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Having a hard time today with RA

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chris65956
chris65956

Does anyone know of company offering package breaks to places with hot springs e.g. Hungary or similar?. i ache all over at the moment and heat is the only way I can get some relief but our bath is not deep enough to submerge and I have difficulty getting out even with an inflatable cushion as my hands and wrists are so weak.

Have tried Methotraxate, Lefluveane - if that's how it's spelt - and am now 6 weeks into Cimzia injections so waiting for an improvement. Any info welcome.

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  • christine63492
    christine63492 chris65956

    Posted

    Dear Chris,

    sorry to hear your experiencing pain and discomfort have you tried a hot tub I bought one years ago brilliant just outside on my patio a expense I know but well worth it or a local spa. Better still if your on facebook find a friend with one you could use offer a contribution for electric and your away. Just a thought x

    • chris65956
      chris65956 christine63492

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Christine, our garden does not lend itself to a hot tub unfortunately, not private enough.

       

  • sandy67
    sandy67 chris65956

    Posted

    I find heat helps a great deal too so I am about to join total fitness again to use their saunas and hydrotherapy. Its so worth a fiver a week to be able to go in the any day and every chance I can get there! Last time I joined I felt great and it lastd well after my membership ran outso its gotta be worth a try!
    • chris65956
      chris65956 sandy67

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Sandy, a great idea, I will find out if there is a branch near me.
  • tiswas24537
    tiswas24537 chris65956

    Posted

    i think we have one or two spas in the uk i am sure iv seen a tv programe on them .i migth be mistaken knowing me with my brain fog .but il check that out ,i could do with a break and its not only the heat that helps theres natrual sulpher in the water dosent smell very nice but its supposed to be excellant for relief of pain .
    • chris65956
      chris65956 tiswas24537

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Tiswas, will follow it up. Last time I looked I could only find one in Bath and was under the impression the water is not too warm but will check again.
    • tiswas24537
      tiswas24537 chris65956

      Posted

      worth a check .i have a friend that goes to visit family in hungray

      il ask him if there are any spas smile

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