LOVE the names of the books!!! Genius!! As for my back, n o it just gradually stiffened up over a few hours. No clue what upset it but it had been twinging o bit for a week before it 'set'. Happily it seems to be easing off now.
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I just twigged I was Mary lol My name is actually Karen lol Yes day and night no rest for the wicked lol They are going to try me on a different sort of top piece this is knee and thigh section. I go to an actual lymphoedema clinic and the experts there said to do it, It was also beneficial when I had ulcers believe it or not. The tighter the bandage was the it hurt less. You would think it would be the opposite. ~But nerve pain is hard to deal with and this helps along with a shed load of antiepileptic drugs. I only take a small dose now but early days I had enough to put down an elephant. If you can see if you can get referred to a lymphoedema clinic, Mind has been really helpful and have helped me. The day I walked into the clinic and I was lying on the couch I was leaking fluid everywhere. There was a massive puddle on the floor. Now my lower legs are so skinny my thighs need a little bit more work lol They are now as dry and need moisturizing to keep the skin in tip top condition.
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No problem my brain cells frequently don't fire on all cylinders lol When ever possible elevate legs , this is something I was told to do to help the lymph fluid drain, The more weight you are able to lose it will also help. love you spur yourself with before and after pictures in your head. I use aqueous cream to moisturize it is the one that seems to work for me. I lather it on like it is going out of fashion lol If I get a break down of the skin I put trimivate on (cream similar to betnovate they are from the same family)Karen I am so sorry, can't think why I called you Mary!!! My littled grey cells are obviously not in full working order!
So delighted to hear how well you are doing, and to share our (similar-ish experiences). I think I might wear my stockings at night once or twice and see how I get on, I have a lighter denier pair that would work well for that. I told the nurse today about the damp patches and she thinks it's because of my inactivity, so hopefully will improve as I lose more weight and get more active - I am determined to become one of those people you see in before and after shots - the first, a big bulk hiding from the camera, and the second, a mud splattered marathon finalist
Re moisturiser, I put Zeroderma cream on mine, it's the only thing that seems to work - and I believe you can get it on prescription.
Funny with meds isn't it? Not long ago I would have done anything to avoid taking them, but now I'm more than happy to keep popping Tramadol all day every day - because an opiate addiction is a million times more preferable than Restless Leg
Another amazing day, where it started off with lots of problems - which have all happily been sorted out woohoo!
And I weighed myself butt naked this morning (there's an image for you lol) and am another 3lbs down - I normally weigh in my PJs so not a true reflection but boy did it make me feel good! I know my tummy is shrinking a bit because putting the stockings on is a lot easier; and my breathing is less ponderous. I also didn't have anything to eat until 4pm - just not hungry. I love this new lifestyle! Off to make halloumi fries wrapped in bacon for tea mmmm xx
. My tummy is definitely shrinking, which is just so fabulous - a big tum stops you from doing so many basic things.
I got my son a copper magnetic bangle years ago and after a while he stopped wearing it. The pain came back so he put it back on. I was impressed that it worked. -and happy.Oh that's good news Lynne (@Rindaloo), back pain is the worst. I'm trying out a copper magnetic bracelet for the arthritis, put it on at lunchtime and do you knw, I think it's working - my fingers are certainly less swollen and don't hurt when I flex them. Don't care if it's a placebo as long as I get some benefit, imagined or otherwise
Food today has been good too, really enjoyed it -
B - LC roll with Bratwurst and cheese, plus coffee
L - cheesy mince leftovers
T - coconut chicken leftovers
S - 2 small ice lollies + pork scratchings
Carbs so far - 38
Hope you bought him a pink dress lol My hubby is very traditional so you couldn't get him to wear any brighter colours so running joke about buy him things that are pink
I don't wear stocking thank goodness for lymphoedema so I don't get this digging in you experience. I was prescribed something called Haddenham easywrap if you look these up you will see that they have straps which wrap around the affected area in my case my legs. These do not dig in. When I first wore them I had to retighten them several times a day cos the lymph fluid was being pushed into areas where it could drain away. A bit of a faff but now I do not have to touch them now the fluid has gone from my lower legs. Thighs still need a bit more work. But glad kept on top and kept tightening the strapping. I get two strapping a year. Although when I was leaking like a tap I was given two one to wear and one to wash. I have kept some older strapping not so tight but they are good stand ins whilst I wash these strapping. They are pricey to say the least but I have been extremely grateful the NHS supplied them for me.
He's put me on one new med - it's mainly used to treat diabetes and you wee out sugar so will have a slight weight loss side effect - but apparently it's showing good results for AFib people without diabetes, and it also reduces fluid in the legs, which is very good news! I wore my Pebble compression stockings today, they do a much thinner denier one and I love them, they are really comfy - but it's easy to put a hole or four in them, which is tough when they are £20 a pair!.
