Vlogging with EDS: I Refuse To Be Sick! PT Bootcamp Week 2 | Week 116 -Backvlogged (Jan.14th- 19th)
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Yes I know it says week "117" instead of "116." Just ignore that! I refuse to have to re-upload this lol
I am SO glad to be back! I missed you guys terribly! Hopefully I have managed to keep you updated and in the loop through my other social media, but my ultimate goal is to get back on here full time! The next video that I upload will hopefully help to explain where I have been all this time and what is going on with me and my health. So keep your eyes peeled for that!
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Omg, i was so happy to see you uploaded a video! I was getting so worried..! Good to see you back. 😊😊
Stella Annie she posts on instigram quite a bit.
@@Not_a_snake Oh gosh, i had no idea! I don't use Instagram.
I sure miss hearing you Miss Christina! I hope all is well w your family! Happy Thanksgiving🍝💞
Happy you're well enough to be back!!!!
omg missed you christina , glad your back your awsome girl.
Why is she so sick
@@santtunen8722 multiple issue attributed to eds and other issues just watch her videos you'll get it she explains it so well .
Missed you so much! Incredibly thankful you were able to get this up...got a lot to catch up on lol good luck 😉
OMG ABOUT THE DRY FINGERS!!!! My fingers and hands break and bleed constantly in the winter. It's SO bad. What I do that makes it so so so much better is aquaphor. I put literally globs of it on my hands and wear a cotton glove to sleep and i wake up and it's like 50% better. im not kidding. idk why im so excited about this lol
Ah! We missed you so much, made my Saturday seeing the notification. Glad you're feeling a bit better❤
So glad you’re feeling well enough to come back! Missed you 💙
Hi Christina!!! I missed you so much! You are the most inspirational person! Get it gurl!
So glad you're back
Uploading a video demands a lot of energy and time from her, let's praise her for her hard work she did! 💕
Welcome back to vlogging sweetie! It’s so good to hear your lovely voice again. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have missed you. I'm so happy you are feeling better. My mom gas the same issue with her hands she useses bag balm and gloves over night
Omg Christina!!! So glad you back!!!! :D missed the bubble of support you vlogs provide
Christina is my
Hi fun tonight
Christina
Hi work like love you
Ahhh I’ve missed your vlogs! 💜
Oh my god! I was so worried about you. I’m so glad you’re okay.
So happy to see that you are okay. I was so worried and super excited to see you post finally! Best well wishes!
Welcome back! So glad to see u. Can you use Vaseline? I know it helps with eczema but you have to reapply frequently. Also Trish is a Godsend. She needs to be teaching her skills to others!
I am so glad you are back on UA-cam and "back in our lives" God bless you, sweet girl! I love your vlogs! They inspire me, encourage me, educate me, they make cry and laugh at the same time!
I love seeing your smiling face again! Always following you on your journey. 😊 So thankful for you
Don’t worry about uploading everything. Just make a highlights video and move on. We just love seeing your beautiful smile. ☺️ So glad you’re back. I missed you.
Hi Christina, glad to see you back on youtube 💚
i have quite bad circulation as well and i get those dry hands too. They eventually end up cracking open and healing very slowly. What i do is lather very concentrated moisturizer or a fat-based ointment on my hands before bed, and then put gloves on to protect my bedsheets 😅. During the day i try to use hand creme as much as possible and use gloves while working :)
You could do monthly vlogs rather than weekly vlogs for the catch up videos - though I don’t know if that’s actually easier in practice! Most importantly, take care of yourself, and all will fall into place in time. Sending the very best to you and yours 🖤
Nice to see you. I miss you very much. You always look glowing. Prayers.
It’s so so so good to see you! How I missed your wonderful and contagious smile. Keep that head up girl, your doing great! xoxo
I was so excited to get a notification for this vlog. Either way of vlogging in order or not is completely up to you. You are so amazing to be positive. Sending you love from New Zealand ❤
I'm from New Zealand too ❤
I'm interested to see how the pain thing works. My dad has had several back surgeries and is fused all the way from his neck down and is in constant pain. One of the things that helps take the edge off (nothing rids the pain completely) is he has one of those pain stimulator impacts that disrupts the pain signals. His is implanted with rods, I didn't realize there was electromagnetic options.
