tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post3378270437940754815..comments2024-03-15T21:00:34.431+01:00Comments on hens teeth: Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach. I feel it in the air, the summers out of reach...hens teethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803941123983493090noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-398419172614384482010-09-23T05:35:08.498+02:002010-09-23T05:35:08.498+02:00I have had fibromyalgia for 20 years, and have had...I have had fibromyalgia for 20 years, and have had the best results from ibuprofen, Lexapro, and now SAM-E. You could ask for more info from your doc. But also very important is rest, exercise, and not overdoing it (without being prepared for the consequences! Some things are worth it!) Not that I always follow my own advice! Good luck~ I really enjoy your work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-72163760112150037082010-09-21T06:41:29.714+02:002010-09-21T06:41:29.714+02:00I came to blog the way of zibagz's blog. I hav...I came to blog the way of zibagz's blog. I have the same thyroid condition and once I started my medication I felt so much better more energy etc... wishing you the best with the other two aliments, try to rest yourself, it seems as though all three of these haven't slowed down the beauty you create. hang in there! ktkthttp://kt40.typepad.com/kt40s/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-35426479045964727352010-09-16T22:31:35.794+02:002010-09-16T22:31:35.794+02:00Gosh the corsages are lovely well done youGosh the corsages are lovely well done youPenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03976530859066306022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-54004952228220122762010-09-14T17:02:19.202+02:002010-09-14T17:02:19.202+02:00I sorry too that you are having such a rough time;...I sorry too that you are having such a rough time; despite this your work looks as good and individual as ever.jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399291168901237105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-80883165706385576012010-09-14T10:39:25.749+02:002010-09-14T10:39:25.749+02:00I totally empathise!
Hypothyroidism makes you feel...I totally empathise!<br />Hypothyroidism makes you feel like the pits doesn't it? :o( It affects the whole body in so many ways!<br />Once your levels are built back up by medication you will gradually improve and feel like your old self again. It can take a while but you will get there. :o)Rosalindhttp://www.rubbybanks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-23242934228124954212010-09-13T16:38:11.867+02:002010-09-13T16:38:11.867+02:00I love the fabric brooches. Hope you are feeling b...I love the fabric brooches. Hope you are feeling better! Have seen your work on the Quilting Arts download emagazine!Carol Phelpsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-75420362940635460312010-09-11T09:33:25.468+02:002010-09-11T09:33:25.468+02:00Oh Viv, so sorry to hear about your health problem...Oh Viv, so sorry to hear about your health problems. And you make so many wonderful creations despite feeling so bad. Have you seen the gloves on Cotton Patch which give support to your hands when sewing, might be designed for people who just have a few aches and pains rather than an ongoing condition though.<br />Sending healing thoughts.xxFrench Knotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14151593113968041304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-44817344121901580142010-09-11T00:39:09.790+02:002010-09-11T00:39:09.790+02:00Hi viv,so sorry to hear you have been poorly for s...Hi viv,so sorry to hear you have been poorly for some time now..l haven't been in touch with you for ages for just the same reason ..Hypo thyroid..l have had a rough 21/2 years since l was diagnosed and still not right.l now no l have ben like it for at least 15yrs!.have you had your antibodies tested?( which would tell you if you have hashimotos disease,quite likey if you have carpel tunnel,another autoimune desease..) l was so pleased to have a label and thought it would be plain sailing till l FELT WELL! wrong!you must be so tired ..have you joined thyroiduk.org<br />SO helpful along with there new help blog.l will email you with some info..ps the floweres are AMAZING...donnahttp://cluckingabout.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-46043446077526376192010-09-10T18:20:15.820+02:002010-09-10T18:20:15.820+02:00Dear Viv, so sorry to hear you are not feeling wel...Dear Viv, so sorry to hear you are not feeling well, I´m sending my prayers to you and asking for your completely recovery.<br />I came to visit you when I saw you liked my blog, which I thank you so much and I´m so happy you did because I can enjoy so much your soooooo beautiful work, gosh, it`s so pretty!!!!<br />Blessings to you my dear,<br />maria ceciliamaría ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077079753889048800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-35058897977807579092010-09-10T17:58:43.948+02:002010-09-10T17:58:43.948+02:00So sorry Viv, to hear of the pain you are experien...So sorry Viv, to hear of the pain you are experiencing. I often have pain, (in hands, arms, back, etc.) and worry about a similar diagnosis, so for now I have stayed stubborn in my refusal to see a doctor, (not sure if that is smart or stupid on my part.)<br /><br />The work, as always is brimming with joy and sweetness. The little bouquets of posies are simply gorgeous. xoVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-70621945330792142872010-09-09T04:31:46.035+02:002010-09-09T04:31:46.035+02:00Hi Viv,
