As a person who suffers from chronic pain, I am always thinking of ways to make life a little easier on myself. In order to do that I have to pay attention to my body. For instance, I've noticed that my lower legs, shins and ankles ache more when the temperature starts to drop. My forearms and wrists hurt more when I am really cold, and when there is a chill directly on my shoulders then those start to ache. If I'm out walking around and it's cold then the pain of walking or standing too long is added to that.
A little preparation, which I rarely do, is all it takes to be somewhat more comfortable. For instance, lately I've been getting chills right before I go to bed and if I don't do something about it before I lay down then I end up having a little restless leg syndrome throughout the night. It's like I'm trying to create friction with my legs to stay warm. So I turn on the two heating pads that I have and put them under the covers. I can't believe what a huge difference this has made in my comfort while sleeping.
When I'm out and about it would be better to wear long kneesocks or tights under my jeans instead of the ankle length socks that I normally wear. That would probably prevent the additional chill even though it wouldn't do much for the chronic pain. I was wondering if some juzo support hose would make a difference. There are a variety of knee high and thigh high socks to try out as well as full pantyhose. I wonder if that would make a difference. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try a little support.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Can I get a little support?
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Wool socks, my friend. A little expensive, but totally worth it.
The cold weather tends to do something to my once-injured left knee, as well. And although I have never used a heating pad before I definitely sit and massage my knee for awhile in order to feel comfort.
It's way less cheaper. LOL.
i have these problems and don't know why. i probably should be tested for lupus. i have hypothyroidism and endometriosis but those don't always explain the symptoms i get that come and go. i have gone through periods of aching pain in my arms and legs, and when it gets cold i get chills, freezing feet and hands, and wrinkled skin on inside of my hands that comes and goes. ah farkin autoimmune.
i find that my diet is A HUGE factor in my life. it's the biggest thing. i excercise daily n ow and that has been so good. but my diet..it's everything. i can't seem to have hardly any gluten without bringing on symptoms. when i stay gluten free and eat brown rice veggies green tea water fruits nuts salads chicken fish, and take my supplements, i feel pretty good.
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