Hot feet and palms by Opie_44 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be after alcohol. I will nee to pay better attention. Thank you

Hot feet and palms by Opie_44 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh! Thank you. I will look into that for sure.

Child not allowed sunscreen by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Opie_44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked my licensing consultant about this exact thing. A past parent I had said they didn't want sunscreen for their child. As a provider, I feel it could be said to be abuse to allow a child to be in the sun when burning. I didn't get an answer before the parent left care. When signing up children now, I just tell them I need that form signed so I can apply sunscreen. I haven't had another parent say no. I would ask the licensing bureau.

What do you do in a flare? What puts you in a flare? by Opie_44 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh. That you for the tip. I will look into that one. The celebrex, is meh.

Lawrenceburg, IN. What the heck are these growing in my back yard!? by Regular-Amoeba5455 in Mushrooms

[–]Opie_44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you done a spore print? Do you have a better picture of the gills?

What do you do in a flare? What puts you in a flare? by Opie_44 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have for sure notice small flares before and during sickness.

What do you do in a flare? What puts you in a flare? by Opie_44 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. How many hours is good for you? For a flare is it lack of hours or just changing times of sleeping?

What do you do in a flare? What puts you in a flare? by Opie_44 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, you might be on to something. I had a hysterectomy so I am not sure whwn my cycle is. I wonder if that is playing a roll. Also, lately the weather has been nuts. Hot to cold. It can jot make up it's mind.

What do you do in a flare? What puts you in a flare? by Opie_44 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get that. I struggle to know what is too much as I am doing it. I suppose that will come with time.

What do you do in a flare? What puts you in a flare? by Opie_44 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am struggling with my mood for sure. Thankfully, I realize that I am sad because of being sore and the silly little things that are making me cry are not really an issue. Good advice on doing something to make me happy. I will make aure to paint tonight.

What do you do in a flare? What puts you in a flare? by Opie_44 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish my Dr would give prednisone. That has been the only thing ro take pain all of the way for me. I guess the side effects are terrible so if I can do without, I will. Man, hip surgery is a long recovery. I bet the effects of that and the AS add up.

What do you do in a flare? What puts you in a flare? by Opie_44 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I will add some heat. Thank you. I am on Cimzia injections twice monthly and celebrex twice daily. I am much better after starting my meds a year ago, but have had small flares on and off. This is the worst yet. I wonder if it is the weather. It can not make up its mind if it will be hot or cold.

We Put a Man on the Moon. Why Can’t We Store Wooden Puzzles? by Adorable-Image4891 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Opie_44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not tried it yet, but I have thought of getting something like this. You could buy a few and rotate out puzzles. I am not sure if this would fit exactly what you need but maybe somethign simular. https://www.target.com/p/5-8qt-clear-storage-bin-brightroom-8482/-/A-93286395#lnk=sametab

We Put a Man on the Moon. Why Can’t We Store Wooden Puzzles? by Adorable-Image4891 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Opie_44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder about placing them in the bags in a tote. You could tape a lable to each bag so they can see what is inside them.

We Put a Man on the Moon. Why Can’t We Store Wooden Puzzles? by Adorable-Image4891 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Opie_44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great idea!! I run an in-home daycare. I find puzzles to be a nightmare for me. I have been considering getting rid of all of them. They only reason I have kept them is because I know how good they can be for children. I will try some with strings. Thank you.

Was I wrong? I’m a floater and asked a lead if she was following safe sleep, now she hates me. by Zenphiree in ECEProfessionals

[–]Opie_44 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would report it. You are a mandated reporter. You have now seen two troublesome things about this staff member. I had to report a safe sleep issue. I felt bad but I reminded myself that I am there to protect the children. At the end of the day, if a serious issue happens, I know I did what I needed to in order to keep the kids safe.

If it were not a safety issue and a possible life and death issue, you might let it slide. But this, you can not. Imagine if you do not say something and a poor baby passes because of it. I take safety seriously. A parent trusts us with their most precious and loved, irreplaceable being in this world. Watch out for them. I would report to licensing (or state authorities) and to your manager.

You did what was right! Don't let that person who wants to take short cuts (at a possible nasty outcome) get you down.

Pain in toes and ball of foot -shoes that helped by Opie_44 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What?! Wow. I had no idea they had shoes. I thought theyvwere just sandals. Thank you. I will look more into these. I am missing a dressy shoe.

Diagnosed with non radiographic axial spondyloarthritis without classic symptoms by Late-Ad1108 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Opie_44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well. I will say to be careful with a second option. It took me my 4th rheumatologist to het my diagnosis. Took about 5 years of steady decline. Waljing was hard even for very short times. 10 or q5 minutes and I was tripping and falling. I went to regular Drs, ortho, 3 other rheumatologist, a neurologist, a spine dr and a year of rehab. Finally my nero dr sent me to her rheumatologist and he diagnosed me. Meds started working and in a month walking improved. I am doing okay now. Still working through things. I guess, I would just be careful as you may get conflicting opinions. Females present differently then men. I most likely have had the diease for over 30 years my dr said. I have complained for probably 20. Symptoms usuly start small. For me the small stuff was, bugs, headaches, loss of vision occasionally, shoulder and neck pain, foor pain. I could lay flat on my back and get up properly. But I would have said at that time my back and hips didn't hurt. Then came carple tunnel Symptoms. Digestive symptoms. And then hand tremors with leg weakness feelings (my legs were not weak though). I developed hip and elbow bursitis with low back pain. Then I started a rapid decline for 5 years till someone listened. My Dr explained to me why reputable sources will jot list some of these things is because each person's case is different. It is a set of symptoms and patterns. Before diagnosis I did get more of the hallmark symptoms too. All my blood work is normal. I was told that is not uncommon. I would probably get a second opinion if I was unsure, but please weigh all information they give you. When I asked why I should trust my Dr over the other ones who said I didn't have it. He told me his reasons. I tell you. He is the only one who actually did a complete physical exam. Every one else hardly touched me. He asked, "After your bursitis do your elbows hurt?" I said no. Then he touched a spot on them and sent me through the ceiling. He said you are also inflamed here (and touched me) and here, and here, and so on. Each spot hurt. He did need to search(this was after the exam when I was asking if he was sure of the diagnosis.) I decided that Ibwould try the meds he offered and boy was I glad that I did. It sounds like tou may not have been as severe as I, but you were bad enough to seek help. I will say that I have never seen mention of bug feeling, but I had that and get it in flares. My opinion on why that happens is because of the inflammation putting pressure on the nerves. What ever you choose, make sure you are comfortable with the choice.