What's up with this discussion group?Edema doesn't KILL people... I have edema aka swollen feet and ankles SUDDENLY since about April when weather started to be daily 90 degree plus Yesterday I fasted, yet no difference I do NOT have gout I do NOT have thrombosis, no varicose veins Yet compression socks are same thing or similar to diabetic socks? I don't have diabetes, either... I don't have high blood pressure I have some numbing effects in legs-also piriformis syndrome which also affects back and legs so I had sonograms done of my feet and legs-nothing I am overweight -gained 75#'s after head on car accident I had several appts with neurologist Last appt was for Nerve conductivity test,but after 1 shock I screamed in panic attack model get it off me, my blood pressure was so high, am sure, was shaking uncontrollably, sat up so fast, blood rushing to head, I was in shock per se and I physically ran out of office-apologizing to patients, dr and nurses on my way out, was frantic, scared,visibly upset, shaking like a leaf for over an hour after just 1 SHOCK on my GOOD LEG's ankle-I did manage to go back for results of other tests like mRI, sonogram but could nOT do that shock test again-was told children never reacted how I did All I say is from own experiences, truthful from my point of view-I have positive outlook on life. I try to be helpful, am a good listener, am an outgoing people person.
I'm a Make-a-Difference person in that I do good deeds everyday, help others as I can..
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
I believe in the Serenity prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Smile, God loves you!
THINK POSITIVE...things could be WORSE! |
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