I have CF-related arthritis. My joints swell and ache. When my immune system is suffering or the weather changes-- it is not fun! I do moist heat and massage on my worst joints. I can't take Aleve or Advil so I occasionally take a Tylenol to take the the pain down a notch and limit my activities.
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I have CF-related arthritis. My joints swell and ache. When my immune system is suffering or the weather changes-- it is not fun! I do moist heat and massage on my worst joints. I can't take Aleve or Advil so I occasionally take a Tylenol to take the the pain down a notch and limit my activities.
I have CF-related arthritis. My joints swell and ache. When my immune system is suffering or the weather changes-- it is not fun! I do moist heat and massage on my worst joints. I can't take Aleve or Advil so I occasionally take a Tylenol to take the the pain down a notch and limit my activities.
I have CF-related arthritis. My joints swell and ache. When my immune system is suffering or the weather changes-- it is not fun! I do moist heat and massage on my worst joints. I can't take Aleve or Advil so I occasionally take a Tylenol to take the the pain down a notch and limit my activities.
I have CF-related arthritis. My joints swell and ache. When my immune system is suffering or the weather changes-- it is not fun! I do moist heat and massage on my worst joints. I can't take Aleve or Advil so I occasionally take a Tylenol to take the the pain down a notch and limit my activities.
MicheleGazelle
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Hot or warm salt water baths usually help when I have bad body aches.
MicheleGazelle
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Hot or warm salt water baths usually help when I have bad body aches.
MicheleGazelle
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Hot or warm salt water baths usually help when I have bad body aches.
MicheleGazelle
New member
Hot or warm salt water baths usually help when I have bad body aches.
MicheleGazelle
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Hot or warm salt water baths usually help when I have bad body aches.
I also have pains in my bosy and joints (knees and fingers) when the weather changes or when I'm getting sicker.So far the Ibuprofen extra strenght or Tylenol arthitis still works. For local application the best is Transvasin heat (it contains Ethyl and Hexyl Nicotinate), cos Ben-Gay is becoming too weak.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.
I also have pains in my bosy and joints (knees and fingers) when the weather changes or when I'm getting sicker.So far the Ibuprofen extra strenght or Tylenol arthitis still works. For local application the best is Transvasin heat (it contains Ethyl and Hexyl Nicotinate), cos Ben-Gay is becoming too weak.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.
I also have pains in my bosy and joints (knees and fingers) when the weather changes or when I'm getting sicker.So far the Ibuprofen extra strenght or Tylenol arthitis still works. For local application the best is Transvasin heat (it contains Ethyl and Hexyl Nicotinate), cos Ben-Gay is becoming too weak.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.
I also have pains in my bosy and joints (knees and fingers) when the weather changes or when I'm getting sicker.So far the Ibuprofen extra strenght or Tylenol arthitis still works. For local application the best is Transvasin heat (it contains Ethyl and Hexyl Nicotinate), cos Ben-Gay is becoming too weak.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.
I also have pains in my bosy and joints (knees and fingers) when the weather changes or when I'm getting sicker.So far the Ibuprofen extra strenght or Tylenol arthitis still works. For local application the best is Transvasin heat (it contains Ethyl and Hexyl Nicotinate), cos Ben-Gay is becoming too weak.
<br />And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.
<br />And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.
MicheleGazelle
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>vladober</b></i>
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.</end quote></div>
Hi Vlad,
I took a hot bath daily for a long time when I was very ill. I used an ear thermometer to make sure my temp went above 102F but not above 104F. Then I wrapped up in blankets for 20 to 40 minutes. I paid attention to all kinds of little details that made a difference. I found that just soaking in a tub didn't do much for me. I made sure I dunked my face and both ears so I was heated evenly all over. I found that salt in the bath tub -- especially kosher salt or sea salt -- worked better than plain water or using oils or anything else I tried. I found that going above 104F cost me more in terms of sucking the energy out of me and gave no benefit for the extra stress on my system. I also found that it worked better if I had a large glass of water and a salty snack beforehand. Sometimes I also needed either a banana or a glass of orange juice beforehand.
