Comments on: Superhero Toy Chest http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/05/superhero-toy-chest/ Adventures of a superhero on his journey through chronic pain and debilitating inflammation Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:09:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: RA Guy http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/05/superhero-toy-chest/#comment-87 RA Guy Wed, 13 May 2009 15:52:54 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=907#comment-87 Millicent, thanks for your continued supportive comments!

Yvonne, I’m beginning to think there is a conspiracy to make us yell..hehe. Actually, my physical therapists are very good about increasing the levels very slowly until they register.

Cathy, my PT was actually recommended by therapist, who has a family member who also lives with RA. My PT and my rheumatologist did communicate before my sessions started to make sure they were in sync. The shots I had last week didn’t seem to help too much, but the physical therapy seems to be having a very visible effect on reducing the pain and inflammation. That is good to know, and I think it is something I will continue to use in the future as a more preventative measure.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/05/superhero-toy-chest/#comment-86 Cathy Wed, 13 May 2009 12:32:15 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=907#comment-86 I am really impressed with all the physical therapy you are doing. Did your rheumatologist recommend it? When I saw my rheumatologist for the first time five years ago, I imagined him recommending this type of treatment. Instead, it was all about the meds. Working with my chiropractor now, I am learning some movements to do that help remind my joints where they belong.

]]> By: Yvonne http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/05/superhero-toy-chest/#comment-85 Yvonne Wed, 13 May 2009 11:14:43 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=907#comment-85 I recently had surgery on my right wrist. I had developed “trigger finger” that was not improving. After the surgery, I had physical therapy. At the first session, the guy hooked me up to a little contraption that is supposed to increase your circulation in the area and promote healing. It’s like a “stimulator”. He turned it on very low and asked if I could feel it…….of course, stupid me, said no. After several times of looking at him blankly and saying I couldn’t feel it…..he turned it all the way up!! I nearly jumped off the table screaming I FEEL IT NOW!! I swear they must have a hidden camera to film these things and then post them on Youtube….still waiting on my debut!!

]]> By: Millicent http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/05/superhero-toy-chest/#comment-84 Millicent Tue, 12 May 2009 23:39:40 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=907#comment-84 Interesting, & hey—whatever it takes, right? It really is amazing how many different aides are available to help in so many ways. Thank goodness!

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