I am so thrilled to see you back posting! I used to watch your vlogs on my bus ride to work, I loved having them. I then moved house and started driving, right around the time you stopped vlogging. Kept up to date via instagram. But so lovely to have a video again! I find your blogs soo uplifting and inspiring! As for the order. I am all for being caught up! But I am just happy with whatever vlog I can get! Nice to hear your voice and see your beautiful face. Keep on being amazing!
Dear, wonderful christina!!!!!!!! While i was able to find some of your posts on facebook it was impossible to tell from them if you were critically ill, had decided that youtube was too exhausting, or just chose to share with a much smaller circle. I have followed you from so far back that i even remember a watercolor (or was it illustration???) video you did when you seemed to be deciding what sort of content to put out there.
WELCOME BACK, to whatever extent is best for you - (I was soooo worried about you....).
Im wishing you well Christina. Im so sorry things have been downhill but im sending you all my prayers and love.
So glad you’re well enough to edit again! A couple months ago I ordered the same knee brace (thanks to your reviews) for my patellar pain and partially torn LCL last year and I LOVE it, it gives just enough support so I can be on my feet at work for hours on end without pain, and just spent almost 3 weeks hiking with it!
Yay! It's good to see you back!
I'm happy to see you Christina. In the introduction to of the video you looked happy. I hope your sister's surgery was a success and that your mom's wrist healed well.
So happy you're well enough to post again! I know it's not January anymore, lol, but for cracked hands I've found that any moisturizer with lanolin in it stays on my skin the longest and keeps my skin from cracking. Bloody Knuckles Hand Repair Balm works really great and plus it's fragrance free
Please, be safe about it. But I wanna see your face super soon.
It is sooo good to see you and hear you again. Welcome back :)
Hello beautiful girl, my name is Melody and I actually stumbled upon your page. I have been a nurse for about 14 years now and I just wanted to tell you that I think you have a beautiful soul and spirit that are so full of love and light, and there are so many people without disabilities who are just awful and they just have a huge hole in the soul (what I like to call it) Anyway sweetheart I wanted to give you praise on sharing your life and also educating people. I know you know you are educating people on your disease process but I just wanted to remind you in case you might have forgotten which I don’t think you have, that you are teaching people to be beautiful, teaching people to be strong, to always keep your truth pure and beautiful. I wish you all of the of the love and beauty you can handle 😘
Glad to see you're doing a bit better! I was so happy to see your video today, I've missed them!
I’ve missed you so much and was worried about you. You have the most beautiful smile. Love to you and your family.❤️
So very pleased to hear from you again❤
So excited to see a new vlog! I follow you on Instagram, but it's not quite the same as seeing your lovely face in your videos ❤ I don't care if you upload the old footage or not, I just like being able to see what your life is like, and learn more about our shared condition (which my little sister also probably has, so I try to keep up to date with researching so I can catch any symptoms she develops before she ends up as incompasitated as me)
Also, my siblings and I all used to get cracked hands that would bleed, and my mom would coat our hands in coconut oil every night (I don't know if you're allergic to coconut oil, I'm sure you could use another really moisturizing oil instead) or some kind of farmer's salve, I'm pretty sure Burts bees has one...
You have been missed but no pressure to do anything but to live fully! Your a,busy girl and doing it all with lots of equipment and appointments. That you are still filming it all is incredible...and the editing so much back log has to be tedious. Jyst to come on and give some undeited or a live visit without the hassle for you and just ho back and update the other stuff as you feel it is right. Im just very happy to know your hanging in there and that sweet smiles always a great thing to see. But here even through the hard times.
Missed you tons, sweet girl! 💗
Yes, I was extremely excited when you popped up on my screen! Regarding beyond dry skin to the point of cracking and breaking. I get that with not just my fingertips but my fingernails and cuticles. It’s especially hard for me as I am legally blind and need my fingers to see. The best moisturiser I have found is Burts bees Almond that comes in a tin. Along with that are use as much nail and cuticle care products/oils as possible. But it still happens..I think it’s like an EDS thing - sucks. It really affects my ability to see as I use my hands fingers for things that other people would use their eyes for. So I too will be looking out/listening out in the comments for other people‘s ideas. (I read my computer/iPad/iPhone screen by using voice-over). So good to hear your voice again. 🧚🏼♀️🦋🌈🌟💐👍🇦🇺
Yaaaaaaaay!!! You're back! So excited. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I too am so happy you uploaded a video. Really missed you alot.
