Thank you to all who responded to my query about CRP and ESR. It's great to have a network to reach out to, especially from southeast British Columbia.
I followed the advice and topped my daily prednisone to 7 ( a jump from 5) a day and immediately the aches and pains disappeared. Just needed that balance. After a couple weeks I dropped down to 6 and will stay there for a few more weeks before thinking about reducing further. Slow and steady....
Have slowed down a bit crocheting as well, but I am confident the epic baby blanket ( I foolishly choose a 3.75 hook and fine yarn) will be completed before the big arrival. Next time I will use the BIG hook and Bulky yarn....
I have attached a photo of my balcony garden as the rains have stopped and the sun is shining. Gotta love July in the mountains...
Cheers and thanks again.
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Excellent News! You’ll be so delighted with the blanket in the end but do a bit less each day. One of our Ladies in North Wales has slowed up on her crocheting too!
Good Luck & let us know when Baby is born! There are a lot of gushing Grandma & Nana’s on here! My Baby Grandaughter was one at the beginning of the month. 💕
She’s been to a photo shoot today but wasn’t very cooperative, she has a mind of her own! 😉
Lovely photo and so glad that you are feeling better and the advice has helped you.
Yes , lots of us have noticed that crochet is an " extreme sport" for the arms and hands .
Lots of little breaks and rotating your wrists and hands required. And a nice hand lotion before and after.
Big yarn , big hook also has its drawbacks, big weight.
I have suffered with Crochet Blanket Making Fatigue ( don't think we have got a forum on HU yet to help with these wool based health crisises but I think we need one!) especially on making a king size throw as an anniversary present for my OH.
Can't wait to see a photo of the results of your efforts when you post an update on how you are doing , so glad you joined our happy bunch!😘
Your balcony garden is beautiful, you are lucky. Lost in admiration for your crochet skills. I am sure it’s good for arthritic fingers like mine. I never progressed much further than squares for Oxfam and one forlorn looking teddy. Good luck with the new baby you lucky granny! 🌷
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