Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Tips for barista with arthritis (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by badvforvever
Hii does anyone have tips for working with arthritis?? I have it really bad and while it’s usually bearable, my block has been extremely understaffed(working 10x harder/faster) and extremely busy due to all the promotions. Anddd to top it off I slipped and fell yesterday :( Like i said it’s usually bearable but today I actually wanted to break down in tears with the increased soreness and stress. I really don’t like taking excessive amounts of pills because it’s just never enough relief
Gechosaur 3 points 2y ago
I feel this, I don't have arthritis but I do have fibromyalgia, and I honestly brace up and pre-medicate so if the pain starts intensifying I at least have something in my system. That and definitely communicate with your SSVs/SM! Mine are really good at accommodating on flare-up days :)
Oh, and if you're in a legal state, definitely would recommend some high CBD/low THC creams for your more painful points. That helps a lotttt
Oh, and if you're in a legal state, definitely would recommend some high CBD/low THC creams for your more painful points. That helps a lotttt
TheFriendlyFeminist 3 points 2y ago
Ugh that’s awful I’m sorry, I deal with tendinitis in my wrist and sometimes it sucks, I wear a thumb/wrist brace that helps when it gets bad, and I know you said no pills but Aleve does help me get through the shift. Not sure how similar my ailment is to yours... sorry and good luck!
badvforvever [OP] 2 points 2y ago
thank you!! i appreciate the advice!!
Sunbirdsoup 2 points 2y ago
Wheres the arthritis?
I have hip arthritis and i get steroid injections into the joint. Theyre amazing and help SO much
I have hip arthritis and i get steroid injections into the joint. Theyre amazing and help SO much
badvforvever [OP] 1 points 2y ago
hip and knee! those sound so scary :( do they really help?
Sunbirdsoup 2 points 2y ago
Its night and day. Absolutely amazing. The shots themselves do hurt as its a needle going into a joint but the relief is so worth it.
badvforvever [OP] 1 points 2y ago
i’ll have to look into that thank you!!!
Sunbirdsoup 2 points 2y ago
I believe theyre dexamethasone. If youre in the US, the best way to start the process is by talking to an ortho doc about it
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