Stress
Posted , 9 users are following.
I am to reduce Prednisone from 9 mg to 8/9/8/9 starting tomorrow and am wondering whether this is a good idea at this time. (My rheumy had wanted me to drop from 10/9/10 9 down to 8 and then after two weeks to 7.) I balked at that and she agreed to 10/9/10/9 for several weeks to 9 and then 9/8/9, etc. ). My last SED rate, a month ago, was normal and am feeling quite well. The reason I am balking, is that a difficult work situation over which I have no control and which cannot be changed, has left me in a lot of stress, so that I am not sleeping. I wake up at 1:30 am after 3-4 hours and cannot get back to sleep. I start work at 8, work full time and have a very full life, otherwise. So, should I wait until I have mentally and emotionally adjusted to the new situation at work before I reduce the Prednisone? (Hoping I can get my hed around it fast: trying yoga and other stuff to calm down the spinning thoughts in my head).
1 like, 42 replies
ptolemy paula63201
Posted
frustrated61 ptolemy
Posted
I hear you about having a good doctor that recognizes all your concerns. I had been dealing with a wonderful Rheumatologist for various reasons and he retired. I wasn't that happy with the Rheumi and have decided to go to a new one that I've had many good referrals from friends and family. So far so good. Are you currently seeing a new one? And if so, do you like how they are working with you?
Wishing you well,
Frustrated
ptolemy frustrated61
Posted
frustrated61 paula63201
Posted
I'm curious if you or anyone on this thread has tried water therapy? In case you haven't, I'd like to point out the benefits of it. First, the water is usually 95 or a bit warmer (where I've gone it's 98 degrees thus making it easier on the body and muscles don't tighten up. Second, movement underwater makes our bodies feel weightless. It's much easier to be able to be flexible. Following that therapy and while your body/muscles/bones are all warmed up, perhaps a mild session of yoga, then back to the water. The entire process is approx. an hour 15 mins. Most people do a program for an hour or better in some cases where no health issues are present.
I think this could help alleviate stress either before work or after. This is just a thought. Another thought, if you just do the water therapy after work, you'll go home with less stress and you take the rest of the night at your own pace, perhaps this can help with your sleep issues thus helping with your add'l stress you are under at work. I hope you find something that gives you comfort.
Good Luck and I wish you well,
Frustrated
lodgerUK_NE frustrated61
Posted
EileenH lodgerUK_NE
Posted
paula63201 frustrated61
Posted
Thank you.
frustrated61 paula63201
Posted
Frustrated
ptolemy frustrated61
Posted
frustrated61 ptolemy
Posted
I'm referring to the pools found at a physical therapy system. So, I highly doubt a "regular" swimming pool would do the job but if it's warm enough it couldn't hurt. Hydrotherapy pool is what I was referring to. LOL@you getting cold, that hit me funny!
Frustrated
ptolemy frustrated61
Posted
frustrated61 ptolemy
Posted
Thanks for the post!
Frustrated
frustrated61 lodgerUK_NE
Posted
I'm not sure I'm understanding but if I am, Aqua Aerobic sessions are far different than hydrotherapy sessions with a physical therapist. Your insurance pays for the hydrotherapy (or they should if you have that coverage of physical therapy) and Aerobic is done by someone who studied that or perhaps didn't study, depends on where you're located.
Thanks for the response.
Frustrated
frustrated61
Posted
EileenH frustrated61
Posted
Both Lodger and I are aware of the difference between hydrotherapy and aqua aerobics but in the UK we are constrained by the realities of the system and access to hydrotherapy is rarely available despite the best efforts of the PMR/GCA charity. The majority of the members of this forum are UK pensioners - it is unrealistic to tell them to seek a therapy that is going to cost them a large portion of their income - because private insurance or paying the costs themselves would do just that.
In an ideal world you are perfectly correct - we know that hydrotherapy is very beneficial. I had a few sessions here in Italy under a completely different system but there is only one pool in this area. It is constantly in use for post-surgery rehab.
frustrated61 EileenH
Posted
EileenH frustrated61
Posted
frustrated61 EileenH
Posted