Cold causing pain flare up!

bubbadog
bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
edited 5. Dec 2011, 05:06 in Living with Arthritis archive
I'm not sure if it's a fact but since it has got colder I have had different joints aching and now my back and both hips have started to become very painful and swollen and 'flared up'. I've had to start taking oro-morph to top up on the pain relief being good and just taking 10mls and it does help alot. But last night I was woken at 3am by sharp pain in my hips and my wonderful OH snoring so loud it could have been heard in the next close!! a good mix! So I hobbled into the guest room and sat in bed and read my 'breaking dawn' book now just past half way of the book! At 7am I ended up getting dressed carefully and brushing my teeth and starting my Saturday. So I 'm resting and dosed up on oro-morph and keeping my fingers crossed this flare-up is a short one. x:cry:

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,026
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good plan there Amanda

    Distraction x;) Send OH out for the next book in the series incase he snores again tonight x:lol:

    Stay ahead of the pain and keep doing what you are doing carefully today.

    I do hope it eases for you soon :???: .

    Love

    Toni xx
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good advise Toni x:smile:

    Take care Amanda, gentle ((()))
    Clare xxeyeore-1.jpg
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,155
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Amanda.
    i know how you feel i have the same i'm not taking to much oro-morph as it sends me to the little room.
    i hope your flare up soon calms down.
    ((((((((amanda))))))))
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    the cold is not good for arther keeping mind occupied helps play games on comp read rest and do little but often you get done what you want but also get the rest you need tend to wear thermals every time i go out when it cold keep joints warm val
    val
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,155
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank yo Val.
    when i take m dog for a walk on my scoota i wear my thermals and my hat and gloves i'm sure if we had snow it would not be so cold.
    take care.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Poor you. I've been much worse since it's got colder too and I don't think it is a coincidence. I hope your flare-up is a short one too. Rest, rest, rest and try to avoid going out if you can. Staying snuggled up at home under a blanket is the best thing to do a winter flare. Take care. x
  • sciqueen
    sciqueen Member Posts: 21
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    I have also been affected by the cold weather. It seems weather change (both hot & cold), seems to trigger my ra and have experienced flares in the past triggered by the weather.

    I have not had a flare on this occasion, but I was not experiencing any morning stiffness, but since it got colder I am now and my right knee has been throbbing on and off in particular in the mornings this week. I've taken pain relief the last 2 or 3 mornings again.

    I hope your flare is not long lived

    Take care

    Sci x
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry luvie i have only just seen this.. think the weather doesn;t help in these situations..
    Good excuse for more reading though luvie..
    Take care stay warm and here is a hug (((((X)))))
    Will ring you tom, see how you are..xx
    th_tn_TisFORTIGGER.jpgxxTracyxx
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you for your kind repies, your right Tracey it is a good excuse to read books and watch movies and catch up on telly I've missed. But I would much rather feel alittle better and start on the wrapping christmas prezzies and write cards out that at the moment are sitting there not getting done! My darling OH has been amazing while I'm bad at the moment always wanting to by me treats to cheer me up! Shame he can't magic me better. Oh well will just have to ride it out and hope it clears off soon! x:lol: Chat later Tracey and hope you feel better soon sweetie. xx

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