time writing. His primary problem is he feels he has to form every letter perfectly and therefore it takes sooo long. He also has a hard time getting the letters the same size and in a straight line (he is now 15). What is surprising is he is a very gifted artist. This is what made me discover he has a photographic memory. The first time I realize something was different was when he was 6 he watched a weekly episode of Rugrats. Five or six days later, he drew a picture from a scene in Rugrats. Without having any reference, he drew every pocket, wrinkle and dimple exactly. Later after I bought the episode on video, I compared at it was near perfect. How could a child be such a gifted artist and struggle with writing? It was years later that I discovered he is aspergers. > As far as the writing all of our Aspies are good writers, the 13 yr > old > has gotten awards for his penmanship. The 10 and 8 yr old are good > artists. We've always encouraged them to write, draw, mark, etc. as > long as it was on paper - no walls ; ) If he wants to write in > pictures instead of words, that's OK. Just let it flow with no > judgements or any 'that's not the way to do'. He find his own way, > may not be the worlds way, but that's OK too. Hope this helps! > > and Robin > Parents of 6 children DX with ASD > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Our family is participating in AGRE the autism genetic/genome research project. Although I am not convinced of a genetic source of autism, I want to be sure that as our family has been impacted by autism with two autistic kids - that we do our part.Jenautism_bites <autism_bites@...> wrote: Does anyone have any information on aspergers being linked > genetically? > > Also, has anyone had any luck getting AS kids to write. The thoughts > are easy, but getting them onto the page is a whole different story. > > Thanks, > Jen > We have 3 aspies 13, 10, 8 (boy, girl, boy). The state university here has a Dr that is doing genetic research, he is part of a group that I believe is nationwide doing this research. It was part of a news story on one of our local channels on the 10 o'clock news. When they found out we have 6 ASD children they included us in their story. Anyway, it looks like genetics is a MAJOR factor according to their research. We've been asked to be a part of the study here, as we learn more we'll post. As far as the writing all of our Aspies are good writers, the 13 yr old has gotten awards for his penmanship. The 10 and 8 yr old are good artists. We've always encouraged them to write, draw, mark, etc. as long as it was on paper - no walls ; ) If he wants to write in pictures instead of words, that's OK. Just let it flow with no judgements or any 'that's not the way to do'. He find his own way, may not be the worlds way, but that's OK too. Hope this helps! and Robin Parents of 6 children DX with ASD Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Hi, I just joined this group for some info & support with my RA - I am 47 in good health other than the ra & benign positional vertigo (crystals in the inner ear- with exercises they are fine - otherwise i get nasty dizzy spells - until it was diagnosed i even ended up in the hospital!) Was dx'ed with the ra this year after about 2 years of achy joints especially the wrists and hands- I am on sulfazine (1000 mg 2 x day) , folic acid (1 mg/day), and prednisone (5 mg /day) I am real active- i care for my teenage son with disabilities ( he has landau kleffner syndrome variant - it is like epilepsy with high functioning autism) i have 3 more kids too - they are older - two working on their master degrees (one will be an occupational therapist- yeah!! my very own!) & the other one just graduated with her assoc degree this spring - and also run an exotic pet sanctuary (Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary) it is in our home ( but is a separate nonprofit org, board of directors etc - the site is www.crittercamp.biz - i hope that is ok on this list- it is a nonprofit & i am a volunteer - so i dont receive any benefit -but as director i always give out the link we plan to build a separate building for the rescues within the next few years- we currently care for over 240 abandoned abused exotic pets of 30 different types! so that is alot of work- but we have about 20 volunteers that help too i also ride the harley & garden with my wonderful supportive boyfriend so now my question is - i dont get back to the dr for acouple of weeks & i will ask him of course then- but the past few weeks i have noticed that my thumbs & forefingers go numb alot - and its painful numb like tingling - any ideas or suggestions? Thanks a ton!! beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I have exactly the same thing in terms of the thumb and forefinger about every three to four days. One thing I have learned in reading the messages in this group is that everyone is different and unfortunately their RA expresses itself on that kind of individual basis. So, that is to say I can only speak for myself. The first thing is to try and lighten and balance the load. In my case I'm right handed so I am prone to over using that hand. I know it's hard to do but I've found it is effective. Don't just grab the sack of groceries, or gallon of milk or stack of books with one hand but think about how you can balance and distribute that load. By the end of the day (again for me) I've found it makes a huge difference. Also, don't just hang on to things when you get involved in a conversation or in the middle of things, set the weight down. It may not seem like it but those tendons, muscles, and joints are still working and that means they're under stress. Stress = flares and sorenes s. I bought a simple Ace wrist support at the drug store for about 7 bucks and it works for me for two reasons. First, it does offer some support and protection to the wrist which extends slightly to the thumb and forefinger. Second, it reminds me this hand is sore, take it easy. I ended up getting one for each wrist because my RA seems to take pleasure in pounding the hell out of my wrist, thumb and forefinger. At one point it was so bad I couldn't even hold a pen to sign my name. Now, taking these measures I can draw two to three hours a day with little to no problem. That's what works for me and I really hope its helpful to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Thank you - that is helpful!! beth > > I have exactly the same thing in terms of the thumb and forefinger about every three to four days. One thing I have learned in reading the messages in this group is that everyone is different and unfortunately their RA expresses itself on that kind of individual basis. So, that is to say I can only speak for myself. The first thing is to try and lighten and balance the load. In my case I'm right handed so I am prone to over using that hand. I know it's hard to do but I've found it is effective. Don't just grab the sack of groceries, or gallon of milk or stack of books with one hand but think about how you can balance and distribute that load. By the end of the day (again for me) I've found it makes a huge difference. Also, don't just hang on to things when you get involved in a conversation or in the middle of things, set the weight down. It may not seem like it but those tendons, muscles, and joints are still working and that means they're under stress. Stress = flares and sorenes > s. I bought a simple Ace wrist support at the drug store for about 7 bucks and it works for me for two reasons. First, it does offer some support and protection to the wrist which extends slightly to the thumb and forefinger. Second, it reminds me this hand is sore, take it easy. I ended up getting one for each wrist because my RA seems to take pleasure in pounding the hell out of my wrist, thumb and forefinger. At one point it was so bad I couldn't even hold a pen to sign my name. Now, taking these measures I can draw two to three hours a day with little to no problem. That's what works for me and I really hope its helpful to you. