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Feeling terrible after reflexology.. Worst flare ever

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l1965
l1965

Here is a good one ,

Had a reflexology session for psa 24 hours, the result is that today I never experienced such a flare in my life!!!! After reading tones I discovered that massages in general should be completely avoid by psa patients!! Enthesitis trigger point should not be touched at all !!! Making the condition worst, only a gentle gentle massage can do... Any idea, experience ?

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  • lucynewas
    lucynewas l1965

    Posted

    Thanks for your mail - very useful to know!  
  • EileenH
    EileenH l1965

    Posted

    I don't have PSA, but I do have another autoimmune arthritis/rheumatism. Various complementary therapies often make things worse befoe they get better - that also applies when you DON'T have a problem. Drink loads of water and - if you can - walk in the fresh air is the general advice my therapists have offered.

    Personally - I find Bowen therapy very beneficial, very very gentle but even that may give you a bad day or two before you feel the real benefit.

  • susan65502
    susan65502 l1965

    Posted

    Ihave PSA and had a similar experience on holiday last year.Was feeling stiff following my flight and thought a massage might help, unfortunately it left me in agony and unable to move.I spent the first 3 days of my holiday in tears and the rest of my holiday with a nasty flare up.

    I knew during the massage that it was hurting but language barrier made it difficult to explain that i didnt have a full range of movement in my shoulders etc.

    NEVER AGAIN.

    • karen77074
      karen77074 susan65502

      Posted

      The first massage I ever had left me unable to turn my head for months. That was almost 12 years ago and I have to be careful of my neck every day. I have enthesitis symptoms everywhere and nothing seems to help. Is this your experience too? I started Humira 6 weeks ago but have no relief yet. I'm also on prednisone and methotrexate and nothing so far seems to help much.

  • Lainey8
    Lainey8 l1965

    Posted

    I was going to book some reflexology, but I will not try it now! Thank you for that information. So sorry that you suffered so much x
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