Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Therapy

It's a bit like banging your head against a brick wall.....nice when you stop! So it is with the ice, holding onto this cooler brick for fifteen minutes at a time is hard going. It sends an ache into my hand and up my arm, I can feel the cold going into the sore joint at the base of my thumb and sure does feel good when I get my hand back into my 'handeze' glove for warmth. That said, I do think this regime might actually work! I think I have more movement without pain today. I managed to keep the glove on all night too, usually I get annoyed with it and end up taking it off at some point during the night. I'll be sure to let you know how it's going.....
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  1. Kays KidsMarch 20, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    How maddening for you, while you are holding the ice pack you can't do much else, except read a book. It will be worth it if it helps. How long do they say for you to keep this treatment up.
    Hugs
    Kay

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    1. bensonbearMarch 20, 2012 at 9:20 PM

      I'm guessing until the inflamation goes and I'm pain and trigger thumb free. If I had the luxury of being able to give it complete rest, I'm sure recovery would be faster. I'll just stick at it and see hoe things go :o)

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    2. bensonbearMarch 20, 2012 at 9:22 PM

      Oh and I wrote the above blogspot while holding the ice pack, all with one hand ;o)

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  2. Cheryl @ Bingle BearsMarch 21, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    I'm so glad that your regime has some hope of working for you, Linda! I know it must be tough to keep up with it. Good luck! I know you have lots of people wishing you well.

    Warmly,
    Cheryl

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    1. bensonbearMarch 21, 2012 at 2:44 PM

      Thanks Cheryl and thanks for your advice too :o)

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  3. LombardbearsMarch 21, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Oh Boy!! Be nice if there was a body part replacement shop with free fitting!!!
    Hope it works a treat ...have you tried using voltaren gel on it?
    Big hugs lindaxx

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    1. bensonbearMarch 21, 2012 at 2:45 PM

      I think that would be the busiest shop in town!!!

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  4. susanaMarch 23, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    if you still have loads of bear works to do, i suggest you can get some oil (olive) for some message, some people will add salt with olive oil for bathing to get rid of tiring.
    hope that works on you...

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