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So after reading tons of advice on splints, ice, stretches, sleeping on an incline, homeopathy, ointments, dandelion tea (all of which have helped but not nearly enough or stopped helping!) I found some recommendations on paraffin wax baths! I am quite familiar with them from my RMT training, but wasn't sure my swollen throbbing hands would benefit from HEAT!
One of my concerns was that the "home use" models don't get therapeutically hot enough....130-140degrees is needed. So I bought a crockpot with a warm setting and use a meat thermometer to make sure the temp is below 145. Some paraffin ($10per block x2 at medical supply), some plastic wrap and 2 oven mitts are all I needed. I used it 2x last night, (the last time just before bed) and OMG I slept til 930am this morning with NO PAIN!!!! *insert backflips here* I've been waking in pain btwn 3am and 5am for the last 2wks and not getting a lot of sleep.
PS... I ran hands under ice-cold water post 2nd treatment before bed
I'll keep you posted on whether or not this was just a lucky night or perhaps the solution I've been desperate for! PS... my hands are also super soft now too, what a bonus!
2 Comments on Could Paraffin help me get some SLEEP!!!
Debra - Wednesday, 7 Jan
THat's great! I will remember this tip for my next pregnancy! as i'm sure my symptoms that I had will probably be worse and not better. Although, i'm not wishing to be pregnant again for a while! maybe this fall we'll try for #2.
TANYA214 - Saturday, 3 Jan
hi just checking in can you believe we are 28 week ;) ugh does it seem far away for you? or close its seems far away for me
| 03-1-2009 - Could Paraffin help me get some SLEEP!!! |  My mood while writing this blog:super hopeful & well rested! |
So after reading tons of advice on splints, ice, stretches, sleeping on an incline, homeopathy, ointments, dandelion tea (all of which have helped but not nearly enough or stopped helping!) I found some recommendations on paraffin wax baths! I am quite familiar with them from my RMT training, but wasn't sure my swollen throbbing hands would benefit from HEAT!
One of my concerns was that the "home use" models don't get therapeutically hot enough....130-140degrees is needed. So I bought a crockpot with a warm setting and use a meat thermometer to make sure the temp is below 145. Some paraffin ($10per block x2 at medical supply), some plastic wrap and 2 oven mitts are all I needed. I used it 2x last night, (the last time just before bed) and OMG I slept til 930am this morning with NO PAIN!!!! *insert backflips here* I've been waking in pain btwn 3am and 5am for the last 2wks and not getting a lot of sleep.
PS... I ran hands under ice-cold water post 2nd treatment before bed
I'll keep you posted on whether or not this was just a lucky night or perhaps the solution I've been desperate for! PS... my hands are also super soft now too, what a bonus!
2 Comments on Could Paraffin help me get some SLEEP!!!
Debra - Wednesday, 7 Jan
THat's great! I will remember this tip for my next pregnancy! as i'm sure my symptoms that I had will probably be worse and not better. Although, i'm not wishing to be pregnant again for a while! maybe this fall we'll try for #2.
TANYA214 - Saturday, 3 Jan
hi just checking in can you believe we are 28 week ;) ugh does it seem far away for you? or close its seems far away for me
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28-10-2010 - belly pic 12wks +2days
29-9-2009 - Miranda says Hello!
25-5-2009 - Photoshop your baby!
23-4-2009 - Find me on Facebook!
10-4-2009 - Charting breastfeeding and stuff
06-4-2009 - Angel in his arms
04-4-2009 - How to get baby farts OUT!
28-3-2009 - Moles BE GONE!
26-3-2009 - Grateful Thank You's!
25-3-2009 - My unedited Birth Story - caution, kinda scary.
20-3-2009 - SHE's HERE!!
18-3-2009 - 4pm induction today
18-3-2009 - 24 hrs ago my water broke
17-3-2009 - Contractions Timer online!
17-3-2009 - OMG! I think my water just broke!!!!!!
16-3-2009 - Baby Astrology
16-3-2009 - Life's Birth Stories...oops I didn't mean to watch!!!
16-3-2009 - Stretch & Sweep
15-3-2009 - Holy MOLEy!!
01-3-2009 - progression pic
23-2-2009 - Need a Laugh??? Not my usual post...but I couldn't help it....
16-2-2009 - The coolest wall decoration!!
13-2-2009 - MD vs. Midwife -round 1
31-1-2009 - Cartoon ME!
25-1-2009 - 32 weeks on Wednesday
20-1-2009 - TENS for CTS
11-1-2009 - The weirdest thing, my ankles are BACK!
08-1-2009 - Have I Dropped?
03-1-2009 - Could Paraffin help me get some SLEEP!!!
26-12-2008 - Sleeping in a Recliner!
21-12-2008 - WOW - you can play with the baby already!
17-12-2008 - More hopeful CTS stuff
12-12-2008 - extreme CTS update
11-12-2008 - Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
27-11-2008 - I think we have a NAME!
23-10-2008 - It's a GIRL!!!
20-10-2008 - Meeting a MIDWIFE!
29-9-2008 - Nervous Anticipation! Do we or don't we want to know?
24-9-2008 - latest U/S
15-9-2008 - Maternity leave for SELF EMPLOYED in ONTARIO??
14-9-2008 - Eeek, where is all the weight coming from! 12wks+4days
31-8-2008 - Doppler is sooooo neat!!
29-8-2008 - Fetal Doppler
29-8-2008 - Relieved with 3rd U/S
15-8-2008 - Madame Zaritska
14-8-2008 - Privacy and your Ultrasound Pics!!! Delete your private info
14-8-2008 - Pregnancy update Aug-14th
11-8-2008 - Bloat & early pregnancy wt. gain
07-8-2008 - Renewed Faith
07-8-2008 - Phew - August 7th -7wks+2days
02-8-2008 - Drugless Constipation Solution
19-7-2008 - Dollarama HPT - ProCare
02-6-2008 - Time heals everything
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