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Chronic pain affects an estimated 86 million American adults to some degree. Approximately 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches. Indie Cooper-Guzman RN shares information and advice about migraines and headaches, their causes, triggers, and treatments.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Are You Ready for Winter?
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Fall is definitely here and the first hints of winter are now apparent. I watched a flock of geese heading south honking in the V formation and I know that snow and cold weather are not far behind. I dread the cold. I don't tolerate it well. I have arthritis and painful conditions that seem to be aggravated with cold or dampness. But since I am not moving anywhere, I need to accept it and prepare for it.

This past week I had a vehicle serviced and prepared for winter and this week I will have the other one done. I have begun digging out the warm hats, gloves, and scarves and winter coats and boots and made sure they are washed clean and ready for wear. I turned the furnace on low and set to 68 degrees and I pulled out my warm clothes. Blankets were changed on the beds and comforters added. Air conditioners were taken out of the windows and stored until warmer weather returns. I also checked to be sure all my heating pads work and I have some bubble bath and Epsom salts up in the bathroom. This is for those times when my muscles really hurt. I can relax in a hot tub with some epsom salts or bubble bath and enjoy relaxing after a long hard day at the office. I also placed some aroma therapy candles around as well.

This year I am striving to keep stress and pressure off me during the holidays. These steps will help me prepare for the winter and be more ready to meet it head-on and deal with it in a comfortable way.

Are there any things you have done to prepare for the winter that I didn't mention? If so, how about adding them here. Let's see how many things we can come up with!

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Posted by: Indie Cooper-Guzman, RN at 2:48 PM

4 Comments:

Blogger Alex said...

Do you have any advice for a fourteen year old with frequent migraines?

1:15 PM  
Blogger Alex said...

Can you help a teen with frequent migraines?

1:16 PM  
Blogger WebMD Blog Admin said...

Alex,

To ask specific questions about your migraines, please visit Indie's Migraine message board.

Thank you!

2:34 PM  
Anonymous Ray N said...

I live in NOrthwest Florida, so we do not get terrible winters, but we do get temps in the 40's a and 30's some nights. I have arthritis in my right knee since I was in my teens. As soon as the weather starts to change a little, I wear a neoprene knee brace to bed, and it keeps the area warm and loose. I start to drink caffeine free mint tea before bed. If the temperature is not going to get above 50 during the day, I will wear the knee brace all day. It is not a tight brace, just one that will slip on and keep the knee warm.

10:36 AM  

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