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What is a swooper chair and where did you get it?

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Originally Posted by DoxieMom

What do you do for sore, tired, and achy hands? I really depend on my Homedics paraffin bath--the heat is soothing and penetrating and the paraffin helps moisturize my hands and nails. (Warning: people with diabetes or nerve damage should check with their doctor before using one.) I'm interested to know what other quilters do to keep their hands mobile and pain free.

I received one of these for Christmas about six years ago from my DD. It's so good!! I have arthritis in both hands and this keeps the pain to a minimum in the winter and at Christmas when there is so much sewing and quilting to do.
I also try to keep my hands warm all the time. When I go outside (even here in FL.) if it's cold I wear warm gloves. Other than that I take acetaminophen for the pain. It works quickly and lasts a long time. Flexing the fingers frequently helps too.

8-)

Soaking in very warm Epson Salts helps.

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Originally Posted by craftyone27

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Originally Posted by wolfkitty

I use Biofreeze. Just need a small dab, and it works quite well. Mild odor disappears quickly.

I have heard of this product before, and heard it also works well for neuropathy in the feet. Where do you find this? I have never seen it in the store.

My chiropractor sells it. I don't know where else to get it. Maybe, just Google it...

My daughter buys the gel in a tube at her massage therapist's office. I bought the roll-on at a place like Walgreen, CVS, or WalMart. Can't remember which.