Whassamatta, Kate?

((((((((((Kate)))))))))))) I generally just lurk on this board, but have fibro (along with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis) so I know all too well what you mean! I know our roller-coaster winter in the northern US has really been doing a number on my bod. It's taken me a week just to get to mending the DH's favorite pants. It's just a simple seam repair, but has been too overwhelming to do in addition to the really necesssary stuff. I sure wish the world would understand it should leave us with more energy and pain tolerance for the important stuff like attending to all that fabric calling us!

I think I'll give in and shell out some money for massages again for awhile. You do some nice stuff for yourself also and try to get that devilish disease behaving itself again!

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Nann Bell
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there are also less expensive options that don't require electricity (for those of us in older houses with fewer outlets): the neti pot is the traditional one but I prefer the rhino horn for nasal irrigation as it fits the nostril better. They really help me during major pollen seasons and when my sinuses get too dried out in the depths of winter.

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Nann Bell

Nothing grosses me out -- I do medical transcription and have transcribed more intimate details about some people than their most intimate friends probably know.

I used to have to do sinus lavage after I had my wisdom teeth pulled and subsequently got a sinus infection and this one sinus was a total mess. I know there are pots that they sell to do that -- I will check them out.

I remember the first time I did it -- I was sure I was go> Now.. don't get grossed out...I have a water-pick type of device

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Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS

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Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS

The item I am refering to does not run on electricity. It is called "Simply Saline". It has a very slim nozzle in a single piece with the button. I, more or less, follow the instructions to put my head forward but I also alter the angle to make sure I get the upper and the lower sinus cavities. I spray until I think it's full and then try to leave it in the sinuses as long as possible. After that I blow as much as I can out and then use Flonase after that. I've also picked up a smaller spray bottle of nasal moisturizer to use whenever the nasal mucosa gets dry and annoying. Anything to keep these sinuses flowing. AK in PA

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AK&DStrohl

Better days are coming, and who knows? They might come up with an effective treatment - probably by accident. ;-) Meanwhile, you can always come here to vent. We are good at that.

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Pogonip

Melinda, I have both a 'manual' version, a levage bottle (for traveling), and then I have the electric 'water pick' like product I mentioned earlier, and there is really a big difference. The later gets up into the upper sinus, much more than the manual neti pot or levage type irrigators do.

-Irene

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IMS

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Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS

Ok, this is starting to sound kinda kinky....

;->

Beverly

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BEI Design

When I lived in Miami, years ago, swimming in salt water did the trick nicely. Was fun, too.

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Pogonip

So did I but all that means is that I've not had the flu or pneumonia. I've just had everything else :)

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zski

And DH had the flu shot but still got flu... :(

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Kate XXXXXX

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Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS

BUT there are good days and bad days, good

Kate, others, Stress whether good or bad can set off a flare. Last year at my sons' wedding reception, it was only 3 hrs long. No dancing, drinking or other excitements, typical Baptist and/or Mennonite reception. But the next day I was down and out. I had to call in sick to work. Such is the life of a fibromite, AK in PA

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AK&DStrohl

Joanne, others, I am awaiting the arrival of two machines that are purported to be good for both fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. The one that is good for FMS is called the Electro-Acuscope. It uses micro amperage under 800mA. This is reported to increase the level of ATP by up to 500%. For those who don't know ATP is the fuel for the engines (mitochondria) of the cellular unit. This is what gives the DNA of the cell the energy to carry out its specific orders. ie. muscle cells to perform its contraction and relaxation etc. I can tell you that I definitely lose energy and stamina before my work day is over and I have a physical job. The Electro-myopulse also uses microamperage but of a different sine wave configuration from the Acuscope. It is good for repairing cellular, specifically muscular cells, damage and/or trigger points (TrPs). TrPs are a miniscule knot of muscle fibres. These TrPs shorten up the muscle length. Shortened muscles are weak muscles. They are in a constant state of contraction. In the contracted state the cells use up more energy.

Now, this has been a quick and dirty explanation. There are any number of details left out for the sake of not having to look things up. Create elaborate technical medical descriptions, etc. And several days of effort I can't spend on it. I was treated by an Electro-myopulse over a year ago and it did help at least temporarily. I have a very long standing case and may require much more treatment but it is supposed to be cummulative and permanent.

I'll keep you informed, AK in PA

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AK&DStrohl

Do, please. It sounds fascinating

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Kate XXXXXX

Feeling much better today, so all your good wished worked!

The sun is shining for the second day in a row My pink camelia is about to burst into a riot of sugared almond pink flowers The aches and pains have retreated (not gone - they never do that! Just slipped back down to 'background irritation' level) I'm a lot less depressed! I'm getting to the end of the sewing room crap heap, so may actually get to sew this afternoon! Last night I found I'd lost a pound at Weight Watchers! Back to 68 gone, and only two more to go to be at my personal goal. :)

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Kate XXXXXX

Glad things are looking brighter again. A bit of sunshine really makes a difference at this time of year. Good news on the weight as well.

Have fun sewing later today :)

Lizzy

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Lizzy Taylor

Thanks! I will - I want to finish my bedside tidy thing and then get back to a couple of half finished dresses, and a costume or two... And I have a wedding dress toile to do for the 16th. :)

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Kate XXXXXX

Pleased to hear that.

I've *really* been struggling to get back into the mood for some serious sewing. Now have two dolls waiting for their clothes. One's been ready with only a pair of knickers to preserve her modesty since last November time! Spent ages making a very full net petticoat for her (memories of the 50's), that worked reasonably well, even if it did mean hours and hours of hand stitching to gather each successive row of net, but it's nice and full and should lift the dress when I can get the enthusiasm to finish it. And there's the problem, coz although I usually finish up adapting a pattern to properly fit the doll, this pattern was a complete nonsense, especially for the bodice. When I couldn't get it to work properly, the muse just abandoned me! I reckon this one will have to be a case of back to the drawing board. Good job I've got plenty of material.

'Fraid I long ago subscribed to Peter Ustinov's view of dieting and weight. "The best after-dinner exercise is to place one's hand's firmly against the table and push!' and "I stopped worrying about my weight a long time ago, these days I let others worry about it!"

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The Wanderer

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