How do you prent flare ups?

Hi Mrsyecker,

I don't believe that I have met you yet. So welcome to the forum.

I think that the best thing you can do to ward off flares, is 1). Pace yourself, 2). get plenty of rest, on a schedule, 3). avoid stress, take life one day at a time. and 4). yes, diet. Avoid caffiene... As much as you can anyway. I am a coffee drinker and I have to have it.

I think by pacing yourself and taking a lot of breaks, you actually get more done. And going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time helps you get a more restful sleep. Avoid all stress that you can. Mental and physical. Stress almost always puts you into a flare. And try to eat right. I would say eat close to the earth. Avoid processed foods, get plenty of fruits and vegetables. And do try to walk or getr some kind of regular exercise. I do walking and that is the best for me. A lot like swimming and stuff like that. Water aerobics would be something to contemplate, just don't over do it.

But make sure you take life one day at a time. This is the best way to go. Stay in the moment and you don't notice your pain as much. Stay distracted from it. That is the best advice that I have, I am sure that others will be on to tell you what works for them.

Best wishes,

Hugs, Karen

I agree with all of the above. I drink lots of water, I eat fairly healthy. I know when I eat something I shouldn't that my body feels worse.

Hi mrsyecker,

Running a home daycare is extremely time consuming and can be stressful at times. You are probably eating healthier than you think, with the children you would have fresh fruits and vegies for snack times. I have my grandchildren here alot and they love to do crafts so we paint, or build with those inexpensive wood building kits, they can take 4 hours to complete a project. We read stories and you are so right the one who cares the most about the house being clean is me.