I have been a longtime admirer of your gor...Hi Viv,<br />I have been a longtime admirer of your gorgeous work. Your Etsy shop is usually the first stop I make when visiting there. I just adore the sweet embroidery flowers that adorn your pieces. <br /><br />I have had problems with my thyroid as well. I take thyroid medication and it has helped immensely. I had severe problems with carpal tunnel syndrome and went through a lot of physical therapy on my wrists to relieve it without going through surgery. After researching and reading about carpal tunnel I found that the operation's success rate is not so great. <br /><br />After about six weeks of physical therapy that was not helping I did some more research and found that carpal tunnel can be caused by low thyroid. I talked to my doctor and asked him if he could increase my Synthroid a bit because I was still feeling so tired, had dry skin, itching, brittle nails, hair falling out, and now was suffering from extreme carpal tunnel that was keeping me from getting sleep. He increased my dosage slightly and within a few weeks most all of the symptoms of carpal tunnel had subsided! <br /><br />It is amazing how something so seemingly small as an imbalance in thyroid can wreak havoc in your life. I also read that fibromyalgia can be tied to low thyroid as well as glaucoma, which I started to show suspicious signs that it could be developing. That was the scariest thing. I have since gone back to the eye doctor and there has been no advancing or change in my vision. Thank goodness. I am an artist and I need the use of my vision! <br /><br />Anyway, I hope that you are feeling better and that things will resolve once you get your thyroid to behave! It has made such a difference in my life! <br /><br />As I said, your work is amazing and fresh and sweet!!Cheryl Tempest Burtonhttp://the poetry of rainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-45414943679883287992010-09-08T19:05:09.864+02:002010-09-08T19:05:09.864+02:00I have fibromyalgia too - horrid when we are embro...I have fibromyalgia too - horrid when we are embroiderers. I take 3 x 300mg Gabapentin capsules every day.<br /><br />I know it means I take tablets - but it does take away the pain and make life (and stitching) bearable.<br /><br />Maybe you could see your doctor and see if these work for you?<br /><br />Good luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518839954448090866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-56434837972263510302010-09-08T14:57:21.510+02:002010-09-08T14:57:21.510+02:00I also love the felt flowers, they are wonderful a...I also love the felt flowers, they are wonderful and i can imagine would be a great idea for a wedding or similar, as they can be kept afterwards as a momento. Wonderful idea.Annehttp://bingo.ladbrokes.com/en/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-78133222290303247102010-09-07T05:34:29.800+02:002010-09-07T05:34:29.800+02:00I saw a link to your blog from another blog and as...I saw a link to your blog from another blog and as the title was from one of my favorite songs, I couldnt resist checking your out. Your felt flowers and other items are quite lovely. I have just recently begun my own blog, inspired by Amy Alkon--though not at all in her style. I have long had a fondness for all things English, am a great fan of Ken Follett and other writers of the ancient times. Is it really always rainy there? That is what they say about here too (Oregon, USA), but it is not. Thanks for the beauty and encouragement I got from this post!Paulahttp://tealpalace.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-8471741140946854212010-09-06T00:04:44.542+02:002010-09-06T00:04:44.542+02:00Such beautiful work, it's always a real pleasu...Such beautiful work, it's always a real pleasure to see what you've been creating. It's so hard to price accurately things that are beautiful to make, but time consuming. The corsages are delightful though. <br /><br />I'm afraid I have no advice for you. I really hope you do find some kind of solution to all of this so you can truly enjoy your work.<br /><br />XBobo Bunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564557200579080645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-77787506366808423152010-09-05T19:54:25.551+02:002010-09-05T19:54:25.551+02:00I recommend you have the surgery on your hands as ...I recommend you have the surgery on your hands as I waited 10 years to do so and also had to compensate for the numbing and giving up sewing and other crafts I loved. This past spring I had the surgery on both hands 3 weeks apart and would do it again in a heart beat. I can now feel again and able to do alot of the things I was limited to do by carpo.faithinfrogshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/faithinfrogs/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-82346931949221709722010-09-04T14:41:05.613+02:002010-09-04T14:41:05.613+02:00Dear Viv, Look at all the beauty that you give our...Dear Viv, Look at all the beauty that you give our world even when you are in pain.<br /><br />I take thyroid and my life got back to being my life once I was restored to normal energy levels.<br /><br />I got carpel tunnel and more when I was finishing my last book and illustrations. I didn't feel like I could pick up a brush or pen or type one more word on the computer. I used essential oils on my wrists, shoulders, arms, aspercreme to allay the pain and reduce inflammation, and I wore a brace on both wrists. It all helped, but what really helped was taking fifteen minutes a day to dream, walk, think, I guess some people call it meditating.<br /><br />I wish you healthy joy,<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-57702058708236122262010-09-04T14:40:41.820+02:002010-09-04T14:40:41.820+02:00Dear Viv, Look at all the beauty that you give our...Dear Viv, Look at all the beauty that you give our world even when you are in pain.<br /><br />I take thyroid and my life got back to being my life once I was restored to normal energy levels.<br /><br />I got carpel tunnel and more when I was finishing my last book and illustrations. I didn't feel like I could pick up a brush or pen or type one more word on the computer. I used essential oils on my wrists, shoulders, arms, aspercreme to allay the pain and reduce inflammation, and I wore a brace on both wrists. It all helped, but what really helped was taking fifteen minutes a day to dream, walk, think, I guess some people call it meditating.<br /><br />I wish you healthy joy,<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-64470334386227449092010-09-03T20:32:18.821+02:002010-09-03T20:32:18.821+02:00Your work is wonderful.
