One of our fellow fibromites/chronic pain suffer has some really sensitive skin and could not use many topicals such as Sombra. They recently discovered "Hot Hemp Muscle Rub" and did not have a skin reaction and really liked the product. I am not sure of the brand etc but I just love google and found some here http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/181-7765163-1847468?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Hot+Hemp+Muscle+Rub if you want to read about it or check it out.
For those of you who like or are interested in Sombra the link for that is here http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sombra&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asombra
For myself, I like to really burn it up with Tiger Balm. LOL! I should NOT use it because I have horrible skin but hey, I like how warm it gets. And when I hurt I want to feel like it is 'doing something.' Even if its not. These items can be found at your local shops too but I just love amazon. If I am patient and not in a hurry I can just click the mouse and it comes later that week. Lazy? No. Smart? Yes! I detest walking up and down the aisles fighting people when I can just click and get. Much less stressful for me.
I, myself, found a handy little tip. It works great for me! I've said it more than once. More like a million. But its the little things for me. I am just discovering the wonderfulness of essential oils. I won't pretend to know everything there is to know about it. But I'm really interested in learning more. I always put a Altoid mint in my mouth first thing because its so pepperminty (yeah I made that word up, roll with it!) that it blasts through the fog in my brain in the morning and gets me up and going just by that punch of mint to my senses. So the other day I was feeling really anxious so I took some lavender oil to work and was going to put it in my warmer in the office and just see if that would work on calming me. The thing is, the guys at the shop loathed the smell of lavender. Way to girly for them. (Um, whatever, see the door? It says exit.) But to be nice I turned the warmer off for a bit but my anxiety returned. Then I had a lightbulb moment. I had recently attached a ribbon through my hoodie zipper that I always wear. Long story on the ribbon, but just keep rolling with it. Anyhoo... I saw the ribbon and was like AH HA!! Grabbed the essential oil and put some on the ribbon. Viola! A subtle scent of lavender wafting up to my senses and the calming began again. I am absolutely giddy at this simple but ingenious idea. Looking forward to trying different scents for moments like those.
I am using lavender alot. Another one I use alot is lemon. I find the scent of lemon extremely comforting. But you can put any oils you need on the ribbon. Try peppermint for clearing the mind and giving you a bit of pep!
I am now carrying a few ziplocks with a couple cotton balls soaked in different scents to expand on this concept. Its really working for me. Well, when I remember I have them. Its still a routine I am practicing on. But has come in super handy. If its a really stressful day at work I just take out the little cotton ball and have it sitting on the desk near me. Usually I have a calming fragrance. I didn't realize how anxious I tend to be. All the time. Over nothing! So really enjoying this new 'ah ha' moment. Hope it helps some of you. Have a blessed and amazing day!
~Kristie
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
January - A new beginning.
Happy New Year to you all! I hope your holidays were crazy and full of boisterous cheer. I know I sure enjoyed mine. And I have to admit, I was spoiled rotten. Again. Oh darn... :)
I am going to make a concious effort to get this blog up and going strong this year. I want to fill it full of useful information. Not only to record meeting notes and topics but to also supplement information through out the month. So be checking back in every so often to find a helpful tidbit or two. And use that comment box below! We love hearing from you. If you have a suggestion, I'd love to hear it. If you want a certain topic to be covered, please let me know. We will do our best to get more information out there to you.
This months meeting was of course ran by our wonderful and lovely Janice. I don't know HOW that woman does it. But I am so grateful for her. She was looking for ideas from all of us on what we'd like to see the group become or a direction we want to go. We all agreed that it is a fabulous group and wonderful people partaking in it. But is it meeting your needs? Do you have ideas or thoughts on what you think it should be? Have? Become? Feel free to email me, Janice, or leave a comment below and I'll make sure your suggestion is addressed. Can we accomodate everyone? Maybe not. But Janice does try to make sure that everyone is heard and gets the info they are seeking. We aren't going to have a magical get well pill. We don't possess any magic wands to fix you. You must actively seek out the tools too. You must use and adapt our suggestions to suit your needs. Do remember what works for one, might not another. But don't stop. Keep looking. Keep trying. And never, ever, give up.
Gentle Dental has now moved into the Pain Management building and is letting us use their lovely new chairs. So pretty and comfy. Thank you Gentle Dental! And I saw some lovely paintings and such in the waiting room. I really like how they make the space comforting and homey. Don't you?
