The bad old days

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dreamdaisy
dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
edited 13. Jun 2013, 12:33 in Living with Arthritis archive
Ah yes, that sounds familiar. An insulated mug may be an answer and they usually come with a lid. :wink: My answer is to stay downstairs for the first cuppa and then return to bed with the second 'cos by that time things have freed-up a little. DD
Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I hope things improve for you very soon.
    Take care,
    Numpty
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I hope it gets better for you soon unsure, i'm lucky i'm in a flat on the one level....................tc...................Marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I'm pleased I could help, it might be worth giving that a whirl as it eases the time pressure of a cooling cuppa. The same would apply to a thermos - you could then have more than one drink! :) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    OK, now's the time to rest to make sure that it can have the best effect possible. Whenever I had my knees done my hospital told me that 48 hours bed-rest was the best thing I could do to help it, I always did so but to no avail. Hey-ho. :roll: Please rest if possible, for at least 24 hours - anything that might help it to work is worth doing. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hello Unsure
    I am so sorry you are struggling....and sorry you ended up in A&E...my OH had a bakers cyst...can you not get it drained or is it one that has come back....I do hope you feel a little better very soon (((((())))xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I'm struggling to get upstairs these days, my G.P said yesterday once the new meds kick in a few weeks time (take up to 12 weeks to feel difference) I should find it easier getting up stairs. So for now going upstairs on my bum! Kittens think it's a game and try and hitch a ride!
  • toady
    toady Member Posts: 2,132
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Re morning tea, travel kettle upstairs for me! Small pots of teabags, sugar & powdered milk in cupboard. Either fill night before or fill in the morning if fussy, never regretted it. Don't think I could get up & go down to make tea unless I'd had a cup of tea first, so that would be a standoff situation!
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Crikey,I've just caught up with this and realise you're in hospital having an operation. Good luck, I hope we hear from you soon with good news about your op and progress. I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Good luck Unsure, hope all goes well, thinking of you...............Marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
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    That's good news, Unsure, I hope you slept well and are not feeling too bad today. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • lynnhb
    lynnhb Member Posts: 62
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I believe 'Teasmade' is still available. I like the idea of a thermal mug with a lid. I might use that one myself.
    I also put my cup/other item on step then go up although holding rails. When I get near top of stairs I can push things through the lower gap in the bannister then pick them up when I get to landing. Luckily I can bend from my non-existent waist although knees don't bend. :)
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,713
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    That's not good. Is it back to the doc too, then?
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Unsure
    Get your self to the doctors to get this sorted :!:
    Oops :roll: don't mean to nag but you are a bloke so us women know you need nagging
    Or give us your wife's number and we will get her to nag you too :lol:
    Seriously though you need to see your GP
    Let us know how you get on
    Maria
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Good
    Let us know how you get on
    Maria
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Ouch
    Lets hope it all helps
    Those stockings are a nightmare to put on :!:
    Maria
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi,
    Be careful on the stairs with a cup. I came down stairs once holding a mug, slipped, held tightly to the mug, which broke anyway and slipped right down the stairs. Next day I was in so much pain my GP refused painkillers and sent me for an x-ray - I'd cracked a small bone in my pelvis! :o Pre arthritis days.

    Hope you feel better soon, :wink:

    Love Suexx
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