Hubby was feeling really down last night
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
February 11, 2022 8:19pm CST
When I came home last night hubby was feeling really down.I think one of his medicines is making him weak, plus he and I both have arthritis in our thumbs. He was not able to open things he wanted to open and just was miserable, and feeling old and useless.
He did some thinking, and has decided he will write some submissions for one of his favorite magazines. . . but his hands hurt to hold a pencil or pen.
We have a topical gel that should help his arthritis, but it has warnings on it that he wants to talk with the doctor about first.
Tonight I realized that I have a massager that has infrared heat and I got him to use it on his hand. It really helped, at least enough for him to do some writing.
I am pleased because it made him feel better both physically and mentally to get some relief for his hands.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
12 Feb 22
It's good that you remembered about the infrared heat. Wearing gloves indoors might also help.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Feb 22
@BarBaraPrz No, and not my arthritis gloves either.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Feb 22
He will not do the gloves. We have some really nice wool flip back mittens, that leave your fingertips available to use,but he will not do that.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Feb 22
I have the same problem and have for years, however, hot dishwater helps, and I use a nsaid gel, but he is not sure it is safe for him. He will ask the doctor.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Feb 22
@LadyDuck We seem to accumulate pains as we grow older.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
13 Feb 22
@GardenGerty - I do not suffer of arthritis, I am lucky, I only suffer of back pain.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
12 Feb 22
I'm sorry that's happening to him. I hope he can get some relief.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Feb 22
He has a doctor's appointment and will discuss with her. Meanwhile I am cleaning up our diet a bit and adding some pain relieving spices and herbs.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Feb 22
Pain can really bring you down in many ways. Glad he feels better now
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Feb 22
We are going to make some dietary changes that should help. More home made treats fewer sale rack pastries. I remembered that I was taught that sugar causes joint pain. Also using a turmeric blend seasoning that I used to use. Both those changes will be good for me as well.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Feb 22
It does work. He also will see a doctor this week.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Now he has the device plugged in and he can use it multiple times a day. Infrared heat is supposed to be healing.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Feb 22
@GardenGerty That sounds great. I hope it helps.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Feb 22
He is now enjoying writing down some of his stories.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Feb 22
When I remembered the massager it did help.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Feb 22
It really surprises him to have it. Also the fatigue. I believe one of his medicines is making him feel weak and tired.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
12 Feb 22
I pray he'll feel stronger and encouraged. It's easy to feel down with health issues.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Thank you Vicki. Yes, he never planned to have health issues, thought he would always have lots of energy and strength.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Feb 22
Lots of software will do it, but he is not interested. He got some relief and is enjoying writing some of his stories and reminiscences. He needs a hobby that will get him out of the house.I had used the massager in the past. But I do not like to sit still to do it. My chiropractor had me use infrared light and heat in his office.
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