I've had fibro for 20...Your work is wonderful.<br /><br />I've had fibro for 20+ years and just recently had to quit working. My one piece of advice is to be stubborn and not give in. Rest when you need to and go niney-to-nothing when you can.<br /><br />Best to you.Laura Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17128079392019153440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-29911457915832581042010-09-03T14:14:09.112+02:002010-09-03T14:14:09.112+02:00Apart from carpal tunnel and your obvious talent, ...Apart from carpal tunnel and your obvious talent, we have a lot in common [at least disease-wise]! If you get any interesting ideas for relief of the others, perhaps you can let me know. Pain and exhaustion are not funny - I feel for you in more ways than one.Greedy Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06760747140075972452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-73572370657716125342010-09-03T06:50:43.668+02:002010-09-03T06:50:43.668+02:00these are wonderful projects! i love your work! i...these are wonderful projects! i love your work! i think my mom had something like fibromyalgia and she used alternative mediciane to treat it. not sure exactly what kind of supplements she was given but it might be worth looking into.peggy aplSEEDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768955822621326694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-13978856764667922922010-09-03T01:13:22.036+02:002010-09-03T01:13:22.036+02:00Oh poor you Viv. So sorry to hear that you have b...Oh poor you Viv. So sorry to hear that you have been under the weather. A friend of mine (a knitter) had carpal tunnel - had an operation - and has been fine ever since, if that helps. Hope you feel better soon. Beautiful work as usual.. i love the heart with the black and white dog xxxThe Vintage Magpiehttp://www.thevintagemagpie.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-78884436430307814292010-09-02T14:42:55.913+02:002010-09-02T14:42:55.913+02:00DEAR viv,
So sorry that you are still not feeling...DEAR viv,<br /><br />So sorry that you are still not feeling well. I am glad that you persevered and found out what was going on. Once you start you thyroid meds you may find that it helps with the aches and pains. It took about a year for me but I am feeling so much better. My pains in my hands and knees are so much better. Be patient, as it takes awhile to get the right dosage.<br /><br />Of course, your work is so lovely and I think your needle cases are one of my favorite items that you make.<br /><br />Please take care of yourself and dont forget to rest and daydream a little.:)<br /><br />hugs to you xxxxoooo, AmyRosesRadishesandRubbishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948390902520213146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-15578680579787974602010-08-31T10:09:48.787+02:002010-08-31T10:09:48.787+02:00Hello Viv - This is my first visit here and just t...Hello Viv - This is my first visit here and just think your work is so sweet. Like you I have been selling needlebooks on Etsy very different though in beautiful velvets, taffeta etc. So hard to keep it up with carpel tunnel. I have developed a similar thing with tendons in my left hand but am getting lots of improvement with Cod Liver Oil plus massage.<br />All good luck!<br />Suzysuziqu's thread workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778561122767076015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093613479180664654.post-40303845224158630742010-08-30T19:06:48.900+02:002010-08-30T19:06:48.900+02:00So sorry to hear about your dratted health problem...So sorry to hear about your dratted health problems. I sympathise with you (having worsening arthritis and just recovering from tennis elbow in my main arm which has lasted for 3 months!). These niggles can really get you down.<br /><br />Once you are on your Thyroxine, you should start to feel a lot better from an energy point of view anyway.<br /><br />Your work is beautiful as ever but I especially love the little hearts - they are so pretty.<br /><br />We will be staying near Ludlow in a few weeks' time and hope to visit the Wearhouse, so I might see you there! Hope you feel better soon.<br /><br />BarbaraBuntyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08563417974793575667noreply@blogger.com