skiples's Journal, 07 April 2013

Wow, it sounds like a bug of some sort on top of the pulled muscle (OWW!!). I hope you feel better really soon. Would an arnica poultice help with your muscle pain? All the best... 

Thanks LaProciona. I am not sure what a arnica poultice is? I have just been using cold packs and ibuprofen and Advil cold and sinus. I feel a little less sore tonight so hopefully by Monday or Tuesday I should be good. I appreciate your Well wishes. 

Hi! Arnica is an herb which is used a lot here in Europe for sprains and bruises - generally to be found as a cream or gel which would be easy to spread on your tummy, though I have mostly used it on my ankles, ha ha (not). I tried to stick a picture of it in here but cannot attach it. It belongs to the sunflower family, though. Anyway, arnica or no, I hope you're feeling better. If you think of the glass as half full...I bet you aren't having any troble with portion control right now! 

Very interesting, thanks for the info.. I may try to find some this week when I do get out. You are right about portion control, no problem with that at all. Today is the first day I feel hungry. Not as achy but still not right. Thanks for helping me remember about the glass being 1/2 full. Lol... 

Hope you are feeling better. 

Thanks branychick. 

You are very welcome, skiples...drink lots of water and stay on the couch until you feel better...then stay one more day ;)