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Posted 6/4/2015 8:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Friends! Any of you do crafts: crocheting or knitting? I spent about hour trying to finish an afghan and my hips, ribs, low back and pelvis began hurting. I mean badly. So I'm resting. Anyway, very odd because you just never know what activities can get to you. I figured laying down....only using my hands and arms. Well, anyway would find it interesting if things like this can offset things for you and/or what activities do???. Thank you, guys.

My Best,
Pink
Posted 6/4/2015 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
I crochet and enjoy it. I also am a big reader.

I would think that lying down and crocheting would put a lot of stress on the torso.Do you mean propped up, with a bolster or pillows?

My fingers and wrists hurt periodically when crocheting. Once my neck began to hurt,but it was the way I was sitting.
Posted 6/4/2015 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there kindred crocheter. Yeah, on my bed with pillows behind me. The areas of my
body that were impacted really surprised me just BC I thought I was comfy. Who knows....
Maybe, I was too tense and didn't realize it (like you mentioned that happened to you one time).

Anyway, another activity that shocked me due to how I felt after was using it was a foam roller on my sore spots. You know how it goes: certain things help one Fibromite and is the 'enemy' to another Fibromite.
tongue

Thank you, Myself....

Pink

Post Edited (SignaturePink) : 6/4/2015 3:59:58 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/4/2015 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Pink,

I'm a crocheter but I don't do it as much as I use to. I take breaks as soon as I start to get tight or sore. And if that doesn't help, I stop for the day because it might make me feel worse the next day.
Posted 6/4/2015 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Almost Medfree! Thank you! That's a great suggestion. Need to pace myself and be aware of where body is during my project. I love crocheting. Hadn't done in awhile and I wanted to finish an afghan I started few years ago. I'm learning a lot about my body today. Thank you for your help.

Pink
Posted 6/4/2015 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
I stand when I crochet. I can't get comfortable sitting. But I stand a lot anyway.

Hugs, Karen...

PS Happy Crocheting!!!
Posted 6/4/2015 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
I started to crochet last fall when I had a huge surge of anxiety due to work stress. It really kept my mind occupied. I tried two different styles and felt good with them but....there is only so much attention I have for youtube videos (and it's hard to pause when it's on my phone screen and my fingers are caught up in knotted yarn). I should try that again soon. Thanks for the reminder! Oh and my neck always hurt from looking down. So maybe if I was laying but had one of those breakfast in bed trays holding up my arms? Hmm.

Post Edited (AnnaBananna) : 6/4/2015 5:01:36 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/4/2015 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
Ps. I have exactly two 6inch x 6 inch squares if anybody wants them. I think the yarn my husband picked were too stiff for a comphy scarf so now they just lay in a pile behind my chair so nobody can see my failures. ;)
Posted 6/4/2015 11:02 PM (GMT 0)
Awesome suggestions Karen and Anna...! That may help all the torso tension.

Karen, you stand cause you're in pain?

Anna you must start again. I'm making a gift for mom's bday. Soooo fun!!

Pink
Posted 6/4/2015 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
You have certainly intrigued me....
Posted 6/4/2015 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Oooh! I found one I could really use too: http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/2012/08/10-popular-free-crochet-patterns-for-water-bottle-holders/
Posted 6/4/2015 11:53 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, Anna I love that idea!!!! Make holding water bottle much easier. BTW, I totally can relate with watching YouTube while you try to crochet. Lol you need to get Chromecast. My latest toy to broadcast from phone to TV. Not that expensive either and easy setup. turn
Posted 6/5/2015 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
I'm a self-taught crocheter. I can't read a pattern but I can copy an item.

I used to cross-stitch, but haven't been able to for years due to double vision.

My fingers cramp up now.
Posted 6/5/2015 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Joy,

Nor am I able to read patterns (I get a headache...lol). What Anna and I were referring to is going onto YouTube to watch stitch tutorials. You should check it out. Easiest way to learn a stitch. I'm sorry you aren't able to cross stitch any longer. Maybe it's time to crochet again. Lol then we can start a forum for 'fibro crochet friends'. tongue

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