For me, this approach did help control pain at a time when all the drugs were just not enough and/or I was being denied treatment and sent for more testing because I didn't yet have a diagnosis. At that time, it was the single most effective thing I did for my pain. I eventually concluded that it was killing the infection(s) that the doctors couldn't identify and didn't know how to effectively treat. When hot baths alone stopped being very effective, hot and cold treatments still worked. For a hot and cold treatment, I typically did my hot bath, then drained all the water and took a cold shower. It was very stressful (hard on the body) and I found it torturous, so I only did it when I felt I had no other choice. If the doctors had been able to more effectively help me, I am sure I would have never done any of that.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.</end quote></div>
Hi Vlad,
I took a hot bath daily for a long time when I was very ill. I used an ear thermometer to make sure my temp went above 102F but not above 104F. Then I wrapped up in blankets for 20 to 40 minutes. I paid attention to all kinds of little details that made a difference. I found that just soaking in a tub didn't do much for me. I made sure I dunked my face and both ears so I was heated evenly all over. I found that salt in the bath tub -- especially kosher salt or sea salt -- worked better than plain water or using oils or anything else I tried. I found that going above 104F cost me more in terms of sucking the energy out of me and gave no benefit for the extra stress on my system. I also found that it worked better if I had a large glass of water and a salty snack beforehand. Sometimes I also needed either a banana or a glass of orange juice beforehand.
For me, this approach did help control pain at a time when all the drugs were just not enough and/or I was being denied treatment and sent for more testing because I didn't yet have a diagnosis. At that time, it was the single most effective thing I did for my pain. I eventually concluded that it was killing the infection(s) that the doctors couldn't identify and didn't know how to effectively treat. When hot baths alone stopped being very effective, hot and cold treatments still worked. For a hot and cold treatment, I typically did my hot bath, then drained all the water and took a cold shower. It was very stressful (hard on the body) and I found it torturous, so I only did it when I felt I had no other choice. If the doctors had been able to more effectively help me, I am sure I would have never done any of that.
MicheleGazelle
New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>vladober</b></i>
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.</end quote></div>
Hi Vlad,
I took a hot bath daily for a long time when I was very ill. I used an ear thermometer to make sure my temp went above 102F but not above 104F. Then I wrapped up in blankets for 20 to 40 minutes. I paid attention to all kinds of little details that made a difference. I found that just soaking in a tub didn't do much for me. I made sure I dunked my face and both ears so I was heated evenly all over. I found that salt in the bath tub -- especially kosher salt or sea salt -- worked better than plain water or using oils or anything else I tried. I found that going above 104F cost me more in terms of sucking the energy out of me and gave no benefit for the extra stress on my system. I also found that it worked better if I had a large glass of water and a salty snack beforehand. Sometimes I also needed either a banana or a glass of orange juice beforehand.
For me, this approach did help control pain at a time when all the drugs were just not enough and/or I was being denied treatment and sent for more testing because I didn't yet have a diagnosis. At that time, it was the single most effective thing I did for my pain. I eventually concluded that it was killing the infection(s) that the doctors couldn't identify and didn't know how to effectively treat. When hot baths alone stopped being very effective, hot and cold treatments still worked. For a hot and cold treatment, I typically did my hot bath, then drained all the water and took a cold shower. It was very stressful (hard on the body) and I found it torturous, so I only did it when I felt I had no other choice. If the doctors had been able to more effectively help me, I am sure I would have never done any of that.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.</end quote></div>
Hi Vlad,
I took a hot bath daily for a long time when I was very ill. I used an ear thermometer to make sure my temp went above 102F but not above 104F. Then I wrapped up in blankets for 20 to 40 minutes. I paid attention to all kinds of little details that made a difference. I found that just soaking in a tub didn't do much for me. I made sure I dunked my face and both ears so I was heated evenly all over. I found that salt in the bath tub -- especially kosher salt or sea salt -- worked better than plain water or using oils or anything else I tried. I found that going above 104F cost me more in terms of sucking the energy out of me and gave no benefit for the extra stress on my system. I also found that it worked better if I had a large glass of water and a salty snack beforehand. Sometimes I also needed either a banana or a glass of orange juice beforehand.
For me, this approach did help control pain at a time when all the drugs were just not enough and/or I was being denied treatment and sent for more testing because I didn't yet have a diagnosis. At that time, it was the single most effective thing I did for my pain. I eventually concluded that it was killing the infection(s) that the doctors couldn't identify and didn't know how to effectively treat. When hot baths alone stopped being very effective, hot and cold treatments still worked. For a hot and cold treatment, I typically did my hot bath, then drained all the water and took a cold shower. It was very stressful (hard on the body) and I found it torturous, so I only did it when I felt I had no other choice. If the doctors had been able to more effectively help me, I am sure I would have never done any of that.
