I have had three consecutive days of very little pain. Stiffness is still present though. Not going to start exercising until there is no swelling left in my foot. My hands are also pain free, not swollen and only slightly stiff. Going to keep track and will post if there is any recurrence of swelling or pain.
Need to get back to painting projects finishing outside before it gets too cold. Lots to do inside as well. Acquiring a puppy will side track all but feeding, watering and poddying! Time to get back on track.
Oct 16, 2010
Oct 12, 2010
Arthritis,Scleroderma,Fibromyalgia
Arthritis attacks more than just your joints! The infection damages connective tissues. Collagen is a vital factor in connective tissue. It gives us mobility and flexibility. Scleroderma is a serious form of collagen loss. Contact me for a book that will help you with Scleroderma. While I have not yet read it, I have no doubt that the authors who also wrote my guide to Arthritis "The Road Back"; no doubt it is the best source of information and treatment for Scleroderma.
Back to muscles and Arthritis. I was misdiagnosed for about 6 years as having Fibromyalgia. I had been prescribed anti-depressants. Again, I am going to harp on the use of prescriptions for Arthritis. All they do is cause your brain and body to ignore and be distracted from the real problem. While you think the disease is being controlled it is actually getting much worse!
From mid April until the end of July I felt just how bad the Arthritis had gotten. Not only did I not have a drug to mask it; the Herxheimer (healing crisis) made it impossible to ignore. Crisis is truly what it was and I was so glad when it ended. Although necessary that was an extremely difficult period. I only got through it because I believed and had evidence that it would end.
Spouses and family members should also read "The Road Back" because they need to understand how this disease works. Arthritis is a very fickle, elusive and pesky illness. Some days are good and the next you can barely function. I have spent countless days doing either the absolute minimum or nothing! I have wondered what my family has thought of my behavior at times. Since you cannot see the inflammation and pain, most people don't talk much about it.
We have had a Golden Retriever puppy now for three weeks. He is my current full time job. When he reaches one year I will start training him for Search & Rescue service. We live close to Glacier National Park and S&R dogs are in demand. My neck has been an absolute wreck on the left side for the past two weeks. Thought it was from scraping paint but discovered that it is the result of bending over and lifting the puppy. Muscles without enough collagen are sub par! They are always sore, stiff and inflamed. My neck, shoulders and back have been hard as cement for years. No amount of massage therapy, chiropractic or physical therapy have given me relief for more that a few days at best. Resuming activity starts the process over again. Who can just do nothing and not go crazy to stave off pain?
Read this book! I will send it to you and hopefully soon will have a E-book available.
Back to muscles and Arthritis. I was misdiagnosed for about 6 years as having Fibromyalgia. I had been prescribed anti-depressants. Again, I am going to harp on the use of prescriptions for Arthritis. All they do is cause your brain and body to ignore and be distracted from the real problem. While you think the disease is being controlled it is actually getting much worse!
From mid April until the end of July I felt just how bad the Arthritis had gotten. Not only did I not have a drug to mask it; the Herxheimer (healing crisis) made it impossible to ignore. Crisis is truly what it was and I was so glad when it ended. Although necessary that was an extremely difficult period. I only got through it because I believed and had evidence that it would end.
Spouses and family members should also read "The Road Back" because they need to understand how this disease works. Arthritis is a very fickle, elusive and pesky illness. Some days are good and the next you can barely function. I have spent countless days doing either the absolute minimum or nothing! I have wondered what my family has thought of my behavior at times. Since you cannot see the inflammation and pain, most people don't talk much about it.
We have had a Golden Retriever puppy now for three weeks. He is my current full time job. When he reaches one year I will start training him for Search & Rescue service. We live close to Glacier National Park and S&R dogs are in demand. My neck has been an absolute wreck on the left side for the past two weeks. Thought it was from scraping paint but discovered that it is the result of bending over and lifting the puppy. Muscles without enough collagen are sub par! They are always sore, stiff and inflamed. My neck, shoulders and back have been hard as cement for years. No amount of massage therapy, chiropractic or physical therapy have given me relief for more that a few days at best. Resuming activity starts the process over again. Who can just do nothing and not go crazy to stave off pain?
Read this book! I will send it to you and hopefully soon will have a E-book available.
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