Hi Hannah,
If it hurts to have your arms hang down, maybe you could try wearring try wearing a jacket with pockets. I tend to wear my kids' hoodie sweatshirts or pullover windbreakers, which have pockets that I stick my bad right hand in. It was the only way I could walk for the first few years that I had RSD. When it starts getting hot out I try to walk in shorts that also have a pocket for my bad hand. It makes a big difference...
XOXOX Sandy
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Originally Posted by hannah1234
Sandy! I am the same way... I am trying everything and have done a wide array of everything. It might sound weird but I dont like to be wet... so the pool thing didnt work, but it felt amazing on my body. I go in the pool in Palm Springs in the hot springs pools and they work miracles. 
I am VERY limited to my arms too. Lifting my arms up too much without weights bothers them alot, and i get a massive headache and feel like I am going to pass out. Even walking at night just having my arms hang down is really painful which is why I am reluctant to do it because I know a flare is coming....I am going to take on walking around the neighborhood on again more often... I have gotten lazy lately because by the time my day is done the LAST thing i want to even think about is to get up and exercise on my painful feet.
I just am wanting input on what works for you guys... it helps get me motivated that it will help me... |