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The screwdriver test for PMR

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jimplusthree
jimplusthree

Dear All,

As a current PMR sufferer can I suggest a completely unorthodox and in no way scientifically or even quack endorsed by any shape of the imagination a test to determine if you have PMR. If you are currently NOT I repeat NOT on steroids and wondering if you may have PMR I would consider the following test as a POSSIBLE indicator.

The set up.

Arrange to have a large star headed screw inserted into a solid piece of wood and driven fully 'home' to the extent that it would be difficult to drive it any further.

Use a screwdriver that preferably has an oval handle but any one will suffice.

The test is as follows.

This should be carried out initially by a fit person.

Try to screw the screw further into the wood by an increasingly stronger 'TWIST' and then when it is obvious that it is not posible to turn the screw in any further GRADUALLY release the pressure and remove the screwdriver from the screw, IT IS IMPORTANT NOT TO LET THE SCREWDRIVER SLIP WHILST DOING THIS. The objective here is to demonstrate that the muscle strentgh is good and I repeat try and get as much torque as possible when carrying out this step.

Now carry out the same procedure and try and screw the screw in as hard as you can but then ease back on the forward pressure so that the screwdriver slips out of the screwhead whilst still maintaining the torque when you are exerting the maxmum force and see if you find it painful when the screwdriver slips out.

NOTE, CARRY THIS TEST AT AT YOUR OWN RISK I can state that the excruiating pain will not last very long

Jim.

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  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey

    Posted

    Jim

    [b:eed3f9e049]WHAT[/b:eed3f9e049] :idea: :?: :!: :?

  • RickF
    RickF

    Posted

    That's interesting Jim. But it might be easier than that.

    For me it was just trying to open a jar of pickles my wife asked me to open. I couldn't... [i:e39127a6e9]AND ... [/i:e39127a6e9]it hurt to try. :oops: :wah:

  • Lizzie_Ellen
    Lizzie_Ellen

    Posted

    Boys stuff Mrs O :!: :D :zzz: :zzz: A similar 'girls' test might be trying to blow dry the back of our hair :diva:
  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey

    Posted

    Boys and their toys, eh Lizzie.....and there was I getting the screwdriver ready! :roll: :wink: :lol:
  • mrs_k
    mrs_k

    Posted

    And I thought Scots were sensible and was going to direct him to PMRGCA Scotland via Google.
  • EileenH
    EileenH

    Posted

    Only screwdriver I might have any interest in is the liquid form - if I could remember the recipe, that is. :lol: :wink:

    When you consider the ratio of women to male sufferers of PMR I think Rick's suggestion is far more useful. Even more relevant would be holding the vacuum cleaner or any other form of cleaning item.

    EileenH

  • Lizzie_Ellen
    Lizzie_Ellen

    Posted

    I may do the other PMR test for 'girls' - its called the 'can you take a piece of chocolate out of the silver paper and put it in your mouth' test :choc: :lol: Just been doing a spot of gardening :cheerup:. Its beautiful here in Basingstoke. I find I can't bend or crouch in the way I used to so I've now got a little plastic sit/kneel contraption and it works a treat. My thinking is: would this still have been the case if I didn't have PMR, after all, I am two years older and fast approaching 65! I'll never know, so I'll sit out in my front garden, pruning the hydrangeas looking a bit of a twerp on my 'old lady's' seat :lol: :lol:

    Lizzie xx

  • fiftiesgirl
    fiftiesgirl

    Posted

    Think I will pass on the screwdirver test although it made me laugh!!

    Think Lizzie Ellen's test much better :lol: :lol:

    Not good at mo as in pain in left hip, groin and upper leg and was in bed most of yesterday on painkillers and resting.... a little better today although very upset and stressed because my grandaughter, who is almost one, was in hospital most of Friday and then in and out of local one today..... very ill with an infection of the blood and query rheumatoid arthritis? :roll: :roll: High temp at the mo and projectile vomiting so we are all really worried and distressed :roll: :roll:

  • EileenH
    EileenH

    Posted

    Don't get that one Lizzie Ellen - you have to be about dead not to be able to complete that action :wink: :lol: Are you sure you had the right letter? It works for PMT too.

    Fifties girl - and why do you think you feel so rough this weekend????? What makes PMR worse???? Sorry to hear about the small person's problems - let's just hope she's like loads of paed patients - they can be very poorly one minute and half an hour later they're sitting up and giggling. Did my head in!

    Hugs to you and GP, her and Mum and Dad,

    EileenH

  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey

    Posted

    Oh fiftiesgirl - poor little one and poor you.......no wonder you had to take to your bed in worsening pain yesterday. Although we know to avoid stress with PMR, some stress is totally unavoidable isn't it. With a blood infection she must be feeling so poorly and I do hope whatever treatment she is on will resolve the problem quickly.

    :cuddle: for the little one and a :hug: for you.

    MrsO

  • sparklin
    sparklin

    Posted

    :lol: ha ha Jim I have trouble opening the peanut butter jar lol :bubbly:
  • Mrs_G
    Mrs_G

    Posted

    So sorry to hear about your Granddaughter fiftiesgirl and heres hoping she makes a quick recovery

    Im afraid these worries and stresses do make your PMR worse and its unavoidable

    As for the PMR test trying to do your Bra up when PMR is at its worst and it seems impossible to believe what a difficult and exhausting procedure that can be !!

    Hope you have all had a good weekend Out Friday night, all day yesterday and very busy today so a rest tomorrow I think and another Birthday lunch for me Tuesday as my friend will be back from Spain The diet will have to start again this week !!

    Best wishes

    Mrs G

  • Dublin,_Ireland
    Dublin,_Ireland

    Posted

    Fiftiesgirl...sorry to hear your grand-daughter is poorly and hope she is on the mend soon :wink:

    Eileen...screwdriver, as far as I recall, is some orange juice and as much vodka as you can tolerate without chucking up :lol: :roll:

    I don't think I'll be trying Jim's PMR test any time soon...have enough trouble with the girly option of the hairdryer sad :shock: :wink:

    Love to all, Pauline.

  • Lizzie_Ellen
    Lizzie_Ellen

    Posted

    Fiftiesgirl. So sorry to hear about your Granddaughter and hope she's well on the way to recovery now. I know how you feel, going through something similar with my Grandson just now. Wouldn't you just swop places with them if you could sad . Stress = pain. Fullstop!!! Take care and hope your little one is soon much, much better.

    Love from Lizzie xxx

  • Margherita
    Margherita

    Posted

    [quote:a026a2c3ac=\"MrsO\"]Boys and their toys, eh Lizzie.....and there was I getting the screwdriver ready! :roll: :wink: :lol:[/quote:a026a2c3ac]
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