So wonderful to see your beautiful smiling face again Christina!!
So good to see you ❤💚❤
Welcome back! I'm totally jazzed that you are feeling up to doing vlogs again!
So saw the video literally yelled " She's back!" I dont have social media and I've been very worried. I've been diagnosed with POTS since you've been gone getting adrenal testing and stuff because my geneticist doesn't want to jump right to labeling me as EDS. But omg so freaking happy to see your face again!!!!!!
I was taking Gabapentin/Lyrica for nerve pain after surgery, and let me tell you, the side effects were horrendous! I’m glad you’re looking into alternatives Christina!
I do not believe these types of meds work for spinal cord nerve damage, but works more for diabetics... I hate those meds with a passion and doctors prescribe this instead of meds that actually work for pain 😥
I know this was vlogged back in January but I have the same issues with my fingers during winter. I get the strongest lotion I can find and get cloth gloves and wear them overnight. It got better for me in about a week! I’m really glad your back vlogging!
WELCOME BACK!!!!
I have just rewatched ALL your vids Christina !!! I hope you are doing ok and feeling well? I am dying for the next vlog to come up so hoping your are well enough and have the energy to do them soon. Take care, Kylie xxx
Omg! I’m so happy you’re back! I missed watching your channel every week❤️
I missed you so much! I’m so excited to catch up!
Soooo happy to get a video!! I know it’s been a rough few months
Hey beautiful!!!!!!!!!! So glad to see you back! I miss you so much. I am so glad you are okay. I will watch every vlog for sure. 💜 love you so much! 💜
I’m newly diagnosed with EDS and I’ve been full on binging your videos😂 you’re such a gentle and happy soul.
On another note do you still have an Etsy store? The link doesn’t seem to work for me 😕
welcome back! was worried about you, glad to see youre okay and seem to be doing well! dont overwhelm yourself with work, if you cant do all the weekly vlogs thats okay!
Is this from January or June? haha! Either way, glad to have you back!! I always looked forward to your videos.
thank you for the upload, luv.
its good to see you back! ❤
Young lady I think your amazing ! Bless your heart . There are so many people in the world that have chronic health issues they have to live with and struggle with including myself . I have alpha 1 anti trypsin deficiency ( a genetic type rare disease of the lungs ) which causes me to have severe emphysema . You are an inspiration with your beautiful smile and attitude . Don’t lose your sense of humor throughout your journey. I’ll be putting you on my prayer list . 😎🇺🇸❤️
"Treehut" lotion for the skin cracking and bleeding! It heals and moisturizes and the moisture lasts! Hopefully your MCAS doesn't mind it!!
I'm so glad to see you back!!!! Don't worry.. just do what you can. But I'm happy to see you!!!!!💖💖💖💟✌✌
I definitely prefer watching you in the current time but I totally understand wanting the continuity too, and to have the videos in order! At the end of the day I love your channel so much I just want you to be happy and do what you want for your channel!
I’m so glad you’re back Christina! I was worried when the blogs stopped, but I just kept hoping that whatever happened, you would persevere and return, and you have. ❤️ Here is my welcome back ditty (changing a few key words): “Well, Hello Christina, well Hello Christina, it’s so nice to have you back where you belong! You’re looking swell Christina, I can tell Christina, you’re still glowing, you’re still crowing, you’re still going STRONG!” 😊💜
I'm so glad to see a new video from you! I've missed your uploads, but I know that you've been taking care of #1- what is most important! Looking forward to see what comes next. :)
So happy! I literally thought, " its been a long time since Christina has posted a video..I hope she's doing ok" and then there was a new video!! Can't wait to see the back footage.. in whatever order ..it comes!!💜💜💜
Hooray, you're back! :D
your awsome christina love your bideos. i may have siad this before bit i wish i had a family like your i havent seen or heard from my family in 9 months .
