tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3794175442565875081.post769408144995594431..comments2023-11-03T08:16:00.772-04:00Comments on Crochetapy: Enduring Crochet Lovelaydilykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01941631645500632325noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3794175442565875081.post-11460576413272360302019-07-14T02:15:42.206-04:002019-07-14T02:15:42.206-04:00I love the blanket--a nice choice of colors. And, ...I love the blanket--a nice choice of colors. And, of course, the pictures of your wonderful moggies are a gift.<br /><br />I have been really bummed about the pain in my hands and elbows--just old age osteoarthritis, apparently. I've been experimenting with shorter sessions of hand work, and holding hands and thread a little differently than usual, which helps a bit. There are a surprising number of ways you can shift around your fingers and elbows to avoid the strain for at least a little while.<br /><br />But I have definitely been reluctant to start projects that appeal to me, knowing they will take quite a while to work through. Maybe I should learn some patience, and remember that the process is as valuable as the product? Because I know the creative process is a major comfort in these difficult times. <br /><br />And, I have to admit that I asked my doctor about alternatives to taking a lot of ibuprofen (which does help) and got a prescription for a topical gel to put on my hands and have not yet done it! Well, the instructions sound like the cure is worse than the pain--apply 4 times a day with a special applicator, wait some time for it to dry, use no lotion or creams on your hands afterwards, stay out of the sun, etc. As I say this, I realize I'm being a big baby, and thank you for reminding me that I'd better start that regimen tomorrow, and it might help!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448915588546829312noreply@blogger.com