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> What have you found to be your best pain control resources, and

> how do you try to spend your 'bad' days?

Hi --

First, let me introduce myself... I'm Griselda... I " m 33, married (for 3

1/2 years) to a great guy who really works hard to take care of me, and

currently am not working and am trying to qualify for disability. I have

severe arthritis in both knees, and torn cartiledge in at least one knee (I

think the other one's going, though). They can't operate because I'm too

heavy, and I have NEVER been able to lose weight -- there is some evidence

that my problem is at least partially genetic, and part is related to the

fact that I also have Tourette's Syndrome. I also get migraine headaches

and frequent digestive pain. Finding a day when some part of me isn't

hurting is a fairly rare occurance.

When I have muscle aches, I've found that rubbing the sore areas with a

mixture of lavendar, rosemary and eucalyptus oils (either alone or mixed

with a lotion). Topical solutions usually aren't usually terribly

effective, but this one does seem to have some good effects for me!

As for what I do on my really bad days, it kind of depends on what it is

that's causing the pain, but frequently the treatment is to just crawl in

bed and sleep as long as I can. Sadly, my knees tend to wake me up a lot,

but at least I seem to get some kind of relief.

Griselda

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, is possible for you to send JUST the website addresses and not

the entire site. It's wonderful information but it's messing up my mail.

And I'd hate to have to leave the list. Thanks.

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