I'm so glad you're back! You look great!
I've been binge watching old videos because I missed your presence in my life. So happy to see a new video!
I'm happy you are back! I was worried.
oh my goodness Christina I missed your videos so much!!
Yay. So glad to see you back.
So glad to see your lovely self through video again! Keep taking care of yourself sweet lady as you have been! You and your health are worth it more that making videos. It's just really encouraging to see you! Great big and gentle hugs my friend!!!! Per your question on the fingertip with cracking or dry... I like you have EDS and Raynaud's and my fingers never crack but on occasions a few of my fingers will get on the dryer side and what I have figured out is that when my fingers touch the velcro on my SI belt or my neck brace is when I start having issues... I don't even have to touch the prickly part of it. It could be mcas ? As I have issues with that also... What I have found that works pretty well for my little fingers is Burts Bees Milk and Honey lotion! And all of you crochet is very pretty!
I initially created my IG just so I could follow you there & get the quick updates on your progress & whatnot. I know how much easier that is, but... Holy fuck, did I miss hearing your intro & listening to you talk/seeing your facial expressions! It's like getting to hang out with you. 💜
It’s so great to see you again. I missed your videos. It’s so great to see you looking well on your intro.
So glad to see you are back! I've missed you and your videos so much! Glad you're feeling up to editing again!
Yay!!!!
Hi Christina, I am glad to see you doing better. I have EDS, my dad has features too but he is not disabled by it. He gets the cracks in the tips of his fingers especially in the cold weather. I don't get those myself but I'm housebound so maybe I don't get cold enough. I never knew it was an EDS thing. He applies petroleum jelly and cotton mittens on top overnight.
I would love more updates on the chronic pain stuff, I have terrible nerve pain in my legs, and so far nothing has helped.
Hi sweetie! So good to see you!!! 💖💖💖
Love the vlog! ❤️ So happy to see you posting! I was curious to know if all your joints are hypermobile? I have EDS and my knees aren’t super hypermobile. Curious if anyone else has this.
I’m the same way! For me it’s because my hamstrings are tight and they keep my knees from hyperextending
Please do have the whole evaluation done. It’s important to understand it all from every angle. You are one heck of a girl, so very brave. I think if you reach out for a little help it will be readily given, you have a great deal of charm and courage and people respond well to that. Good luck and very good to see you back.
YAY! So happy to see you uploading and feeling better? Us Warriors want nothing to be happening, it would be great just to see you more. 😊❤️
I'm extremely short so asking for help at the grocery store is the story of my life! I couldn't have gotten that box down! :) Good for you! This is making me want to start taking my sensory-overload 13 yo with me shopping... she always resists going...
Your editing game is on point! Great video. What program do you use?
Girly! Weve missed you!!!!!!
You’re back! Welcome back! Now I have something to look forward every week! Yay!
Yeah I have that issue with skin on my hands and fingers. I get infections easily because I am on immune supressive drugs. I use allot of hand sanitiser which is full of alcohol which seriously dries skin out. People are are not supposed to wash it off, but I realised leaving it on is part of the problem. So now I still use it but wash it off after. When they get so dry they start to crack I copied what I have been told to do when I have super dry heels. Use what ever cream you have and don't react to, each time you wash your hands during the day then at night smother your hands in cream, putting more on the dryer parts, then use what ever sort of disposable gloves you can use. I used to fill the tips of the fingers of the disposable gloves with a bit more cream than every where else, then put the gloves on. Then put a pair of normal gloves over the top and leave them on overnight. or you can use cotton gloves but you do loose allot of cream into the cotton that way. Oh and great to see you back.
