I imagine, the title of this blog post may very well be quite intriguing to a few of you. You may imagine me relaxing in the sunshine with my pipe in the garden with an endless supply of beverages from the kitchen. No, nothing of the kind.
For several weeks I have been having pain in my left shoulder which travelled down my arm to my hand. After trying a hot water bottle, which eased the pain for a few hours. I eventually took myself to see the Doctor who convinced me that it was muscular and gave me a cream to rub on and a series of exercises; the cream brought relief, the exercises made the problem worse. With my right hand I felt around my bicep and located the discomfort to the tendons and certainly the pain in my elbow and hand was where the tendons connected to the joints.
I should have known better than visit Mrs Doctor, for about twenty years ago her partner Ms Doctor told me I had arthritis in my tendons to which I replied that arthritis only effects the inner parts of the joints. My knowledge was not well received at the time! Although over time we have become polite nodding acquaintances admiring the dry sense of humour that we both share.
The tendonitis: I decided to book myself in for some Acupuncture and while waiting for an appointment I self treated with Homeopathic remedies of Arnica Cream and Ruta 30 tabs, a couple twice a day and relief came my way. The acupuncture treatment secured for me an even greater relief and I am now totally back to normal with full movement.
In other areas of my life I have picked up and returned to my brushes.
Having obtained an easel and a plentiful supply of canvases on which to amuse myself I am painting in oils again in the back room.
Let me say this that in no-way am I in competition with Mrs H who has her studio at the bottom of the garden. Our styles, subjects and mediums are entirely different; she does though keep a gentle, watchful eye on me by making suggestions from time to time.
For several weeks I have been having pain in my left shoulder which travelled down my arm to my hand. After trying a hot water bottle, which eased the pain for a few hours. I eventually took myself to see the Doctor who convinced me that it was muscular and gave me a cream to rub on and a series of exercises; the cream brought relief, the exercises made the problem worse. With my right hand I felt around my bicep and located the discomfort to the tendons and certainly the pain in my elbow and hand was where the tendons connected to the joints.
I should have known better than visit Mrs Doctor, for about twenty years ago her partner Ms Doctor told me I had arthritis in my tendons to which I replied that arthritis only effects the inner parts of the joints. My knowledge was not well received at the time! Although over time we have become polite nodding acquaintances admiring the dry sense of humour that we both share.
The tendonitis: I decided to book myself in for some Acupuncture and while waiting for an appointment I self treated with Homeopathic remedies of Arnica Cream and Ruta 30 tabs, a couple twice a day and relief came my way. The acupuncture treatment secured for me an even greater relief and I am now totally back to normal with full movement.
In other areas of my life I have picked up and returned to my brushes.
Having obtained an easel and a plentiful supply of canvases on which to amuse myself I am painting in oils again in the back room.
Let me say this that in no-way am I in competition with Mrs H who has her studio at the bottom of the garden. Our styles, subjects and mediums are entirely different; she does though keep a gentle, watchful eye on me by making suggestions from time to time.
The Seer
We are also planning on having our front garden landscaped. The grass will be removed and stone chippings laid on which will be placed large plant pots filled with a selection of perennials to tempt the bees. Parts of the back garden will be similarly treated and Mrs H will have a path to her studio.
Well that just about fulfils the title of Busy, Busy, busy.
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6 comments:
I'm sorry to hear about the pain in your shoulder and arm, Mel, but very glad the acupuncture has helped. I never got round to having that myself with my frozen shoulder, but maybe should have done as it still gives me pain. How lovely that you're painting. It's such a restful but creative pursuit. Beautiful!
I think Acupuncture is one of those things which either suits you or not. I have very bad arthritis in my ankles - so bad that I only walk slowly with a stick. I visit a Physio every month a get some relief from those visits but in the main I am stuck with it. I did a course of Acupuncture but got relief. Glad it has worked for you.
Arthritis in a tendon. Dear goddess! And that’s a licensed doctor? So glad you found a healthy way to deal with it. I love that you’re painting again. You’re a constant inspiration.
Vallypee - Many thanks for your comment. The acupuncture was totally painless what was hard was keeping perfectly still fo forty minutes because if you don't the the pain is extreme!
Good to hear from you Weaver. Sorry to read about your arthritic ankles that must quite unbearable. I had a friend of mine who suffered similarly he was given gold injections to ease the discomfort.
Hello Mitch I trust that life in Spain is still good. Dr's come out with some strange things over here sometimes. I thoroughly enjoy painting and it amuses me to wipe my brushes and palette knives on my trousers too - I might even exhibit them too - what do think ?
I'm glad that your tendonitis has healed. When I played serious croquet in New Zealand I suffered from both tendonitis and tenosynovitis. I never went near a doctor (just physiotherapists)r but in the case of a period of the latter during The Nationals I visited a physio at 7.15 every morning and he treated treated it and bound my wrist up for the day. I should add that he had already advised me not to play or the damage could be irreparable bur humans are strange beings when we really want to do something.
Glad to hear that acupuncture gave you real relief and healing!
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