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Maggers
Maggers

The Sprite has got me well and truly this morning.  Back has been feeling a little stiff over the last few days with pain in lower back. This morning however the little devil has replaced my spine with a broom handle. I have no flexibility whatsoever - I would probably make a good guardsman for the palace today.  Never had it so that I cannot flex in any direction - even my neck is affected. Any ideas fibro folk - anyone else had this?

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  • chickabee
    chickabee Maggers

    Posted

    Oh dear, Maggers...not a good place to find yourself.  Have not had this

    personally...yet,  but can identify with the way fibro creeps up on various muscles unexpectedly.

    I did try out the Epsom salts bath yesterday evening.  Firstly, the skin stung like crazy, but before I could remove myself (which is quite a lengthy manouver), it wore off, so I soaked for a bit.  Unfortunately the water was a bit hotter than usual, so when I finally stood up...nearly fainted - silly me!  BUT, I did sleep with only one visit to the loo...which is unheard of these past few weeks!

    Do hope it eases off for you quickly Maggers.

    Blessings

    Chickabee

     

    • Maggers
      Maggers chickabee

      Posted

      Not so hot next time - we don't want to hear that you have had a fall. Glad it gave you a good night. It does help me get a couple of hours too.

      Take care.

  • Meg53
    Meg53 Maggers

    Posted

    When my back seizes, I tend to apply endless hot water bottles. I sit with them at my back in a comfy chair. As for neck a little harder to deal with I imagine. Since I brought my memory foam pillow, thanks to your advise, touch wood, my neck has improved. Is getting a gentle therapeutic massage an option for you? Hope it is not a work day?

    Good luck

    Meg

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    • Maggers
      Maggers Meg53

      Posted

      Don't laugh but I am currently using a massage pad bought by my daughter for her horse!!!  I shall start neighing soon.  It is so large I can wrap my entire torso in it. not working today as it is the last day of my time off (a week) back tomorrow though

      P.S. the pad completely clean and free from horsehair!

       

    • Meg53
      Meg53 Maggers

      Posted

      Sorry I laughed, 😀, I know when you are in so much pain, it is not a laughing matter but what an image you conjured up. Hope you have a wonderful sleep and work is okay for you.

      🐴

      Meg

    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 Maggers

      Posted

      sorry couldnt help but laugh I got this picture of you in my head,well its worth trying what ever we can to ease our pain and suffering. I use hot water bottles like meg does Im going to look into a massage pad but 1 for humans not horses hope it soon eases and you have a better day tomorrow smile take care gentle hugs 
    • Maggers
      Maggers Meg53

      Posted

      Laugh and the world laughs with you - cry and you cry alone. Laughter is the best medicine afterall.
    • Maggers
      Maggers kaz_40

      Posted

      I quite fancy one of those massage chairs - bet they are expensive though.
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 Maggers

      Posted

      Im with you on that 1 maggers laughter is the best tonic for ussmile
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 Maggers

      Posted

      I will see if I can find a price for one and let you know maggers on how much the chairs aresmile
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 Maggers

      Posted

      hi Maggers the  massage chair is£269.99 from argos if you have an argos and they also have massage cushions which are cheaper at £59.99. I am thinking of getting me one and seeing if it will help they also do a pillow one as well that £49.99.smile
    • Maggers
      Maggers kaz_40

      Posted

      Thanks Kaz thought they would be much more.  Now home from work. Boss let me go early as he wanted me to do a delivery on way home so no traffic jams for me tonight whoopee!
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 Maggers

      Posted

      That was a blessing for you Maggers feet up time now for you and a good rest.smile 
    • Maggers
      Maggers kaz_40

      Posted

      I'm yawning my head off - just getting dinner prepared before other half comes home. He will do the cooking once its prepared.  Thank goodness he is a good cook!
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 Maggers

      Posted

      were both  lucky to have good cooks, I do the preperation husband does the cooking hope you have a good eveningsmile 
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