tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post3619001060637504349..comments2023-10-29T08:43:34.384-05:00Comments on The Life and Adventures of Cateepoo: Homeopathy Intake, Good News and A QuestionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-79834776186417763222009-11-23T14:36:13.071-06:002009-11-23T14:36:13.071-06:00You amaze me at how much work you put into....well...You amaze me at how much work you put into....well....you and your health. I think it's wonderful!!<br /><br />SherrySherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15007190866117617357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-79692920452849619242009-11-22T14:00:09.123-06:002009-11-22T14:00:09.123-06:00It depends on the intensity of the flare, and also...It depends on the intensity of the flare, and also the particular joint, for me. My wrists are usually the worst, and when they are really hurting, I don't want to touch or even move them. Sometimes even the feeling of my sleeve against my wrist causes excruciating pain. <br /><br />With knees, elbows, and the other "bigger" joints, though, I find that deep massage can sometimes be very helpful.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842890893365738906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-86600583777768566052009-11-22T11:22:48.191-06:002009-11-22T11:22:48.191-06:00Very light massage - somethings just caressing, ba...Very light massage - somethings just caressing, basically, helps me a lot. Sometimes it's the actual movement that is involved, and sometimes it's just knowing that someone is touching me. I think that counts for a lot.<br /><br />That said, just this past Thursday while at physical therapy, my therapist decided to work on my hands and forearms. When she got down to my wrists, she (and I) realized that they were out of place. Normally I wouldn't want anyone to attempt to massage them back into place, but it's more than obvious that she knows what she is doing, and within a few minutes of focused massage my wrists were moving much more smoothly.RA Guyhttp://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-84875760370733799882009-11-22T10:51:17.619-06:002009-11-22T10:51:17.619-06:00Kathy, for me during my recovery period spasms it ...Kathy, for me during my recovery period spasms it has to be fairly heavy followed by a light rub!Quiltingrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885973879588867172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-37831093945276619732009-11-22T10:17:01.913-06:002009-11-22T10:17:01.913-06:00Wren,
Thanks for sharing. I appreciate it. Cathy...Wren,<br />Thanks for sharing. I appreciate it. CathyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-900376412773185462009-11-21T13:15:37.413-06:002009-11-21T13:15:37.413-06:00For me, it depends on the intensity of the flare. ...For me, it depends on the intensity of the flare. If it's a "light" flare, gentle massage is soothing, though it doesn't affect the length of the flare. If I'm having a bad flare, though, where the joint is VERY painful, I can't bear ANY touch, let alone massage or, holygods, DEEP massage.<br /><br />I'm glad, however, that it works for you, Katie. I guess this is another example of how individual RA is. We all react differently.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /><br />-WrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com