[ShaggyChic_1201]

What I really want to know is how do I go about living?

- any pressure on the inside of my arm near my elbow worsens my pain. So wearing layers of clothing + a coat is impossible. I'm cold.
- My fingers hurt so bad I hate to touch anything, but I have to touch things to work.
- I have Raynaud's too and I can't tell if my feet hurt b/c they're cold or my feet just hurt. I thought about trying toe-warmers but are they safe for me?

These are just some of my questions. Can anyone help with this kind of stuff? I'm not asking how to have less pain. I just want to know what others have done that help.

[januarybabe]

I have been wearing a cape or poncho I got at Cracker Barrel store. I don't have quite the problem you have. I wear cape because my arm is in sling and it is easier to get dressed.

[indigo]

Hi there. I think you figure out how to live as you go. It's a slow process but talking to people here can be helpful and so can researching on the net. You'll figure out what helps specifically for you. I've been ill for nearly 3 years and know a lot more now than I did at the start. And I've still got a lot to learn. You will begin to work it out. There are some good books around too about living with chronic illness and pain but it sounds like you're needing very practical ideas right now. I'm sorry I can't offer too much there as we have different types of illness but there will be others here who have similar difficulties. All the best.