Hi Barbara, I would like to get one of those "grain bags" for my mom. What
kind of store or place did you buit it from? My mom gets bad muscle cramps,
mostly at night. I would like to get one for her. Thank you for your
input. I value it. Nancy
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Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 11:12 AM
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Subject: Re: dystonia & smoking
I can certainly verify that Lynda's method works for her. :) We had a
visit after the AGM in Ottawa, ON last month and after hopping for a very
short time, Lynda walked out of the room looking like a non-pwp! What I
have found that works for muscle cramps in my legs and feet is heat...I
use one of those 'magic bag' things...it's a grain-filled bag which is
heated in the microwave & then put on the cramping muscle. Of course, I
can only do this at home. If the cramping hits at work, I'll try
stretching the muscle and/or walking it off. I also go for a walk to get
past the times when I would ordinarily smoke...come to think of it, I
don't seem to have as much trouble with muscle cramps since I quit
smoking. Many thanks to those members who have been so encouraging &
helpful about my new non-smoking lifestyle....every bit helps. :) Barb
(Day 9 of non-smoking)
On Wed, 17 Nov 1999, Lynda McKenzie wrote:
> For tightness in the lower body, and all over for that matter....when you
> can feel your meds just hanging around and not doing what they're
supposed
> to be doing (and that is -getting you going) try facing a counter and
> putting your hands on the counter top as if you're going to bounce out of
a
> swimmimg pool. Its difficult at first, but try lifting one leg, then the
> other, and then try to hop, leaning on the counter. Little hops, then
> bigger ones, (don't let go of the counter) and somehow you'll get enough
> steam to loosen you up. *Barb can verify that this works!)
> Lynda McKenzie
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