Yahoo welcome back you were missed. FOR DRY HANDS/FEED-use organic gentle soap with few ingredients for whole body, test which is best for you. Use organic coldpressed oils like nutiva coconut oil or sky eye quality castor oil. Put on before bed and massage gently into skin it will nutrify and heal skin plus it is antibacterial and antifungal antiviral then wear organic soft cotton gloves and soxes to bed if really despetate try vaseline but it can be harsh. Use again after washing hands, just make sure it sinks in skin as much as possible before covering. Thes oils are safe for the whole body including around eyes, i struggle with dryness everywhere. Also make sure your omega oils you orally take are balanced too like flaxseed oil, some can use cod liver oil too. Check out family focused counselors so they respect your beliefs and relationships, focus on the family can help with lists on that, we have used them for many various family members quite successfully. Glad you have been filming and dont apologize. Continued prayers and blessings.😀For gi healing coconut oil and or chicken broth organically can help, must be used daily in small amounts throughout the day until you can tolerate more. Probiotics can change for many reasons to adjust the flora and sometimes getting it more naturally can help through food. Prayers to your journey and glad you're getting answers. For that burning back pain takes a lot of core strength in small amounts all day, it takes tons of time. Find a small soft ball and ask pt to teach what ball games to use to help hands, arms and body, you have to start really small like for a baby and it helps with posture and the eyes too. I now play ball with my dog standing and when bad I resort back to sitting. My vision has improved and i can now tolerate more greens. We do it for several times a day for times I can stand, it has helped with my pots too. Don't go e up and keep moving forward. Not sure you know but Chronically Jaquie had passed in May. God bless you and yours, try little videos if you the long ones are too much, glad your back.
Missed you. I am so glad that you are back because I was getting a little worried that you were not posting. Also I was wondering if you could make a video where you talk all about your wheelchair and the features it has and why you chose the type you did. Thank you so much for just being you and spreading awareness of chronic illnesses it really helps me and many others. I hope you are doing well. Much love.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hey Christina just want to send you good vibes from Australia, I'm so greatful for your videos, gosh you are so incredible and such an inspiration, I hope you know that there is no pressure to post videos , all we want is for you to be okay and when we hear from you well then fantastic ! Keep pushing stay strong, I hope that you are doing alright at the moment 💕 ps I have EDS and ankylosing spondylitis.. thankyou for sharing your journey with us beautiful xx
I’m just SUPER HAPPY to see you back. Please tell me how your sister and parents are your sister was going to the hospital. It was like reading a very good book and at the cliffhanger ending and waiting for the next book to come out. For me your life is exciting. Your mom is so nice
Yay! Christina is back on UA-cam! =)
On a more serious note... you might have fewer issues with your hands in the winter if you wear a good, warm winter coat AND good, warm FULL-fingered gloves that cover your ENTIRE hand. _(I have sensory processing disorder, and my legs can go numb if the temperature drops below a certain point and I'm not wearing tights under my pants... every little bit helps... I look absolutely ridiculous in the winter BUT atleast I can get to and from my car without losing sensation in the skin on my legs.)_
I love what you said about taking off your braces as soon as you get home. I don’t have any braces, but I totally do that with my bra! I walk in the house and boom that baby is gone.
Hi Christina,
Haven't watched the whole video yet but just want to jump in with a tip or some insight into the cracking painful fingers that u get I winter.
I have experienced this for years and have found the cause to be cold temperatures but also certain types of soap and washing up liquid will cause it for me so.
1. use organic soap
2. never ever use washing up liquid unless you are wearing rubber gloves
3. Not so hygienic but try to reduce hand washing.
Then no 4 is how I prevent it these cracks in fingers from bleeding and becoming painful and that is simply as soon as you start to notice dry skin on your fingers apply some Vaseline and then cover it up with a waterproof plaster and keep covered untill it's healed back to normal skin again.
Doing this will prevent them from reaching the bleeding cracking stage.
Main thing is though ..
Avoid washing up liquid like the plague as it strips the oils out of your skin.
So, I have a question for you..
What brand of collar is that?
I need that!!
Bought a vista and there's just too much movement and play in it I need a better neck collar so if you have some advice or can tell me the brand you are using in this vid please let me know if u have the time x
Oh.. actually also o forgot that when my hands are really bad I wash them using a cream called Emulsifying ointment BP instead of soap.
Not sure if u can by it in the states but maybe and if not perhaps there's something similar.
Ok kept watching and yes the alcohol wipes will also strip the oil from yoir skin.
Maybe wear latex gloves when you are using alcohol wipes.
I've put moisturiser on and slept with latex gloves on in the past, that works too 😉🙂
So, so happy to see this! You have been so missed. Welcome back!