Yep, those NSAIDS stack up after awhile. Not good if it can be helped.
Glad you got some "needed rain". Yes, we are having a cold time for this year as well. Tonight it will be in the lower 40's. No rain on deck until Tuesday night or Wednesday. Then again Thursday... That could change a few times before then. They have been spraying like crazy, so anything is possible.
I've never tried that tea, I will have to look it up. Thanks for the link.
I went to see my mother yesterday and brought her a plant. Today was a birthday party I attended. I got to see my precious little grandsons while I was there. They are still adorable, and growing. They are very good babies too, my daughter is lucky. I hope it stays that way for her sake. 
My mom always wished her grandkids doled out the same crap to their parents as we did to her.I went to see my mother yesterday and brought her a plant. Today was a birthday party I attended. I got to see my precious little grandsons while I was there. They are still adorable, and growing. They are very good babies too, my daughter is lucky. I hope it stays that way for her sake.
We are in very similar circumstances. I have arthritis in my neck detected long ago. I used to use the NSAIDs constantly, but don't want to anymore. Any official pain meds just make me sicker and don't help enough to justify their toxicity.
I've been exploring alternative treatments too. Turmeric and ginger have been really helpful. Adding the lemon helps a lot too. One of the recipe comments mentioned adding black pepper. I have read that you can really bump up your absorption of turmeric's best qualities by adding black pepper to it. I'm not a fan of black pepper so I haven't tried that.
The recipe is best with fresh turmeric. She says it's pricey, but if you have an Asian market you can get to, fresh turmeric is kinda cheap there. That's where I get my fresh ginger too.
I went to see my mother yesterday and brought her a plant. Today was a birthday party I attended. I got to see my precious little grandsons while I was there. They are still adorable, and growing. They are very good babies too, my daughter is lucky. I hope it stays that way for her sake.
Awwww!!! So happy to hear how your grandsons are doing. I love that you get to spend time with them.
My mom always wished her grandkids doled out the same crap to their parents as we did to her.
Yep. Moms mull over such poetic justice to get us through the long days and nights. Also, we believe that should that happen, THEN you will finally know our triumph of having served long and well -- and you will respect it.
I was born with it. The doctors told my parents I would never walk unassisted. That, blessedly, turned out to be a lie. I can walk, but if I do too much of it, well, not so good. I believe nicotine helps a bit. I quit smoking for a couple years while pregnant with my youngest son. The arthritis flared up like never before. I had giant hard lumps of swelling on both wrists and could not hold my hands out straight. From holding my baby and his bottle, my right elbow stiffened and I had only about a 15 degree range of motion. I could hardly even walk around the house, much less accomplish anything. Every morning I would wake up and just cry for at least a half hour because I hurt so bad I just wished I was dead. I got really mad at my older son's teacher and school one day, and I figured who cares, I've been good, what's it gotten me? So I bought a couple packs of cigarettes and started smoking again. Didn't know why but the swelling and pain lessened over time. Then I'd get disgusted with myself for smoking and quit again. Sure enough, the swelling, pain, and stiffness all came back within days. I'd decide I had enough and buy some more smokes, feel better, hate myself, quit again. I did this several times and figured, hey, the smoking will kill me, but at least I get to live a little in the meantime. Then my mother in law quit smoking through vaping and gifted me a cigalike to try, and here I am...
I found something recently that helps more than any prescription I ever had, but my boneheaded state is now saying that substance is illegal. I don't want to be a criminal just because I don't want to hurt and want to live as normal a life as I can. Sometimes I think those in power really hate us and just want to cause us as much suffering as they can just because they can. But I am grateful for this tea recipe and I will try it in the event that I can no longer safely get what works for me. I will try adding some of the black pepper. The turmeric capsules I take have black pepper added to them as well.
Sorry for the long windedness.
My mom always wished her grandkids doled out the same crap to their parents as we did to her.
There will be plenty of time to contemplate that in the future. Right now my daughter and her husband need to get the boys to sleep through the night, so they can also rest. My daughter overall was a very good child, but was very strong-willed. I think she may get a dose of that from her boys. It wouldn't surprise me at all. I can't imagine where they got that.
Same here, I don't recall you mentioning that before. I was in a bad accident (hit from behind) and that is the reason my neck is still acting up. It was a very long time ago. I had to see a chiropractor. Without that, I would be in intolerable pain every day.
I am sorry to hear all of this. I know what it is like to be in pain everyday. I never got relief from nicotine though. I am glad you switched to vaping, I think that is much better for you. I use different things for pain relief. It just depends on how bad it is, and where it is. I just use whatever seems best at that moment. The therapy pillow does help my neck pain, but that isn't all I use for that. I also use arnica gel, Tiger Balm, White Flower analgesic balm, and various essential oils. I also have Dit Da Jow, but I only use that in extreme cases now. I don't have much left. I put quite a bit of it on my leg, which still hasn't healed yet entirely from my fall about a month ago. It is much better now though.
Living with chronic pain is one of the toughest roads ever. I’m glad you shared! Sometimes sharing helps, even if it’s just a little. We do that here for each other.
I do agree with you about those in power and the hate behind it. I think we should have freedom to use what helps us. I’m living in a state where one such thing is no longer illegal, which is a good thing. Still makes me mad that there’s such control over it and that there’s taxation. Can’t seem to get away from that. It’s sad. But if it works, then thank the Lord!
Current research is finding some surprising benefits from nicotine. It’s being targeted and demonized. Here’s hoping true science wins on that question.
Sending hugs your way.
I remember you’d had a bad accident. I don’t think I have mentioned my neck issues here. Back in my 30’s my neck locked up and I couldn’t turn my head to the right at all. A chiropractor fixed that up and his x-rays showed the arthritis. He said that was pretty young for the amount he was seeing. Diet is definitely a factor for me. Stress too, as with anything. A good pillow helps and the anti-inflammatory things like turmeric. Making my own sourdough breads, crackers and even pizza crusts has really helped a lot. Fermented foods! I’m learning about so many benefits of them!
This will sound weird, but that’s okay. I’m a weirdo. I learned to do a focused relaxation on my neck to mid-spine area of muscles. Dropping the shoulders then softening the surrounding muscles. It’s actually something I learned in acting classes. Good acting involves a lot of body control. I just apply it now specifically for pain areas. It works amazingly well, at least for me. I combine it with deep, cleansing breathing.
We are fearfully and wonderfully made!
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Good Morning Army. Got a call from the Boss around 7pm, someone's father is ill and I will be covering his overnight run to Canton.
Have a Safe and Blessed Day
Have a Safe and Blessed Day
Microsoft’s problem isn’t how often it updates Windows—it’s how it develops it
This is another article worth your time. It sure opened my eyes to what is going on in more detail.
This is another article worth your time. It sure opened my eyes to what is going on in more detail.
Best new Windows 10 security features: More patching, updating flexibility
Here is another. I am starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by all of this.
Here is another. I am starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by all of this.
Time to step away from the tech articles!
Happy Monday all. We can make it happy. Maybe. Probably. Eh, what the heck. I’m giving it a go.
There comes a time when one must admit that if someone is determined to harm them, they can.Time to step away from the tech articles!
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