Janice spoke of a movie coming out with Jennifer Aniston in it. The movie is called "Cake." Here is a link to the trailer https://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&fr=crmas&p=the+movie+Cake also staring Anna Kendrick and Sam Worthington. "Claire" played by Aniston is a chronic pain sufferer and is in a support group. She is struggling with another members suicide. Hopefully it will raise awareness of what all of us go through daily--- We'd all love to go see it together so I'll pass on the information as soon as I hear it. Even if you can't make the group showing, I encourage you to go on your own. I'm really looking forward to it!
Something you might want to mark on your calenders is January 21st. They are having a continuing education class for medical cannibis and pain management. The speaker will be Dr. Ethan Russo. There is a charge for going. I will let you know more details as soon as they come in as far as costs and signing up. I do know it will be at the Eugene Downtown Athletic Center. This is a personal decision for you and we are not leading you in any direction. Just getting information out to those who would like to know more. The presentation is from 6:30 to 8 but you can get there as early as 6:00 pm for networking.
Would like to do a quick reminder that the Tamarack is open to the public for free on Saturdays from 3 to 4 for Ai Chi unless there are five saturdays in the month. Go to their website at http://www.tamarackwellness.com/to look at everything they have to offer. And I would like to remind everyone to check the bulletin board at the Pain Management Office because its full of great resources!
Thats about it really. We shared some funny stories to get everyone laughing because its true, laughter IS the best kind of medicine. Just really enjoyed everyone and all the positive vibes that were floating around. I left feeling exhilerated and peaceful all at the same time. And most of all, I left feeling like I belonged. They have become my extended family and it means so much for me to be a part of it. I hope to see you at the next meeting!
I am going to make a concious effort to get this blog up and going strong this year. I want to fill it full of useful information. Not only to record meeting notes and topics but to also supplement information through out the month. So be checking back in every so often to find a helpful tidbit or two. And use that comment box below! We love hearing from you. If you have a suggestion, I'd love to hear it. If you want a certain topic to be covered, please let me know. We will do our best to get more information out there to you.
This months meeting was of course ran by our wonderful and lovely Janice. I don't know HOW that woman does it. But I am so grateful for her. She was looking for ideas from all of us on what we'd like to see the group become or a direction we want to go. We all agreed that it is a fabulous group and wonderful people partaking in it. But is it meeting your needs? Do you have ideas or thoughts on what you think it should be? Have? Become? Feel free to email me, Janice, or leave a comment below and I'll make sure your suggestion is addressed. Can we accomodate everyone? Maybe not. But Janice does try to make sure that everyone is heard and gets the info they are seeking. We aren't going to have a magical get well pill. We don't possess any magic wands to fix you. You must actively seek out the tools too. You must use and adapt our suggestions to suit your needs. Do remember what works for one, might not another. But don't stop. Keep looking. Keep trying. And never, ever, give up.
Gentle Dental has now moved into the Pain Management building and is letting us use their lovely new chairs. So pretty and comfy. Thank you Gentle Dental! And I saw some lovely paintings and such in the waiting room. I really like how they make the space comforting and homey. Don't you?
Janice spoke of a movie coming out with Jennifer Aniston in it. The movie is called "Cake." Here is a link to the trailer https://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&fr=crmas&p=the+movie+Cake also staring Anna Kendrick and Sam Worthington. "Claire" played by Aniston is a chronic pain sufferer and is in a support group. She is struggling with another members suicide. Hopefully it will raise awareness of what all of us go through daily--- We'd all love to go see it together so I'll pass on the information as soon as I hear it. Even if you can't make the group showing, I encourage you to go on your own. I'm really looking forward to it!
Something you might want to mark on your calenders is January 21st. They are having a continuing education class for medical cannibis and pain management. The speaker will be Dr. Ethan Russo. There is a charge for going. I will let you know more details as soon as they come in as far as costs and signing up. I do know it will be at the Eugene Downtown Athletic Center. This is a personal decision for you and we are not leading you in any direction. Just getting information out to those who would like to know more. The presentation is from 6:30 to 8 but you can get there as early as 6:00 pm for networking.
Would like to do a quick reminder that the Tamarack is open to the public for free on Saturdays from 3 to 4 for Ai Chi unless there are five saturdays in the month. Go to their website at http://www.tamarackwellness.com/to look at everything they have to offer. And I would like to remind everyone to check the bulletin board at the Pain Management Office because its full of great resources!
Thats about it really. We shared some funny stories to get everyone laughing because its true, laughter IS the best kind of medicine. Just really enjoyed everyone and all the positive vibes that were floating around. I left feeling exhilerated and peaceful all at the same time. And most of all, I left feeling like I belonged. They have become my extended family and it means so much for me to be a part of it. I hope to see you at the next meeting!
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