# Bad Day **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [April 11, 2013, 4:07pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/bad-day/1762 "2013-04-11T16:07:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Piganli](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/piganli/32/1039_2.png) [@Piganli](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Piganli)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2013, 4:07pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/bad-day/1762/1 "2013-04-11T16:07:36Z")
Well..I overdid it. My month long PSA flare-up appeared to be over. The Enbrel and other meds were working. Yesterday, I went to the museum with a friend (used walking canes) and took my daughter to get her hair cut. Today, I can barely move. I was on 6 packs of ice last night and 2 today. My hips are hurting most and are so tender to the touch. I also have fibromyalgia. I struggle with knowing how much to push myself to regain some mobility after being recliner-bound so long and how much to rest. I am fighting getting an electric scooter, but, if I had to go somewhere today, I'd have to use one. Sniff, sniff... ---
**Author:** ![Marietta](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/marietta/32/761_2.png) [@Marietta](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Marietta)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/bad-day/1762/2 "2013-04-11T16:54:43Z")
I think we've all overdone it to do something fun. It's hard not to! If you are just coming off a period of inactivity and severe flare, take it easy. For a museum, I've been known to get a wheelchair (they usually have free ones at the courtesy desk) and have a friend or spouse push me around. That saves steps and energy I can use later in the day. Electric scooters are great, BUT, the problem I found with mine is loading and unloading it from the car. If you get one, it is very important to get an easy method for transporting the scooter. ---
**Author:** ![Piganli](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/piganli/32/1039_2.png) [@Piganli](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Piganli)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/bad-day/1762/3 "2013-04-11T16:57:02Z")
Thanks Marietta, Love the wheelchair idea but I went to another museum last week by myself. One room in and I realized I lacked the arm strength (thick carpet! boo!) to move forward. I have palm walking canes but a scooter is next. Thanks again! ---
**Author:** ![Rebel\_mom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/rebel_mom/32/585_2.png) [@Rebel\_mom](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Rebel_mom)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2013, 7:31pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/bad-day/1762/4 "2013-04-11T19:31:15Z")
If you do get a scooter make sure you get a lift that is electronic. That way you can still use your truck of your car. That is one mistake I made so when I get another car I will make sure I do this. ---
**Author:** ![Piganli](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/piganli/32/1039_2.png) [@Piganli](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Piganli)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/bad-day/1762/5 "2013-04-11T21:27:21Z")
Good point, Rebel mom! My daughter is looking forward to tricking out my scooter. Not excited about the Justin Bieber bumper sticker... :o) ---
**Author:** ![Stoney](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/stoney/32/5959_2.png) [@Stoney](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Stoney)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/bad-day/1762/6 "2013-04-12T03:06:55Z")
This can also be iliotibial band syndrome. Check out [http://www.medicinenet.com/iliotibial\_band\_syndrome/article.htm](http://www.medicinenet.com/iliotibial_band_syndrome/article.htm) Mine has been inflamed since last summer, and sensitive. This is part of what I'm working on right now with the physical therapis, as my hips had gotten to be a problem. Lovemydogs said: > Yes...we all overdo it at times but didn't it feel worth it tho???????? > > You mentioned you have fibro too and that your hips are very sensitive... my rheumy won't dx me with fibro but I know what those sensitive hips, outer thighs and knees feel like... > > Hope you recover quickly!