Monthly Archives: August 2012

Thursday, August 16, 2012 Woke up and went directly to my desk to finish what I started on Tuesday: paperwork and paying bills.  Was at the Post Office by mid-morning to pay my last bill and ran into one of … Continue reading →

  Wednesday, August 15, 2012 After yesterday’s marathon at my desk shuffling through bills, letters, and cards, my main goal was recuperation. I spent the day applying heat and cold off and on. Cold is applied 20 minutes ‘on’ and 40 … Continue reading →

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Woke up and started doing paperwork and paying bills.  After weeks of dilly-dallying, bills and paperwork  had piled up. This is the challenge of ‘resting’ the affected body part, activities of daily living go undone. The … Continue reading →

Monday, August 13, 2012 My knees are bothering me and I am keenly aware of my armpit and inner arm inflammation. Morning charcoal, wait 30 minutes, followed by Channel Flow and magnesium and vitamins. Physical therapy exercises 1-16 x 1. … Continue reading →

Sunday, August 12, 2012 My massage therapist suggested heat on my upper trapezius (think shoulders closest to both sides of the neck) and ice on the inflamed subscapularis and medial tricep/bicep. I followed through on the suggestions and spent the … Continue reading →

Saturday, August 11, 2012 Woke up and started cleaning, laundry, and vacuuming in preparation for my massage at Noon.  After weeks of dilly-dallying, household chores had piled up. Showered and shampooed and shaved just in time for my appointment. Massage: … Continue reading →

Friday August 10, 2012 Charcoal tabs in morning. Rest and heat on left deltoid and left forearm for 30 minutes followed by morning vitamins plus Channel Flow for pain prevention and extra magnesium for muscle relaxation.  Rest and heat on … Continue reading →

Thursday, August 9, 2012 Woke up with feeling good. Took charcoal for detox because MedlinePlus.com explains pain, decreased movement, or decreased sensation in the arm and shoulder can be a nerve problem caused by exposure to toxins, chemicals, or drugs; … Continue reading →

Shoulder Trauma On Friday, July 27, 2012 after cleaning out and re-arranging two kitchen cupboards, an intense pain started in my left deltoid. I rested and intermittently applied ice the rest of the day. Soaked in epsom salts before bed. … Continue reading →