discussion Not a good weekend.................

[Dave Ward]

This has been one of those weekends that I wish was in the past.
The last few days, I've been kept from the bench by a flare up of the arthritis in my wrist, and so far, the Ibuprofen Gel isn't working - those two WWI fighters keep on looking at me, but I can't give them the proper attention they deserve.
Just to make it an even better weekend - I heard this afternoon that my old boss has passed, the first coronavirus victim I knew personally, OK, he was in his late 70's but it's still a shock. Due to all the crap going on, it'll be a private family funeral service, so all the old friends who would attend can't pay their respects in person.
This Covid-19 is affecting me more than I expected, and I'm afraid it's going to get worse, now that winter approaches
Dave

 

[scottie3158]

Dave,
Sorry to hear you are under the weather and that you have lost a friend. take care and you will soon be back at the bench.

 

[adt70hk]

Very sorry to hear about your loss and I hope the arthritis calms down soon.

 

[KarlW]

It sucks not being able to pay respects, I lost a good friend near the start, and I'm sure his funeral would of numbered 100s in usual circumstances.
And the over the counter gel is pretty useless, I'm sure the change in weather is a nightmare.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Sorry to hear that Dave, i am using jel on my wrist from my doc and yep after 3 weeks no change!

 

[Guest]

Sorry to hear this Dave.

Can sympathise completely, lost an Aunt and my best friends father-in-law since this all started and wasn’t able to help or attend.
I just try to keep them in my thoughts as often as possible.

Hope you get to the bench soon.

 

[Guest]

Hope you start to feel better soon Dave . A most painfully and debilitating problem .My right shoulder plays up from time to time.
Yes this coronavirus is terrible we have a friend who is going to be able to watch a funeral service relayed from the crematorium for family and friends who can't get in
due to the restrictions.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Dave
I suffer from RA, and while the meds I’m on do control it to a greater extent, I do get the occasional flare up. This usually occurs when the weather is damp and cold, and the atmospheric pressure changes quickly. I find that taking ibuprofen and paracetamol tablets regularly help a lot to get me through them. The paracetamol helps with the inflammation as does the ibuprofen. I’ve found the gels to be a waste of space. Another thing that helps is a microwaveable wheat sack (Like a modern hot water bottle) so I can get heat to the affected area.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
Sorry to hear that you're having a rough time. All I can say is it will pass so try to stay positive.
Jim

 

[BattleshipBob]

Interesting Tim. I have ME and have for my sins now have a quite large lump which is really affecting my wrist movement. The jel is doing sod all, lump has not changed or the pain, will try your methods!

 

[AlanG]

Another thing that helps is a microwaveable wheat sack (Like a modern hot water bottle) so I can get heat to the affected area.

I love using these on my shoulders and back. Especially when they have a couple of lavender oil drops on it.

 

[KarlW]

I love using these on my shoulders and back. Especially when they have a couple of lavender oil drops on it.

Especially after a patchouli and ylang-ylang bath..........

 

[BattleshipBob]

Perhaps my modelling bench does not meet feng shway ( spelt wrong i know)

 

[Tim Marlow]

Perhaps my modelling bench does not meet feng shway ( spelt wrong i know)

I once heard that described as Ken Chewie........can’t remember where though.....

 

[outrunner]

Sorry to hear about your medical problem Dave, hope it improves soon.

Andy.

 

[rtfoe]

Sorry to hear this Dave. Even traditional Asian treatments have trouble with curing unless you can take the beatings and after bitter taste of the potions. :smiling6: I don't mind the treatments if they can do house calls. Have you tried acupuncture?

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Dave Ward]

I've had Osteoarthritis for a while, it comes & goes, no particular pattern to the attacks. Usually the Ibuprofen Gel helps, this time it's only just starting to work after 2 days I dislike taking Paracetamol & Ibuprofen tablets - I'm afraid of causing problems with the other 8 pills I take! It's much better this morning, just really stiff............
Dave

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Dave
Ibuprofen gel is pretty much the same as ibuprofen tablets, just a different (less effective) form of delivery. Might be worth talking to your GP or practice pharmacist to discuss pain relief when the osteo strikes. There are lots of options to protect you from medication mismatching. The heat option is pretty good for getting you moving in the morning I find though.