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Date: 19.08.2010
From: phil

Subject: flareup

1st flare up in over 3 months today and its in my wrists.its getting me down abit and cant even lift the kettle up
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Date: 19.08.2010
From: Lynn B

Subject: Re: flareup

Phil sorry you are feeling so down, have you tried some wheat bags warmed in the microwave and wrapped round your wrist, sometimes it works for me. Or just soaking my hands and wrist in hot water maybe some one else has a better idea sorry cant be more helpful. take care.
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Date: 19.08.2010
From: KayJay

Subject: Re: flareup

Phil have you been referred to an Occupational Therapist ? If not then ask the Rheumie to refer you or what I did I phoned the Rheumie Nurse up telling her that my wrists were very painful and it was her who referred me. Best thing I've done since my diagnosis !! The OT has given me a wrist splint / finger splints / and a fab ' resting splint ' which is so comfy to wear. I also got a shower board and a toilet high seat and a better handled walking stick. I've got a lot of jokes made about these from the family [ specially the toilet seat ] - but hey - they aren't going through the pain - I am !! Give it a go - they are very helpful. Good Luck ;0)
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