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A spoonful, a spoon less
“Day in bed for me it seems…#spoonie.” You may have seen tweets or posts similar to this pop up on your social media news feed which include #spoonie. For many of you that do know what it means, it’s probable that you are a spoonie yourself.
The term ‘spoonie’ originated from an article written by Christine Miserandino titled The Spoon Theory. The article, which was featured on her blog, told the story of how she described what life was like for someone with a chronic illness, in her case someone with lupus. After explaining the ins and outs about her medication, pain and constant aching, her friend continued to probe, searching for an answer that was more personal, “She asked what it felt like, not physically, but what it felt like to be me, to be sick.
“At that moment, the spoon theory was born. I quickly grabbed every spoon on the table; hell I grabbed spoons off of the other tables. I looked at her in the eyes and said “Here you go, you have Lupus.
Spoons in this analogy, describe the amount of energy a person has in a day. She then went on to describe how a healthy person has an infinite number of spoons, meaning they can carry out daily tasks and activities as normal and without having to consider that they may in fact run out of spoons. A chronically ill person however, does not have that luxury. Each action, each step you take, and each job you do can take up a certain amount of energy, or a ‘spoon’. Getting dressed, making breakfast, walking to work, all these things take up a significant amount of energy for a chronically ill person, making each day a challenge to see how wisely you can spend your spoons. It is not only the choices you make that can affect your ‘spoon’ limit, but external uncontrollable factors such as the weather outside, or having to stand on the train while commuting, can all affect the number of spoons you have left to get through the rest of the day.
Christine continued, “I need to think about the weather, my temperature that day, and the whole day’s plans before I can attack any one given thing. When other people can simply do things, I have to attack it and make a plan like I am strategising a war. It is in that lifestyle, the difference between being sick and healthy. It is the beautiful ability to not think and just do. I miss that freedom. I miss never having to count spoons.”
The spoon theory resonated with the entire community of those with chronic illness, such as those with Lupus, Fibromyalgia or depression, to name but a few. Having an invisible illness means that other people can’t see the pain that you’re going through, but to finally have a way to measure the struggles people with a chronic illness have to go through day to day in a way that other people could understand was inspiring.
Although the spoon theory can sound quite limiting, reminding a person with chronic illness of the things they can’t do – it can also highlight the things you can do, and encourage us all to spend our spoons wisely, “My family and friends refer to spoons all the time. It has been a code word for what I can and cannot do.
“I think it isn’t just good for understanding Lupus, but anyone dealing with any disability or illness. Hopefully, they don’t take so much for granted or their life in general. I give a piece of myself, in every sense of the word when I do anything…I have become famous for saying to people jokingly that they should feel special when I spend time with them, because they have one of my “spoons”.
If you’re living with chronic illness, and you want to join in the conversation, tweets us at @talkhealth using #spoonie.
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What You Need to Know About Baby Eczema Treatment to Cure Your Baby in Less Than a Week
It is not pleasant watching your baby suffer from eczema and even worse when you can’t control it. Although baby eczema looks the same as the eczema adult suffer from, the difference lies in the treatment of it. The baby can’t do much for itself, which means the parents have to manage the intervention, but the problem is the parents aren’t always around and baby doesn’t understand its condition so it just goes on scratching making the lesions worse. In this article you will learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment for baby eczema so that you can understand better what you are dealing with and how to get it under control.
The various trigger factors that cause baby eczema are similar to those that cause eczema in adults. Allergies, dry skin, physical irritants in contact with the skin, climate changes, certain types of cloth, etc. Babies have very sensitive and delicate skin which means they are much more prone to suffer from it. There are two types of eczema that only babies suffer from: cradle cap and nappy rash. Cradle cap is essentially seborrheic dermatitis which manifests around the scalp, brows and ears of the baby resembling a cap. The nappy rash is usually a result of urine and excrement irritating the skin in the nappy area. Sometimes it occurs in combination with a bit of thrush (yeast infection).
As far as the symptoms go, eczema in babies and eczema in adults present the same. Both display the typical dry, red and itchy skin with weepy and crusty lesions in more aggravated conditions.
When it comes to the treatment of your baby’s eczema, there are many things you can do to intervene to treat and prevent it. Here’s what you must do:
At bath time, avoid making the water too hot as this will make things worse. Keep the water luke warm. Bathe baby daily and don’t use any strong soaps, bubble bath or perfumes that could irritate the skin. After the bath, pat the skin dry gently until semi dry. Do not rub vigorously, as this will dry the skin out too much. Immediately after drying, moisturize all over with moisturizing cream or lotion to “lock in” in water from the bath.
Mosturise often. Dry skin is very prone to eczema, so you need to prevent skin form drying out. Don’t use scented products with complicated formulas or that contain alcohol. Stick to regular aqueous cream or baby lotion. Moisturise at least twice daily and especially after every bath as described above.
Certain foods can trigger eczema, so pay close attention to what your baby eats and how it reacts to the food. The usual suspects here are dairy products, nuts and eggs. When you identify a certain food that triggers your baby’s eczema, eliminate it or at least limit the intake.
Bedding and clothes: Clothing that makes baby sweat and irritate the skin such as synthetic clothing (like polyester) and wool can facilitate eczema. Pure cotton clothing and bedding is the answer to the problem here. It is natural and soft and is not conducive to making bay sweat too much.
Environmental factors: If you have air conditioning in your house, don’t allow the air to become too dry. Also vacuum your carpets frequently to keep the house free from dust mites, pollen and dust.
Prevent scratching at all cost. This is something that can make baby eczema treatment very difficult. Eczema is aggravated greatly with scratching. Adults understand this and can stop themselves from scratching. Babies scratch instinctively and do not understand that this makes matters worse and you are not always around to stop them. As proactive measures you can keep your baby’s nails trimmed and have it sleep with mits to prevent scratching.
Luckily babies usually outgrow their eczema. Some will continue to suffer from it, but with age also comes the understanding of eczema that makes controlling it easier. In severe cases topical creams or ointments with antihistamines or corticosteroids may be indicated, but always consult with your pharmacist or doctor before using them Preventing baby eczema is definitely better than treating it, and implementing the above points will make your life (and your baby’s) much easier.
Wilhelm Greffrath is a practicing community pharmacist in South Africa that has a grievance with bombastic medical explanations for simple things. Check out his website at project-33.com to learn everything you need to know about eczema in simple terms. You will also find ways to beat eczema permanently.
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