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Comment on The Autumn Winds Come Blowing In by HR

HR — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:26:58 +0000

My mum has Reynauds and the only gloves she wears are proper full-lined leather ones. I’m not sure how this sits with vegetarianism though? I’ve got pretty bad circulation too and wool socks make a huge difference (decent quality, for home merino ones are amazing if you can find them).

Comment on The Autumn Winds Come Blowing In by D

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:34:24 +0000

A couple of years ago, I did the Canadian Ski Marathon in Quèbec and discovered the joys and wonders that are wick-away socks (sweat actually cools your feet, ergo being quite counterproductive) and glove liners. I recommend going to a ski shop and explaining your situation, and they can (hopefully) help find the best things for you. It’s a bit pricier than normal gloves and socks, but so worth it.

Another suggestion is – no joke – using a cat to warm your hands. Their armit areas are delightfully warm. My cat frequently endures my leeching away her body heat so long as she gets some love in the process.

Comment on The Autumn Winds Come Blowing In by Veronica

Veronica — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:33:43 +0000

I’m hanging on spring and warmth. My joints have taken a kicking this winter and I’m not enjoying it.

Hand warming ideas, uh, I have good luck with putting them inside Nathan’s t-shirt. It’s not exactly sustainable though. Or nice.

Comment on The Autumn Winds Come Blowing In by Melissia

Melissia — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:34:50 +0000

Shannon,
I don’t know why I did not think of this sooner. You should see Dr Rodney Grahame at University College London. He is a pioneer in the study of EDS and has studied it since the 1960. He is in charge of the biggest hypermobility program in the UK and spoke at the EDS conference here in the states and has been a leader in the field for the past 50 years. His telephone number is 0845 155 5000 ext 9281. He was gracious enough to meet with patients during the conference and answer questions.
As for questions about things that might help with joints, during the conference we were advised to get our vitamin D levels checked, and to start a magnesium supplement in the form of an oral supplement as well as adding magnesium salts to our bath water. Well my Vitamin D level was 21, normal is 30 to 100, and a low level does cause joint and muscle pain, so that makes sense and since starting 2000 units a day and stopping all narcotics my pain has gotten better not worse. Am also taking Magnesium 325 a day as we were told this is often in the blood stream but found to be missing in the muscle tissue of EDS patients and helps with nerve conduction. This was relayed during a lecture by a pain control specialist.
As of now am just taking a daily arthritis med, which I encourage you to try (I have been on one for years and find it helps greatly with the winter chill) and an occasional dose of tylenol). Lyrica is excellent but does have some side effects that many cannot tolerant, myself included.
I hope this helps. Take care.

Comment on The Autumn Winds Come Blowing In by Katy

Katy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:38:52 +0000

Fall is my favorite time of year–cooler temps, time to break out the handknit socks, scarves and mittens (and not get weird looks for making my own!) Sadly, it’s 90 degrees here today so those things are just a dream at this point.

My suggestion for a warming packet is this: get a couple of baby socks and fill them with rice (plain old rice, nothing fancy needed) and tie them off. Pop them in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and you’ll have nice warm hands for at least an hour. I do this in the winter and put them in my coat pockets while waiting for a bus in arctic temperatures. Another thing I’ve done is to get a clean sock, fill that with some rice and use that for some warmth if my back is hurting or shoulder (where all my stress seems to go). A friend of mine makes a tube out of some fabric, fills it with rice and herbs (lavender, vanilla, whatever pretty smell you want) and gives them as gifts.

Not sure that if helps or not, but, it may be more economical than the other warm packets that once you use them, they’re done. Oh….if you do try the rice socks, just don’t wash them! Trust me on this one.

Comment on The Autumn Winds Come Blowing In by Hairy Farmer Family

Hairy Farmer Family — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:41:23 +0000

Also a big lover of this time of year, although by the time the November rain kicks in, I’m about ready for the nice warm climes of the Meditterranean!

A is right about the pleasures of a radiator-warmed piece of clothing. I haven’t had that since I was a kid at primary school and my Mum used to put my uniform on the radiator to warm up. Wriggling into a warm shirt was bliss.

I think keeping the head, feet fingers and arse warm are the key things. If they are toasty, everything else follows suite. Your new Hat Love is convenient!

Comment on Curry Nam Nam by statia

statia — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:39:34 +0000

I’ve been wanting to do this too. The cooking thing, not the curry, although, I don’t mind a lightly spiced (am a wuss) curry.

Comment on The Autumn Winds Come Blowing In by Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:50:26 +0000

I second fish oil, and Pants is right-those little packets are excellent. My dad always sets his gloves, socks, shoes, etc near the radiator to warm them before he puts them on. Hmmm, I see a pair of wool mittens in your future…

Funny, but Adam and I were just looking at your Flickr account last night. We both agree-phenomenal.

Comment on The Autumn Winds Come Blowing In by HereWeGoAJen

HereWeGoAJen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:05:44 +0000

It is still so dreadfully hot here. I cannot wait for autumn.

Comment on The Autumn Winds Come Blowing In by a

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:23:05 +0000

Working up the nerve to try the curry – I like Thai curry and Chinese curry but I cannot tolerate cilantro and that’s standing in my way. I’ll just leave it out. The other thing is that I’m the only one in my house who will eat curry and it’s a lot of work for just one person. But I’ll assume that it’s so good everyone will love it!

Your photography definitely always has impact – sometimes it’s too much for me, but I can see the artistic value. I do love the spiderweb photo (and the fog photo) today.

The only thing I can recommend for cold digits is pre-warming. Socks, shoes, gloves – mine are frequently found on the heat vent. This is also the only real use for radiators, since they don’t actually heat rooms. In fact, that’s my solution for you. Find a radiator, set it to a pleasing temperature, and sit there. Alternatively, they making warming mats for reptiles and cats – you could get one of those and take it wherever you go!