Arthritis

I'm not talking about the upcoming holidays; although for me are depressing. I'm talking about that nasty sky dandruff! The temperature is only a high of 31 degrees F.
Honest I'm not sure which is in a flare! Fibromyalgia, Musculoskeletal Pain, Arthritis, hEDS or any combination. But I am absolutely miserable! Two days ago is when I pulled myself out of a multi-day deep depression. I had the energy so I tackled my living quarters which I had neglected 4/5 days. Also Scrolling YouTube and enjoying life. Before I knew it, it was like 3 am. Whoops!! Needless to say I didn't get much sleep that night. Last night between coughing (swollen tonsil), having to use the bathroom and sporadic pain of different types and in multiple places, I don't think I got more than 2 hours of sleep. So I am downright tired! I had to walk the 3 minutes to the grocery store (using my rollator walker) to get fruit, a few other items and much needed BC Powder. 3/4 of the way into shopping my back went into full spasm. It was all I could do to finish. I just needed to get my BC Powder and then pay. When I got to where my medicine was I was thinking; CRAP. Cause it was on the bottom shelf. A woman just happened to walk past and I asked her if she would get it for me and explained I can't bend over. She was polite and did so. This store has 6 self checkouts and typically only 1 (2 on busy days) regular registers where an employee rings you up and bags your groceries. I can't use that one because my body won't allow me to wait in the long lines where people have full carts. So I'm bending as little as possible to pick up an item off my walker seat, scan it and then bag it. By the time I'm done with that process I had 3 bags and could barely move. I hung one on each handle and the heaviest in the pocket under the seat. I fixed a quick lunch by tossing (I can't think of what their called) 6 of them into the air fryer. Put away my items and went to take them out. Ate those and some melon,and am laying down and my arms are wanting to resist holding my phone!
However; I know I am blessed. I know I've had worse pain days than this. AND ... I know this pain will eventually subside, I just gotta ride the wave of ... (no words to truly describe how I feel, Natural childbirth hurt less)! Thanx for listening. Oh, my BC Powder stopped my headache, but even the combination of my morning meditation of 6 are Tylenol Arthritis (I take 2) and Ibuprofen 800, the BC and I had taken my Gabapentin 300 MG; nothing stops this pain until it rides its course! Stay strong ya all! After all, that's what we do!! 😉

Momma got my a copper infused wrist brace hoping it will help with my Carpal Tunnel. In with the brace a mini booklet came in the packaging as well. It is from Dr. Arthritis. (doctorarthritis.org)

In the booklet it gives helpful information about the wrist and ailments specially in the wrist. At the end he shares his; Top 10 Tios for Arthritis.

1. Take your medication regularly, not just when you're in a flare-up.

2.Treat any underlying Depression. Arthritis can get you really down. Therefore should not be treated as a physical problem.

3. Consider alternative treatments: Acupuncture, Aromatherapy and Yoga.

4. Use hot and cold therapies. These target inflammation and combat pain.

5. Stretch. This helps to lubricate the joints and enhance range of motion.

6. Gentle exercise in the evening. Before bed, just walk through your house or adjusting yourself on the couch a couple times can works wonders in terms if reducing morning stiffness.

7. Eat a healthy diet

8. Maintain a healthy weight. Extra weight puts more strain on your joints.

9. Manage smoking. Smoking puts stress on connective tissue. So try and cut back or quit.

10. Know your limits! Don't over do it. Rest when your body tells you to.

Not sure if this will be helpful to anyone, but thought I'd share just in case!! Stay strong!!

Hi, my name is Meloncita041511. I'm here because over the past 10 years I have been suffering of chronic pain related to my back, lipedema, chronic arthritis and recently over the past month I have been experiencing an overall sun burned sensation throughout my whole body. It is accompanied by pins and needles sensation to both my hands and feet that my anxiety triggers. My doctor is unable to tell me what is wrong with me. I researched signs of flared skin and tingling of hands and feet and found this site. Reading the symptoms others experience with the flare up of their fibromyalgia I believe what I have is fibromyalgia. How do I get my doctor to recognize this. He states my symptoms stem are related to problems with my spine as I have a lot going on with misalignments, spurs, and so on, but I strongly believe my symptoms are from fibromyalgia.

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Arthritis, recent shoulder separation, diverticulitis, pain, PTSD, having to work, not close enough to retire. Can't take the fun anymore. So tired. @#$@.