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Date: 29.05.2011
From: kirst

Subject: aaaggghhhhh my blooming hands

im getting married on wednesday so over the past week ive been trying to rest as much as possible and not over do anything as im in a bit of a flare at the moment so takes me days to recover if i do even just a bit too much.
Well my hands are like saussages! my ring finger is remaining rather normal (if i can correctly remember what that is lol), so im not too worried but the rest of my hands are really uncomfortable and sore. Very puffy, boiling hot! so wondering if anyone has any little tricks which they use to give their hands a bit of a break for a few hours so i can do it before the ceremony :)
any advice would be great as im getting a little worried im going to end up dropping his ring or drop the pen when im about to sign the register. :/
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Date: 29.05.2011
From: mads

Subject: Re: aaaggghhhhh my blooming hands

congratulations kirst, hope you have a brilliant day. In addition to the drugs i have used an ice bag to stop the swelling it has more effect on the hand than the fingers but i don't know if that would be a practical option. At least your ring finger is playing ball - hopefully someone will come along with a great solution.
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Date: 29.05.2011
From: marlene

Subject: Re: aaaggghhhhh my blooming hands

Have a wonderful day, try putting your hands under cold running water. Its hard we all would like to give you a cure for your special day, but i am sure you will feel like a princess and get through your day walking on air as we all learn to do. Best wishes to you heres to the new MR & Mrs. Love winging your way XX
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Date: 29.05.2011
From: Panther

Subject: Re: aaaggghhhhh my blooming hands

congrats for the day kirst. You can try cold and hot compress on alternate times. Some times it works but effect is not always guaranteed.
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Date: 29.05.2011
From: Lynn B

Subject: Re: aaaggghhhhh my blooming hands

Congratulations kirst, Sorry I dont have any thing good to add, only as panther says hot and cold compress,s . Can I just say I wish you all the love, luck and happiness for the future xxxx take care xx
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Date: 29.05.2011
From: Gillian

Subject: Re: aaaggghhhhh my blooming hands

Congratulations - hope you have a lovely day.
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Date: 30.05.2011
From: kirst

Subject: Re: aaaggghhhhh my blooming hands

thankyou all :) I will certainly try the hot and cold. I will give it a go tomorrow and if it goes well i will certainly be going that on the day.
Im soooooooo nervous im feeling sick all day now lol. i will let you all know how the day goes at the end of the week. We are going to a hotel in a secret location as a wedding gift from my fantastic auntie :)
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Date: 30.05.2011
From: marlene

Subject: Re: aaaggghhhhh my blooming hands

what a great aunt, have a good day and lots of fun on your secret honeymoon (wink wink).
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