dar627742

i was diagnosed w/fybro in 1991,after 29 dif drs.it was at carle clinic inil.when i came home ,no one had ever heard of it,& they sent me on rounds of psichiatrists [spellng] now it is at least recognized & i don't feel like a hypochondriac !!!thanx for the tips ,i'll try anything !!dar

summerstorm

Hi,

I have had spinal fushion in my lower neck, upper back. I have the same problems that you do. I can not do anything for long. I try to stand, sit and lie in turn. There are also exersizes that I do that helps, also ice packs.

I purchased a frame because I can not do handwork much at all any more. It is easier for me, but piecing, cutting etc are still a challenge. The stregnth and dexterity are gone.

Good luck, and remember you may be able to do something for 10-15 minutes a day but eventually it will get done. I have problems sweeping, vacuuming etc., too!

Blessings,

Sharon

Ripped on Scotch

I found you still had to do a fair amount of cutting with the cutting system accu go or something. plus you would end you with more wasted fabric because of the way the template wasd laid out. My mom tried it for her wrists and found it hard to start, either she ran over her finger or she couldn't get it started at all but the LQS let us try it out before we decided anything which was great.