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 >I have a question for you.Ive tried the wrist and knee braces for support but it hurts so bad,that I have to remove them.Did you ever experience this?and if so was there anything you tried to do so you could wear them? > I have exactly the same thing in terms of the thumb and forefinger about every three to four days. One thing I have learned in reading the messages in this group is that everyone is different and unfortunately their RA expresses itself on that kind of individual basis. So, that is to say I can only speak for myself. The first thing is to try and lighten and balance the load. In my case I'm right handed so I am prone to over using that hand. I know it's hard to do but I've found it is effective. Don't just grab the sack of groceries, or gallon of milk or stack of books with one hand but think about how you can balance and distribute that load. By the end of the day (again for me) I've found it makes a huge difference. Also, don't just hang on to things when you get involved in a conversation or in the middle of things, set the weight down. It may not seem like it but those tendons, muscles, and joints are still working and that means they're under stress. Stress = flares and sorenes > s. I bought a simple Ace wrist support at the drug store for about 7 bucks and it works for me for two reasons. First, it does offer some support and protection to the wrist which extends slightly to the thumb and forefinger. Second, it reminds me this hand is sore, take it easy. I ended up getting one for each wrist because my RA seems to take pleasure in pounding the hell out of my wrist, thumb and forefinger. At one point it was so bad I couldn't even hold a pen to sign my name. Now, taking these measures I can draw two to three hours a day with little to no problem. That's what works for me and I really hope its helpful to you. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I'm new to all of this so I can only speak from my experience. There' so much going on with tendon, bone and muscle that I have found on more than one occassion a support will lock everything into postion and about five to ten minutes later it feels like it's doing more harm than good. For myself, I use them for when I am doing what I call moderate physical activity (the things we all have to do like empty out the trash) and I don't use them when I am in a light phiscal activity (watching Frasier) mode. I want to stay as felxable as possible so I do range of motion excersices which a rheumatologist can recommend, but I don't do them with an area that in inflamed until that area has recovered. Stan -------------- Original message -------------- From: " ksanders58 " <ksanders58@...> >I have a question for you.Ive tried the wrist and knee braces for support but it hurts so bad,that I have to remove them.Did you ever experience this?and if so was there anything you tried to do so you could wear them? > I have exactly the same thing in terms of the thumb and forefinger about every three to four days. One thing I have learned in reading the messages in this group is that everyone is different and unfortunately their RA expresses itself on that kind of individual basis. So, that is to say I can only speak for myself. The first thing is to try and lighten and balance the load. In my case I'm right handed so I am prone to over using that hand. I know it's hard to do but I've found it is effective. Don't just grab the sack of groceries, or gallon of milk or stack of books with one hand but think about how you can balance and distribute that load. By the end of the day (again for me) I've found it makes a huge difference. Also, don't just hang on to things when you get involved in a conversation or in the middle of things, set the weight down. It may not seem like it but those tendons, muscles, and joints are still working and that means they're under stress. Stress = flares and sorenes > s. I bought a simple Ace wrist support at the drug store for about 7 bucks and it works for me for two reasons. First, it does offer some support and protection to the wrist which extends slightly to the thumb and forefinger. Second, it reminds me this hand is sore, take it easy. I ended up getting one for each wrist because my RA seems to take pleasure in pounding the hell out of my wrist, thumb and forefinger. At one point it was so bad I couldn't even hold a pen to sign my name. Now, taking these measures I can draw two to three hours a day with little to no problem. That's what works for me and I really hope its helpful to you. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Thanks!! beth > >I have a question for you.Ive tried the wrist and knee braces for > support but it hurts so bad,that I have to remove them.Did you ever > experience this?and if so was there anything you tried to do so you > could wear them? > > > I have exactly the same thing in terms of the thumb and forefinger > about every three to four days. One thing I have learned in reading > the messages in this group is that everyone is different and > unfortunately their RA expresses itself on that kind of individual > basis. So, that is to say I can only speak for myself. The first > thing is to try and lighten and balance the load. In my case I'm > right handed so I am prone to over using that hand. I know it's hard > to do but I've found it is effective. Don't just grab the sack of > groceries, or gallon of milk or stack of books with one hand but > think about how you can balance and distribute that load. By the end > of the day (again for me) I've found it makes a huge difference. > Also, don't just hang on to things when you get involved in a > conversation or in the middle of things, set the weight down. It may > not seem like it but those tendons, muscles, and joints are still > working and that means they're under stress. Stress = flares and > sorenes > > s. I bought a simple Ace wrist support at the drug store for about > 7 bucks and it works for me for two reasons. First, it does offer > some support and protection to the wrist which extends slightly to > the thumb and forefinger. Second, it reminds me this hand is sore, > take it easy. I ended up getting one for each wrist because my RA > seems to take pleasure in pounding the hell out of my wrist, thumb > and forefinger. At one point it was so bad I couldn't even hold a pen > to sign my name. Now, taking these measures I can draw two to three > hours a day with little to no problem. That's what works for me and I > really hope its helpful to you. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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