Dear Debbie

Firstly - hugs. I really hope things start to improve.

Can you stand hot water/ heat packs on your arms? laying them on fleece on pillows?

You will get through this.

Sending you lots of love and hugs

Rosie xxxxxxxx

Oh Debbie,

I am so sorry you are in pain

Have you seen a doc. Do you have a dx?

I know you do not want to do pain meds but keep in mind that pain retards healing. You need those arms to calm down. Can you try some Advil, Motrin or alleve just to start?

I hope your pain decreases.

We are here for you

Epsoms salt bath may help - 2 cups of salt to 30 or more minutes of soaking, warmist water you can stand. I also try to move wrists, hands and arms in water once they calm a little for me usually about 15 minutes of soaking. The movement helps with reflex and swelling. I also squeeze washcloth over and over under water (like a ball)

Gentle hugggggggsssss!

Rain

I agreee with Rain 100%

Epsom salts have magnesium in it and that helps the pain alot and can realy go along way to relax those muscles that are cramping and seizing up. Light some candles and listen to relaxing music.. be sure to inform the household not to disturb you for at least 45 minutes because you can find it heavenly an just wanna stay there.

I just keep adding more hot water.. lol

It's realy crapy this is happening to you Deb and I hope you are feeling better soon hon, I take baclofen for the cramping/seizing of muscles too.. but the epsom salts should be in the required self medications for RSD/CRPS treatment.

I sure hope you are feeling better soon,
Sandra

Thanks for all your responses- I have tried heat but I will try the bath idea- I still work and worry so much about not being able to work- I dont know how we would survive

Deb

Hi Deb,
When I use Epsoms salts in the bath. I have to use about a 1/4 of a cup. I tried to use a full cup before and it made my heart race.

Also are you able to get enough sleep. I had a MD tell me it you have to get to the 4 levels of sleep before healing can begin in your body.
Big Hugs, Roz