MicheleGazelle
New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>vladober</b></i>
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.</end quote></div>
Hi Vlad,
I took a hot bath daily for a long time when I was very ill. I used an ear thermometer to make sure my temp went above 102F but not above 104F. Then I wrapped up in blankets for 20 to 40 minutes. I paid attention to all kinds of little details that made a difference. I found that just soaking in a tub didn't do much for me. I made sure I dunked my face and both ears so I was heated evenly all over. I found that salt in the bath tub -- especially kosher salt or sea salt -- worked better than plain water or using oils or anything else I tried. I found that going above 104F cost me more in terms of sucking the energy out of me and gave no benefit for the extra stress on my system. I also found that it worked better if I had a large glass of water and a salty snack beforehand. Sometimes I also needed either a banana or a glass of orange juice beforehand.
For me, this approach did help control pain at a time when all the drugs were just not enough and/or I was being denied treatment and sent for more testing because I didn't yet have a diagnosis. At that time, it was the single most effective thing I did for my pain. I eventually concluded that it was killing the infection(s) that the doctors couldn't identify and didn't know how to effectively treat. When hot baths alone stopped being very effective, hot and cold treatments still worked. For a hot and cold treatment, I typically did my hot bath, then drained all the water and took a cold shower. It was very stressful (hard on the body) and I found it torturous, so I only did it when I felt I had no other choice. If the doctors had been able to more effectively help me, I am sure I would have never done any of that.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.</end quote></div>
Hi Vlad,
I took a hot bath daily for a long time when I was very ill. I used an ear thermometer to make sure my temp went above 102F but not above 104F. Then I wrapped up in blankets for 20 to 40 minutes. I paid attention to all kinds of little details that made a difference. I found that just soaking in a tub didn't do much for me. I made sure I dunked my face and both ears so I was heated evenly all over. I found that salt in the bath tub -- especially kosher salt or sea salt -- worked better than plain water or using oils or anything else I tried. I found that going above 104F cost me more in terms of sucking the energy out of me and gave no benefit for the extra stress on my system. I also found that it worked better if I had a large glass of water and a salty snack beforehand. Sometimes I also needed either a banana or a glass of orange juice beforehand.
For me, this approach did help control pain at a time when all the drugs were just not enough and/or I was being denied treatment and sent for more testing because I didn't yet have a diagnosis. At that time, it was the single most effective thing I did for my pain. I eventually concluded that it was killing the infection(s) that the doctors couldn't identify and didn't know how to effectively treat. When hot baths alone stopped being very effective, hot and cold treatments still worked. For a hot and cold treatment, I typically did my hot bath, then drained all the water and took a cold shower. It was very stressful (hard on the body) and I found it torturous, so I only did it when I felt I had no other choice. If the doctors had been able to more effectively help me, I am sure I would have never done any of that.
MicheleGazelle
New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>vladober</b></i>
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.</end quote>
Hi Vlad,
I took a hot bath daily for a long time when I was very ill. I used an ear thermometer to make sure my temp went above 102F but not above 104F. Then I wrapped up in blankets for 20 to 40 minutes. I paid attention to all kinds of little details that made a difference. I found that just soaking in a tub didn't do much for me. I made sure I dunked my face and both ears so I was heated evenly all over. I found that salt in the bath tub -- especially kosher salt or sea salt -- worked better than plain water or using oils or anything else I tried. I found that going above 104F cost me more in terms of sucking the energy out of me and gave no benefit for the extra stress on my system. I also found that it worked better if I had a large glass of water and a salty snack beforehand. Sometimes I also needed either a banana or a glass of orange juice beforehand.
For me, this approach did help control pain at a time when all the drugs were just not enough and/or I was being denied treatment and sent for more testing because I didn't yet have a diagnosis. At that time, it was the single most effective thing I did for my pain. I eventually concluded that it was killing the infection(s) that the doctors couldn't identify and didn't know how to effectively treat. When hot baths alone stopped being very effective, hot and cold treatments still worked. For a hot and cold treatment, I typically did my hot bath, then drained all the water and took a cold shower. It was very stressful (hard on the body) and I found it torturous, so I only did it when I felt I had no other choice. If the doctors had been able to more effectively help me, I am sure I would have never done any of that.
