Guest guest Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Hi Doreen: Welcome to the group - the people here are very caring and supportive, and our moderators, a and , supply is with a lot of great information - I read of things here that my doctors have not known of. I have RA and Fibro, and joined this group two years after diagnosis, have been here four years, and only wished I had know of it in those first two years, when I needed the information and support even more. For joint pain, I use rice socks, and they are great because they form to the joints nicely, I just wrap them around my wrists or elbows, neck, and drape them over my shoulder joints. You can even put potpourri in with the rice to make it smell good too - a little aroma therapy at the same time can't hurt lol. Just don't fill the socks too full or they won't be as pliable. Also, the good old hot shower or bath helps joints as well. Good luck with your next rheumy visit - let us know how it goes and what your rheumy decides to do. Hopefully he is of the mindset to begin treatment aggressively if the RA dx comes back positive, as that is the best approach to fighting this disease. Kathe in CA --- crochet4jesus <crochet4jesus@...> wrote: > Hi everyone I am a newbie and wanted more info on > the group. I have > recently been diagnosed with possible RA and also > fibro. I will know > Thursday when I go for the results of the blood work > and exrrays. > What can I do in the meantime to get rid of the pain > in my neck > shoulders and joints. Just taking Ipbrophin. > > Doreen > > > > > > > Kathe in CA __________________________________ Start your day with - Make it your home page! http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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