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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 16, 2007 15:43:04 GMT 1
Speaking from experience a days digging is enough to give you gyp, has anyone got any favourite potions or lotions to help me in my discomfort?  I cant take anti-inflammatories at all. Homeopathic ones would be most welcome  |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 16, 2007 15:45:13 GMT 1
Johnson's baby cream, applied slowly and lovingly by your partner. You can get lavender scented too thats nice  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 16, 2007 15:46:42 GMT 1
Johnson's baby cream, applied slowly and lovingly by your partner. You can get lavender scented too thats nice Nice thought......not going to happen. more suggestions please  |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 16, 2007 15:52:55 GMT 1
Johnson's baby cream, applied slowly and lovingly by your partner. You can get lavender scented too thats nice Nice thought......not going to happen. more suggestions please That's sad. Would you like me to have a word with him? |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 16, 2007 15:55:26 GMT 1
Nice thought......not going to happen. more suggestions please That's sad. Would you like me to have a word with him? I'll pop a bottle in the post to him tonight, and give him a call this evening |
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 16, 2007 16:32:47 GMT 1
Any serious suggestions?  (not you Sleepy) |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 16, 2007 16:39:25 GMT 1
Any serious suggestions? (not you Sleepy) *sigh*!!!! |
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 16, 2007 16:58:47 GMT 1
Any serious suggestions? (not you Sleepy) *sigh*!!!! ;D ;D |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 16, 2007 17:07:49 GMT 1
Oooh, I know those pains - they go with me everywhere while the leeks are in season.....my lower back permanently feels like the first stages of labour at the moment (remember that feeling?). You just can't beat a good hot soak I think. Stick lavender oil in the bath (Lock your OH and children out of the bathroom - you need to relax!) And sadly I've found that it's best to keep going (within reason obviously) so you keep limber , sort of!
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 16, 2007 17:45:07 GMT 1
Oooh, I know those pains - they go with me everywhere while the leeks are in season.....my lower back permanently feels like the first stages of labour at the moment (remember that feeling?). You just can't beat a good hot soak I think. Stick lavender oil in the bath (Lock your OH and children out of the bathroom - you need to relax!) And sadly I've found that it's best to keep going (within reason obviously) so you keep limber , sort of! Oh yes! I remember that feeling ! I get frequent reminders whenever I try to test my back muscles  Theres no lock on the bathroom atm OH hasnt fitted it yet, (new door)I put a basket behind the door and shout "Im in the bath" ;D I will give the lavender oil a go then... |
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Post by plocket on Apr 16, 2007 18:40:03 GMT 1
I was going to say Lavender Oil too. Put some in the bath when you go for a soak, stick a few drops on your pillow before you go to sleep and that should help. I hope you don't ache too much in the morning.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Apr 16, 2007 19:47:34 GMT 1
As above...AND pop your nightie/PJs or teflon pants into the tumble dryer before you get into the bath...then after your wallow, squelch your way to the tumble dryer (wrapped in a towel for decency) and pull on your lubbly warm clothes...mmmMMmMmMm
I have been known to put my (fabric) slippers in the tumbler for a few minutes when me tootsies are cold...fantastic ;D
My sister uses a mint liniment as well...I'll ask her what it's called and get back to you.
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 16, 2007 19:48:23 GMT 1
Oooh, I know those pains - they go with me everywhere while the leeks are in season.....my lower back permanently feels like the first stages of labour at the moment (remember that feeling?). You just can't beat a good hot soak I think. Stick lavender oil in the bath (Lock your OH and children out of the bathroom - you need to relax!) And sadly I've found that it's best to keep going (within reason obviously) so you keep limber , sort of! Oh yes! I remember that feeling ! I get frequent reminders whenever I try to test my back muscles Theres no lock on the bathroom atm OH hasnt fitted it yet, (new door)I put a basket behind the door and shout "Im in the bath" ;D I will give the lavender oil a go then... Oh right! I say lavender cream and you don't want to hear any more of my suggestions Plocket says lavender oil and it's 'I must give it a go'! :humph! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 16, 2007 20:04:55 GMT 1
Sulking is sooo unbecoming in a grown man.......
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Post by madonplants on Apr 16, 2007 20:38:31 GMT 1
Radox for normal aches and pains. If that doesn't work one of these does wonders to all but the worst of strains. Then I am not sure, as my wrist is still bad after 8 days, so suggestions welcome!! ;D Ibugel comes in handy as well. Keith |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 16, 2007 22:07:56 GMT 1
Sulking is sooo unbecoming in a grown man.......  |
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Post by debbiem on Apr 17, 2007 6:44:04 GMT 1
I'd agree with a long good soak. Hubby swears by Deep Heat and that kind of thing but it's never worked for me, it just smells a lot. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 17, 2007 6:55:34 GMT 1
I am reallyreally sorry for me this morning as my back HURTS  Hector Macgregor I'm too old for all this leek heaving.............a hot bath, 3X strong painkillers and 30 seconds (tops) sympathy from OH hasn't helped at all so if anyone has any magical remedies I'd be very pleased to hear them...I'm sorry to go on but owowowowowowowwww.........and this morning I've got to cart cat tins, dog tins and animal feed sacks..sob.... ...sometimes I don't want to be a tough old girl  |
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Post by plocket on Apr 17, 2007 9:16:23 GMT 1
Aw hunnie - can't you book a "wuss" day?
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 17, 2007 9:20:16 GMT 1
Nooooooo, I can't Plocket ...sob.......gotta be able to feed all my ladies and gents....it's slightly better after the pain killers but I'm NOT looking forward to carting the shopping about. Ah well, we're here to suffer aren't we? (So my terrifying Sunday school teacher used to say to all us 8 year olds....)
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 17, 2007 9:27:48 GMT 1
Tescos has bag packers doesnt it? And theyll carry it out to the car, take advantage, they do get paid to help, and like my OH says if they are seen to be useful their job is safer.  And if all else fails, I used to be told by my Greek Gynaecologist, Benzzeekneeees not ze back! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 17, 2007 9:31:39 GMT 1
A Greek gynaecologist!! Now there's a thought.......I don't have any idea why that's funny but it is!  PS My knees have had it too...... |
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 17, 2007 9:36:05 GMT 1
Oh dear, you are in a mess! Go online shopping then, and get it delivered let them do the graft. I bet it doesnt cost you more when you add your petrol costs! ;D
That way you can go in the PT and GH instead. ;D
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Post by madonplants on Apr 17, 2007 9:36:13 GMT 1
I'd agree with a long good soak. Hubby swears by Deep Heat and that kind of thing but it's never worked for me, it just smells a lot. Yes, it's the smell that puts me off Deep Heat. I used to use it to quite good effect, but I always thought that others could smell it too, so don't use it, even though I still have a tube in the medecine cabinet!! You can't mask the smell either, no matter what you try!! Keith |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 17, 2007 9:41:14 GMT 1
How's your wrist now? Is it getting any better? We sound like such fragile things don't we?!
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Hector Macgregor I'm too old for all this leek heaving.............a hot bath, 3X strong painkillers and 30 seconds (tops) sympathy from OH hasn't helped at all so if anyone has any magical remedies I'd be very pleased to hear them...I'm sorry to go on but owowowowowowowwww.........and this morning I've got to cart cat tins, dog tins and animal feed sacks..sob....
