Re: Parafin Wax, Heating Pads & Other Helpful Tips...

[Guest guest]

Here's what I posted a few days ago in answer to a question about the hands:

Early in my experience, I had a hard time with my hands and was prescribed

to use a wax bath with plastic gloves and I carried it a step further by

also wearing heavy gloves with the wax. It didn't seem to make much

difference at the time, but I think it did make a difference long-term. I

even used it on other joints, like elbows, feet and knees. I was desperate

enough to try anything back then. For body parts that wouldn't fit, we

spooned it on, and that worked almost as well as dipping. If your hands are

that bad, I think you'll need more than a wax bath. If you haven't seen a

doctor for it, you should, and as soon as possible. There are much better

treatments than before, and you still might have a good chance.

Dennis

From: " ltlmisscrankypants " <ltlmisscrankypants@...>

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Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 3:20 PM

Subject: [ ] Parafin Wax, Heating Pads & Other Helpful Tips...

>

>

>

> Hi again.

>

> I was wondering how many of you have benefited from the use of a

> parafin wax dip for your hands? It was suggested to me by a friend,

> and I wondered if it would actually be beneficial.

>

> What other simple items are helpful for me to have at home to help deal

> with the pain? Hot water bottle, heating pads or electric blankets?

>

> I appreciate the feedback everyone provides. Seeing as I am newly

> diagnosed, I have so much to learn. I felt totally isolated when I was

> first given the news by my Dr., but finding this group has really helped

> me feel positive about finding the right meds to manage this disease.

>

> Thank you all so much,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Here's what I posted a few days ago in answer to a question about the hands:

Early in my experience, I had a hard time with my hands and was prescribed

to use a wax bath with plastic gloves and I carried it a step further by

also wearing heavy gloves with the wax. It didn't seem to make much

difference at the time, but I think it did make a difference long-term. I

even used it on other joints, like elbows, feet and knees. I was desperate

enough to try anything back then. For body parts that wouldn't fit, we

spooned it on, and that worked almost as well as dipping. If your hands are

that bad, I think you'll need more than a wax bath. If you haven't seen a

doctor for it, you should, and as soon as possible. There are much better

treatments than before, and you still might have a good chance.

Dennis

From: " ltlmisscrankypants " <ltlmisscrankypants@...>

< >

Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 3:20 PM

Subject: [ ] Parafin Wax, Heating Pads & Other Helpful Tips...

>

>

>

> Hi again.

>

> I was wondering how many of you have benefited from the use of a

> parafin wax dip for your hands? It was suggested to me by a friend,

> and I wondered if it would actually be beneficial.

>

> What other simple items are helpful for me to have at home to help deal

> with the pain? Hot water bottle, heating pads or electric blankets?

>

> I appreciate the feedback everyone provides. Seeing as I am newly

> diagnosed, I have so much to learn. I felt totally isolated when I was

> first given the news by my Dr., but finding this group has really helped

> me feel positive about finding the right meds to manage this disease.

>

> Thank you all so much,

>

>

[Guest guest]

The warmth of a heating pad helps when I'm in a Fibro flare, wrapping

the heating pad around my arms and wrists helps. Or if the pain is

crawling up my back, then laying on the heating pad helps.

Until, Kim

>

>

> Hi again.

>

> I was wondering how many of you have benefited from the use of a

> parafin wax dip for your hands? It was suggested to me by a

friend,

> and I wondered if it would actually be beneficial.

>

> What other simple items are helpful for me to have at home to help

deal

> with the pain? Hot water bottle, heating pads or electric blankets?

>

> I appreciate the feedback everyone provides. Seeing as I am newly

> diagnosed, I have so much to learn. I felt totally isolated when I

was

> first given the news by my Dr., but finding this group has really

helped

> me feel positive about finding the right meds to manage this

disease.

>

> Thank you all so much,

>

>

[Guest guest]

The warmth of a heating pad helps when I'm in a Fibro flare, wrapping

the heating pad around my arms and wrists helps. Or if the pain is

crawling up my back, then laying on the heating pad helps.

Until, Kim

>

>

> Hi again.

>

> I was wondering how many of you have benefited from the use of a

> parafin wax dip for your hands? It was suggested to me by a

friend,

> and I wondered if it would actually be beneficial.

>

> What other simple items are helpful for me to have at home to help

deal

> with the pain? Hot water bottle, heating pads or electric blankets?

>

> I appreciate the feedback everyone provides. Seeing as I am newly

> diagnosed, I have so much to learn. I felt totally isolated when I

was

> first given the news by my Dr., but finding this group has really

helped

> me feel positive about finding the right meds to manage this

disease.

>

> Thank you all so much,

>

>

[Guest guest]

oh karen, i have the heating pad *a big one* right where i sit and i have it on

high when ever i am sitting there... hot baths are my favorite... and the hot

wax is good for a short period of time....

rae

[ ] Parafin Wax, Heating Pads & Other Helpful Tips...

Hi again.

I was wondering how many of you have benefited from the use of a

parafin wax dip for your hands? It was suggested to me by a friend,

and I wondered if it would actually be beneficial.

What other simple items are helpful for me to have at home to help deal

with the pain? Hot water bottle, heating pads or electric blankets?

I appreciate the feedback everyone provides. Seeing as I am newly

diagnosed, I have so much to learn. I felt totally isolated when I was

first given the news by my Dr., but finding this group has really helped

me feel positive about finding the right meds to manage this disease.

Thank you all so much,

[Guest guest]

oh karen, i have the heating pad *a big one* right where i sit and i have it on

high when ever i am sitting there... hot baths are my favorite... and the hot

wax is good for a short period of time....

rae

[ ] Parafin Wax, Heating Pads & Other Helpful Tips...

Hi again.

I was wondering how many of you have benefited from the use of a

parafin wax dip for your hands? It was suggested to me by a friend,

and I wondered if it would actually be beneficial.

What other simple items are helpful for me to have at home to help deal

with the pain? Hot water bottle, heating pads or electric blankets?

I appreciate the feedback everyone provides. Seeing as I am newly

diagnosed, I have so much to learn. I felt totally isolated when I was

first given the news by my Dr., but finding this group has really helped

me feel positive about finding the right meds to manage this disease.

Thank you all so much,