Hello my dear friends. I hope you are all healthy despite some miserable weather conditions. I know what cold and wet or icey weather can do to a lot of us 'older' folks, so I really feel for you.
If possible, stock up of Vitamin E and lots and lots of Vitamin D. I have always used Vitamin D during the winter months as part of my survival package. With Firbromyalgia, arthritits and degenerative spine - it is important to have these supplements - and also Aspirin (if you are not sensitive to it). I also have a lamp that has a red bulb, gives warmth and this helps to ease the pain from 'constricted' muscles. Also a nice warm bath helps you - I use a whirlpool type mat that makes those bubbles just massage me in the tub. Unfortunately, I have no tub, so I have to use my daughter's when I visit her. My grandson does not like the noice the machine makes, but thinks grandma looks funny in the tub with her bathing suit. But it does wonders for me.
As far as spring cleaning, that's out for me this year, can't move much without having sever pain afterwards, but someone come in once a week now to help me with the basics, thank goodness. My doctor requested this assistance through my health insurance company and they approved his request. My movements are limited, but I won't let this drag me down - I always have been a fighter and will keep on fighting to survive for as long as I can - as long as I can still see my family and be in the comforts of my own surroundings.
I know I have not been here for a while, but you know that I am always with you, whether I am online or not.
Thinking about all of you wonderful people, and sending lots of Virtual Hugs!
Cher
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_10_6.gif All of you are! I don't know what I would do without you - you are Super!
