A different kind of Sunday

[susandennis]

Last night my no-tennis tennis elbow woke me up and kept me up until I finally got up and took an Alieve. This shit is getting old. I'm sure if I just let my arm hang by my side or in a sling for a couple of weeks, it would be fine. I, however, would be batshit crazy. I need it to type, to sew, to knit, to swim!

I'm typing now and wearing a brace. It does feel better with the brace (which leads me to believe I have it on correctly). However, after a bit the brace digs into my fat arm and my no longer elastic skin. Sigh. I thought about taking the problem to my doctor but that seems pretty stupid. He'd just say don't use the arm. And that's not happening.

When I woke up this morning it was fine. It did not bother me one bit when I swam. I don't know what I did to make it hurt now. Scrolling web pages, is apparently, strenuous. GRRRRR

I swam in a different pool this morning. I wanted to go to Ballard to shop at Fred Meyer because a very very nice friend gave me a friends and family discount coupon for this week and I hadn't been to Fred Meyer in a long time and why not?! There's an LA Fitness within spitting distance of Fred's so that's where I swam.

It's just different enough from my regular pool to be weird. It's mainly lit by the natural light of giant windows. Today a very gray day so it was very dark and gray in the pool. The water is really too warm. The deepest part is about 5' like my pool but it's at one end (my pool has the deepest part in the center). When occasionally I stopped at the end of the pool, I'd forget and was shocked by how deep it was. And crowded. Holy crap. There were 3 in 2 of the 3 lanes for most of my swim. Crazy.

On the up side there's a digital timer so you can see your time constantly while swimming without having to stop which is really heaven.

There's a nice little breakfast/lunch/dinner/everyday cafe right next to the gym. The food is mediocre but it's handy and comfortable and the little guy who waited on me was cute as a button and gave perfect service. His tip included all the savings I saved shopping!

I bought a lava lamp because it was way marked down and then I saved more with the discount and it was in just the colors I wanted and why the fuck not. And I found some bear yarn in a brand I hadn't tried. And some turtleneck shirts and a few groceries.

I did not find a good bundle of felt squares that I was hoping to. Amazon charges too much but at least they have them. My dolls need hair!

I also found more of those Sheba stick cat treats that turn Zoey into a maniac. I gave her a stick in four pieces and, yep, maniac. At least now she knows how to sit and knows she gets no treat until she does.

A good haul.

I have my brother's newsletter to edit. I might skip doll making today and knit very carefully. And try to rest my elbow and keep the brace on. In hopes.

Comments

[shutterbug.livejournal.com]

There is one the doc could do, besides tell you to rest it. He might be willing to give you (or refer you to someone who could give you) a corticosteroid injections. It's an anti-inflammatory just like Naproxen (Aleve) or Ibuprofen (Advil) except in a shot directly to the area. Personally, I would stick with icing it, giving yourself an ice massage (google), stretching, and resting. Other option (biased) is to get a referral for physical therapy.

[jwg.livejournal.com]

I'd definitely recommend some physical therapy. Most of these people are really good at helping you out with good exercises, etc.

[susandennis]

Ok, I sent my doctor a note asking for a referral. Thanks.

[howeird]

Are you wearing the brace on your arm or on your upper wrist? I ask because when I had PT for my no-tennis elbow, they had me wear a wrist brace, which in turn supported the muscles around the elbow. Helped a lot.

[susandennis]

I've been wearing it about 4" below my elbow which is where the brace documentation and dr. internet says. Sounds like PT is the best idea.

[badrobot68.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, I want to see the lava lamp! I told AJ he can get me one for Xmas, since I've always wanted one and we finally have a big enough apartment with a spot to put it. :)

[susandennis]

You should have spent an hour or so yesterday bathed in good thoughts cause I was sure sending them as I wandered through the store. I had such a fun time thanks to you. As I checked out, I spied the lava lamp. It's sitting next to my TV so in addition to providing me daily gooey delight, it will always remind me of the fun thing you did for me.

Warning. There are a sooooo many lava lamp choices! There are very nice looking speaker ones (that dance to the music you play) and one that is sparkly and the base is a chalkboard!

[badrobot68.livejournal.com]

I didn't even know we carried them! I wonder if they just came in for Xmas? Glad you enjoyed your shopping! :)

[mindyklasky.livejournal.com]

Another vote for PT -- I found it helped immeasurably with my back/hip pain.

Also, I do all my mousework with my non-dominant hand, letting me save the dominant hand for important things like knitting :-)

Good luck finding things that work!

[susandennis]

That mousing with your non-dominant hand is genius. I tried playing my game with my left hand last night. It was marginally successful. I need do do that more.

[rsc.livejournal.com]

I suppose I shouldn't be, but I am astonished that somebody still sells lava lamps.

[rosegardenfae.livejournal.com]

Pain sucks, sorry about the elbow. I get grumpy when I can't knit, got to keep my hands busy.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

I LOVE lava lamps :D What colour is yours?

[susandennis]

blue with green lava

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

lovely

[maju01.livejournal.com]

How annoying and inconvenient about your elbow! I hope it resolves itself soon, with or without help.