Learn how to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome by stretching the forearms in this free video clip.
Learn how to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome by stretching the forearms in this free video clip.
Posted by Musings of a Lupus Survivor! Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 2:36 PM 0 comments Labels: carpel tunnel syndrome, physical therapy, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, video
Posted by Musings of a Lupus Survivor! Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 6:36 PM 1 comments Labels: colon, constipation, DETOXIFICATION, NUTRITION AND DIET, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
Posted by Musings of a Lupus Survivor! at 6:33 PM 0 comments Labels: DETOXIFICATION, NUTRITION AND DIET
Posted by Musings of a Lupus Survivor! Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 2:22 PM 0 comments Labels: ENERGY CONSERVATION, FATIGUE, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
Depending of the severity of your disease, whether you work outside the home, medications, and other issues such as young children will determine how much control you have over getting the doctor's recommended TWO naps or rest periods. Yes, that's at least two rest periods you need to work into your schedule even if you are in remission and working a full 8 hour day. In this case you may not have the opportunity to actually nap; however, most full time jobs allow for lunch plus an additional 15-20 minute break. Take 10 minutes of break time to find a comfortable, quiet spot to at least sit, breath slowly and deeply, keep eyes closed (prop up feet if possible) and relax as much as possible. If you cannot have a full nap when you get home either follow the same 10 minute protocol you used on job as a minimum. Demand family give you this undisturbed minimum each day you work. On days off demand two full-fledged undisturbed naps. If you have an open schedule make time for two full naps, allow your body to dictate the period whenever possible. All stay at home mothers of small children make your kids take naps or at least rest periods, too. Do not do anything other than rest or nap at the same time they do. Do whatever it takes even if it means you and the kids piling up together in one bed with a "nap time DVD" to calm them down. Just about every child has a favorite DVD or kiddie show that at least hypnotizes them to at least be glued to one spot in front of TV. DO NOT feel any guilt for any nonabusive tactics to get that rest period and hopefully a nap in If you going through flare or more severely impaired you may need complete bed rest.
Posted by Musings of a Lupus Survivor! at 2:02 PM 0 comments Labels: ENERGY CONSERVATION, FATIGUE, SLEEP, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
hot baths
lavender aromatherapy through essential oils or candles
listen to soothing music, meditation or prayer
maintain journal or blog to empty brain of any racy thoughts
sleep on satin sheets in satin pajamas (satin decreases friction when turning arthritic bones)
sleep with cool room temperatures
create routine relaxing bedtime activity
Posted by Musings of a Lupus Survivor! at 1:36 AM 0 comments Labels: ENERGY CONSERVATION, insomnia, SLEEP, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
Posted by Musings of a Lupus Survivor! at 1:28 AM 0 comments Labels: brain fog, drugs, ENERGY CONSERVATION, FATIGUE, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT