Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 Hello to all Well, I guess I am the odd one here. Right after my diagnosis six years ago, we were fortunate enough to find a used hot tub in our local classifieds. For a long time I had been taking hot baths to help woth the pain and the chills. The hot tub became a nightly ritual before bed. I would tiptoe to the patio and sit out there looking at my garden. I couldn't handle all the jets on, as it felt more like a beating than a soothing soak. The tough part was that it made me feel great, but was not the smart thing to do when I had a fever. I haven't been in the hot tub much lately, because I am having a lot more skin infections and I fear the tub might make it worse. I also notice that my skin gets so dry if I am in the hot tub too often. Still, all in all, water of 100* or more helps my pain by heating and 'floating' my joints. Something about the buoyancy relieves gravity's pull on the joint. Anyway, just adding another opinon to the hydrotherapy discussion. Stay healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 Well, I guess there is no happy medium. Because in the summer months my "rash" is worse than in the winter months. But in the winter months, the pain in my joints is worse than in the summer months. Go Figure..... Carey mncnotenuftime@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 What I figure, is if it feels good then do it. Oh I love a swimming pool if it is not too warm. I just think maybe I have a broken thermostat and do not handle heat all that good. :-) The darn rash that I get from the too hot shower and tub is more like a heat rash than great big splotches of rash. But this is a thing that has come about with the onset of Stills, so I blame it on Stills, YES!! I do NOT handle a sauna well at all. I guess I am a cold weather type, "but" I notice I do not handle cold as well as I used to either. :-( Dan Re: HOT TUB Hello to allWell, I guess I am the odd one here. Right after my diagnosis six years ago, we were fortunate enough to find a used hot tub in our local classifieds. For a long time I had been taking hot baths to help woth the pain and the chills. The hot tub became a nightly ritual before bed. I would tiptoe to the patio and sit out there looking at my garden. I couldn't handle all the jets on, as it felt more like a beating than a soothing soak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 I am in 's camp on this one as well. At least for now, I suppose the disease could change things at some point. I try to sit in my hot tub several nights a week and it makes a huge difference in the joints and flexibility. My physical therapist can always tell when i sat in the hot tub the night before. > Hello to all > > Well, I guess I am the odd one here. Right after my diagnosis six years ago, > we were fortunate enough to find a used hot tub in our local classifieds. > For a long time I had been taking hot baths to help woth the pain and the > chills. The hot tub became a nightly ritual before bed. I would tiptoe to the > patio and sit out there looking at my garden. I couldn't handle all the jets on, > as it felt more like a beating than a soothing soak. The tough part was that > it made me feel great, but was not the smart thing to do when I had a fever. > I haven't been in the hot tub much lately, because I am having a lot more skin > infections and I fear the tub might make it worse. I also notice that my > skin gets so dry if I am in the hot tub too often. Still, all in all, water of > 100* or more helps my pain by heating and 'floating' my joints. Something > about the buoyancy relieves gravity's pull on the joint. > > Anyway, just adding another opinon to the hydrotherapy discussion. > > Stay healthy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 We have a Jacuzzi tub that has been a Godsend for me as I am usually hurting pretty badly when I am done working for the day. I get the water as hot as I can stand and try to "warm up" and get loose. It helps a lot. I do get a lot of redness in the same areas after I do this, but it disappears after an hour or so, so I can't say that is from Stills. Kirk Re: HOT TUB Hello to allWell, I guess I am the odd one here. Right after my diagnosis six years ago, we were fortunate enough to find a used hot tub in our local classifieds. For a long time I had been taking hot baths to help woth the pain and the chills. The hot tub became a nightly ritual before bed. I would tiptoe to the patio and sit out there looking at my garden. I couldn't handle all the jets on, as it felt more like a beating than a soothing soak. The tough part was that it made me feel great, but was not the smart thing to do when I had a fever. I haven't been in the hot tub much lately, because I am having a lot more skin infections and I fear the tub might make it worse. I also notice that my skin gets so dry if I am in the hot tub too often. Still, all in all, water of 100* or more helps my pain by heating and 'floating' my joints. Something about the buoyancy relieves gravity's pull on the joint.Anyway, just adding another opinon to the hydrotherapy discussion. Stay healthy Visit the Still's Disease Message Boardhttp://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.htmlThe materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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