In a flare? What do you want to do?

camas

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Joined : Dec 2010

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Posted 8/22/2014 6:26 PM (GMT 0)

When I'm having a bad day, hurting, tired, brain fog, all I to do is sit quietly and watch TV or read. I don't want to talk on the phone or to anyone, including my husband. This helps me regain my energy.

Just wondering what other people do?

couchtater

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Posted 8/22/2014 7:59 PM (GMT 0)

I sit in my favorite recliner, turn on the tv, and pull out my Nook. I love the touch pad because it's easier to type with my sore fingers. Let's not forget the heating pad and the pain killers.

Luvzminis

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Posted 8/22/2014 9:30 PM (GMT 0)

I try to do my 'sitting down' work--things like sorting paperwork, going through any old magazines, work on my hobbies, and when it's at its worst, I just sit and write down a long list of things I want to get done.

I don't start working on the items on the list til I'm feeling better, but even crossing off a few small things can sometimes motivate me.

Great topic! I like Joy's ideas. Looking forward to others' ideas, too.

Ljm2014

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Posted 8/22/2014 11:47 PM (GMT 0)

There are many degrees of flares...

When its really bad i give myself a whole day off , sit in the sun a while , reading....and of course play words with friends and other fun games...and in an extreme flare, there is no cooking....

Today my hips were so stiff and tight so i used the laser touch one to help loosen them and had to keep moving as we are throwing a cookout tomorrow...now sunday i will rest up from this busy few days...i also worked on the trigger points in the hips today, after the laser..

Yes to the heating pads !!! When i can sit and take a break...i put it on my back and hips...

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