Icy pavements

Starburst

I peered out my window this morning to see ice on the pavements and groaned inwardly. The only thing worse than snow is ice. I'm sure I'll be in full-blown panic mode when walking along the icy pavements, despite my new boots assuring me that their soles are suitable for icy/snowy weather. Don't worry, my boots aren't actually talking to me. It was the box that told me.

I am told there is no proven link between weather and arthritis but I don't believe it. I can predict the weather by the pressure I feel in my joints. I am more accurate than the weather man and I'd put money on it. What I'm trying to say is that for me, cold = worse pain.

To top it all off, I managed to sprain my ankle so I'm extra unsteady on my feet. I did contemplate a PJ day but I need to pop into university for an hour. I'm about to brave the big bad world in a minute!

Am I alone in this worry?

hileena111

Oh No....you are not alone in this worry.....I dont intend to put my nose out the door unless I have to......It took about 15 mins to scrape the car yesterday before I had to go out. I dont really have to go out today. My avon will be delivered so I need to wait for that, sort that out, and check it against their invoice then bag it......Delivery.....well that will have to wait for a little while

Love
Hileena

dreamdaisy

I've often wondered about summat similar, del, but what bothers me is how slippery they could be in shops. They have very smooth floors and I don't think I have the finger strength to pull 'em off then put 'em on again. Do you have some and how do you manage - is it a problem or am I fretting un-necessarily? I tend to lurk indoors until the sun has done its melty thing! DD

dachshund

Hi Starburst.
i had a oair of the ice grippers but i had a problem getting them on and off.
i also had a thing like a plunger that fitted on my crutch to stop me slipping that was a long time ago.
now i have my mobility scoota the only thing that stops that going is snow and that is because we are in a cul de sac and its not cleared when we have snow.
joan xx

stickywicket

I have MR SW to hang on to or I don't venture out except in the wheelchair. He once commented, rather unnervingly, that it was a useful walking aid for him as he skidded and slithered over the ice.

bambi59

hence my name did you see Bambi on ice that's just how i am !! any movement is a pain, unplanned movement is worse pain !!

sciqueen

Hi

I am also affected by the weather (both extremes of hot & cold triggers my ra). I had to go to the hostpital on friday as I learning how to inject mtx. Have not been out since then and I only plan to go out when I have to. Unfortunately I am back at work next wk, so how I am going to cope next wk I don't know.

Like you I feel the cold in my joints in particular or where it starts is the knees, they can really ming and today I was limping around the house, something I have never done before.

I have also bought winter traxs for the snow & ice. Thankfully I have had no occasion thus far to use them. I also limp and have invested in a stick, although I have not used it much as this is my first winter with ra (diagnosed august 2011).
I am dreading the icy pavement in the early mornings also. :???:

Sci xx

CJHunter

Hi All,
My body is a good weather vane too, shame the bbc cant get it as accurate eh

This time 2010 I slipped on the ice and fell on my knees. That is the first time I tore my cartlidge, i hate the ice for that :sad:
My advice is only go out if you have too.
This morning wasnt too bad, am glad i havent got to go out till Thursday.

Take care on the ice, please do

speedalong

Useful for any slippery situations, the Grippers give you instant grip that you can easily remove in better conditions, or if you need to go indoors.

according to the website, DD, so no good for retail therapy.

http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/search.aspx?k=ice+grips might be easier for getting on and off, but would still be a case of sitting and struggling?

Speedy

sailrib

I def think the cold makes the pain worse.

I had things to put on my shoes to help me stay up right and also my walking stick has one as well, so that does not slip.

I also have heated innersoles that work with a battery to keep my feet warm.

Supportive boots as well, make it better as well.

I now not worry about going out in the cold, ice or snow.

Starburst

Heated insoles?! Where from? They sound fantastic!

My boots are designed for icy and snowy weather but I don't think grippers would be a bad idea.

Wonkylegs

I have something similar to the item in Del's link, and they are very good for dog walking in icy weather, but no good for going into town as I can't get them on and off easily due to the elastic being quite strong :roll: and the spikes make walking on floors decidedly dangerous!

I have seen something (on QVC I think) which instead of having spikes has coils of wire underneath - they looked both easier to put on and take off, and were supposedly ok for shop floors. I can't say if they are ok for indoors tho, as havn't tried a pair.

sorry not to be able to help much

Wonky

hileena111

NO ICY PAVEMENTS TODAY !!!!!!!!!
Just very wet ones here in the North East.
Long may the ice and snow stay away
Love
Hileena