And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.</end quote>
Hi Vlad,
I took a hot bath daily for a long time when I was very ill. I used an ear thermometer to make sure my temp went above 102F but not above 104F. Then I wrapped up in blankets for 20 to 40 minutes. I paid attention to all kinds of little details that made a difference. I found that just soaking in a tub didn't do much for me. I made sure I dunked my face and both ears so I was heated evenly all over. I found that salt in the bath tub -- especially kosher salt or sea salt -- worked better than plain water or using oils or anything else I tried. I found that going above 104F cost me more in terms of sucking the energy out of me and gave no benefit for the extra stress on my system. I also found that it worked better if I had a large glass of water and a salty snack beforehand. Sometimes I also needed either a banana or a glass of orange juice beforehand.
For me, this approach did help control pain at a time when all the drugs were just not enough and/or I was being denied treatment and sent for more testing because I didn't yet have a diagnosis. At that time, it was the single most effective thing I did for my pain. I eventually concluded that it was killing the infection(s) that the doctors couldn't identify and didn't know how to effectively treat. When hot baths alone stopped being very effective, hot and cold treatments still worked. For a hot and cold treatment, I typically did my hot bath, then drained all the water and took a cold shower. It was very stressful (hard on the body) and I found it torturous, so I only did it when I felt I had no other choice. If the doctors had been able to more effectively help me, I am sure I would have never done any of that.
MicheleGazelle
New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>vladober</b></i>
<br />And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.</end quote>
<br />
<br />Hi Vlad,
<br />I took a hot bath daily for a long time when I was very ill. I used an ear thermometer to make sure my temp went above 102F but not above 104F. Then I wrapped up in blankets for 20 to 40 minutes. I paid attention to all kinds of little details that made a difference. I found that just soaking in a tub didn't do much for me. I made sure I dunked my face and both ears so I was heated evenly all over. I found that salt in the bath tub -- especially kosher salt or sea salt -- worked better than plain water or using oils or anything else I tried. I found that going above 104F cost me more in terms of sucking the energy out of me and gave no benefit for the extra stress on my system. I also found that it worked better if I had a large glass of water and a salty snack beforehand. Sometimes I also needed either a banana or a glass of orange juice beforehand.
<br />
<br />For me, this approach did help control pain at a time when all the drugs were just not enough and/or I was being denied treatment and sent for more testing because I didn't yet have a diagnosis. At that time, it was the single most effective thing I did for my pain. I eventually concluded that it was killing the infection(s) that the doctors couldn't identify and didn't know how to effectively treat. When hot baths alone stopped being very effective, hot and cold treatments still worked. For a hot and cold treatment, I typically did my hot bath, then drained all the water and took a cold shower. It was very stressful (hard on the body) and I found it torturous, so I only did it when I felt I had no other choice. If the doctors had been able to more effectively help me, I am sure I would have never done any of that.
<br />And hot baths might not be very effective against the pain, but are so pleasant and help you to relax and forget the pain.</end quote>
<br />
<br />Hi Vlad,
<br />I took a hot bath daily for a long time when I was very ill. I used an ear thermometer to make sure my temp went above 102F but not above 104F. Then I wrapped up in blankets for 20 to 40 minutes. I paid attention to all kinds of little details that made a difference. I found that just soaking in a tub didn't do much for me. I made sure I dunked my face and both ears so I was heated evenly all over. I found that salt in the bath tub -- especially kosher salt or sea salt -- worked better than plain water or using oils or anything else I tried. I found that going above 104F cost me more in terms of sucking the energy out of me and gave no benefit for the extra stress on my system. I also found that it worked better if I had a large glass of water and a salty snack beforehand. Sometimes I also needed either a banana or a glass of orange juice beforehand.
<br />
<br />For me, this approach did help control pain at a time when all the drugs were just not enough and/or I was being denied treatment and sent for more testing because I didn't yet have a diagnosis. At that time, it was the single most effective thing I did for my pain. I eventually concluded that it was killing the infection(s) that the doctors couldn't identify and didn't know how to effectively treat. When hot baths alone stopped being very effective, hot and cold treatments still worked. For a hot and cold treatment, I typically did my hot bath, then drained all the water and took a cold shower. It was very stressful (hard on the body) and I found it torturous, so I only did it when I felt I had no other choice. If the doctors had been able to more effectively help me, I am sure I would have never done any of that.