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”
Category: Pain/Joint Relief
#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”
#173 – Resting Splints
“…and then she rolled over and smacked him so hard in the nose that she broke it!” We were talking about my new resting splints “#173 – Resting Splints”
#150 – Choose Your Shoes Wisely
Oh, the money I’ve spent on shoes that I’ve worn only a few times! I’ve found that if the shoes aren’t comfortable when I first “#150 – Choose Your Shoes Wisely”
#143 – “A’mousing” Suggestion
Maarten Meerman, who tweets as @Nanotray, has this very practical, amazing “a’mousing” suggestion:
#126 – Ctrl, Alt, Brake!
Typing can be an onerous activity for someone who has rheumatoid arthritis. Remember to brake for frequent breaks when typing a document. If you’re sending “#126 – Ctrl, Alt, Brake!”