“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber Readers of this blog know that I have a profound love “#318 – An Unexpected Journey to Joy”
Category: Pain/Joint Relief
#313 – Sorry, but I’m Washing My Hair
With this handy little tool, you may be trotting out that excuse more frequently. When your fingers don’t work as well as you’d like, it “#313 – Sorry, but I’m Washing My Hair”
#298 – Slipping Up
Either due to the pain of inflammation, the destruction of the joints or the habituation of compensation, you may have difficulty bringing your arms up “#298 – Slipping Up”
#287 – Wheel-y Easy
If I carry my swim bag over my shoulder, it puts a strain on the shoulder joint. Holding it in my hand isn’t much better. “#287 – Wheel-y Easy”
#277 – Pain is Greedy
Pain is greedy. It hogs your attention, robbing you of sleep, time, energy and joy. When you live with a chronic disease such as rheumatoid “#277 – Pain is Greedy”
#274 – Giveaway: Treat Yourself to a Dose of Massage Therapy
Decades ago, a doctor once asked, “But, does it last?” This was in response to my request for a referral for massage therapy. In order “#274 – Giveaway: Treat Yourself to a Dose of Massage Therapy”
#261 – Children, Self-Care and Vacuuming
I’m delighted to introduce you to Harmony Wilderson, who has blog entitled Laughing Through the Pain of RA. She graciously and good-naturedly accepted my request “#261 – Children, Self-Care and Vacuuming”
#257 – Packing Heat
Inflammation means heat. It also means pain and restricted movement. Rheumatoid arthritis has taught me to listen to what my body needs. Sometimes, I’ll find that “#257 – Packing Heat”
#255 – Ye Olde Towel and the Ice Pack
Anyone who lives with rheumatoid arthritis knows the value of an ice-pack or five. A flare-up can hit many joints at one time, so it’s “#255 – Ye Olde Towel and the Ice Pack”
#222 – Innocuous Socks
Actually, it’s more like the innocuous seams on the socks, but that wouldn’t have made as good a title, would it? I have several pairs “#222 – Innocuous Socks”
#190 – Whither, Whether the Weather
All my joints were behaving My walk was a joy Neither sharp twinges nor tweaks Appeared to annoy A light mist gently caressed While we “#190 – Whither, Whether the Weather”
#188 – U.B.U. – Ugly, but Useful
I’ll admit it, these pseudo crocs are not the most attractive shoe on the rack, but I’m glad that I have a pair in the “#188 – U.B.U. – Ugly, but Useful”