holding alittle fluid? heheh. I have to call him today to see what he wants to do. I think it still needs to be a bit stronger. When i press on my leges and feet it goes into the first nuckle. Tha's with no soda and no salt. I need a fix.......Soda please. Hope you all have arestful night and a great day think I'll go read alittle God Bless

I drank Diet Sprite for so many years I can't count and my Dr. took me off of them several years ago. I replaced them with Sam's Key Lime Water and you can not tell the difference. I buy them at Wal Mart, they are inexpensive and good for you. They come in many flavors but I was addicted to Diet Sprite so that is really all I have ever tried. All I drink is coffee(blk),the water, and V-8 juice. I put milk in my cereal but only enough to get the cereal down. I can not drink regular water and have never liked regular tea. Sometimes I will try some herbal tea but not real fond of that.I have quit swelling so bad. I also drink honey,vinegar and water mixed for my arthritis. It does not taste too bad but I take that as a medicine. It is supposed to help the arthritis pain in my joints. Some days I can barely get out of bed without almost screaming. I have my meds but I get so tired of taking medicine! I have severe muscle spasms in my back and legs if I go without them..sometimes I have the spasms with them. I just do the best I can on the least meds I can get by with! I have some infection in my right ankle right now and they are talking surgery again. I will find out for sure on the 6th. If it is going to put me in the hospital, I may refuse to have it. I have my 2 pekingese girls to take care of and I am not going to leave them with my son and his new wife. I am not sure how SHE will treat them. She has her dog in a crate all the time. My girls do not know what being confined is about. They are my 4-legged children. Not everyone loves my babies like I do! They are very spoiled but very well behaved. You take care of your legs and don't let them get in the shape that mine are in. I am 62 and at times I feel like I am 92! Linda in Ga

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by memasanders 30 Mar 2009

I know how you feel. I hope all turns out on the 6th My prayers are with you I make sure I drink plenty of water and I like hot or iced tea, never was one for coffe. But......there are times I have got to have a soda. Just once in a while but its like DL it's a must have sometimehehe

All that extra fluid puts strain on your heart mema U need to keep your legs elevated some during the day. Look at all food packaging for the sodium content, STAY AWAY from high sodium foods. If he'll let u use salt substitute, but this will cause problems with your potassium best to use herbs for tasty food. Keep us posted please I care *4U

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by memasanders 30 Mar 2009

Thank you so much. I have ot be careful I have a couple of sores on my legs from the braces and with the sugar problems I can't afford anything else. I get really tired sometime..... Thanks for the concern

I don't know where i read this but this quote is good "Don't count sheep Talk to the Sheppard"

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by memasanders 30 Mar 2009

Very good How true that is Thank you

Ronny...get rid of the fluid.... makes ALL you other organs work double time....you will feel better... I've come to the conclusion that a nap in the afternoon helps...I can't sleep at nite either...I have been knitting so much that my fingers think that EVERYTHING is a knitting needle...Work on your chair..We can't wait to see it all dolled up!

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by memasanders 30 Mar 2009

Thanks darlin As soon as I get the things done for the kids for easter I'm gonna start on the chair. I've been trying to put somethings on my ebay site to I need some hobby money heheh

Ronny, so sorry to read that you are having trouble sleeping - it is a pain!

I've just bought my mum home from hospital today and she said she hasn't slept well. They kept waking her to take vitals!!!! Which is of course their job!

I think she will sleep well tonight - she said she was watching paint go up the walls, and yellow spots on the sheets etc. I think they gave her too much "fairy dust" if you get my drift!!

Anyway good suggestions from Meganne - she knows all about not sleeping too well. My best advice is to pray for everyone you know starting with yourself, then family and friends - works everynight for me. If all else fails - count sheep!
LOL
Love and blessings Chris

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by memasanders 30 Mar 2009

Thanks sweathear I have this thing I do when i crochet, knit, sew whatever every stitci is a prayer. I'm at peace as far as that is concerned. Me and the Lord are tight heheh. Seriously if I didn't have my faith well i jsut don't know Not to mention you guys you are all great. Hope you have a wonderful day and I will keep you and your mom in my prayers. (Oh by the way alittle fairey dust never hurt anyone)LOL

by pennifold 30 Mar 2009

You're welcome Ronny - I always read your emails. I can't imagine the discomfort you must be going through. I am 56 and so far have been blessed with great health. You have to look after yourself and get those problems under control. I am so thankful also for this site. Everyone is so caring.
Love Chris

So sorry to hear you are still having trouble sleeping, Ronny.
I sometimes sit up all night because I'm just not tired. That doesn't happen now that i'm having chemo, but I wouldn't recommend chemo as a cure for insomnia, too many other side affects. LOL!!!

Pain of any kind, is the absolute pits!! I do hope your doctor can find a solution for you soon.
hugs n blessings, M

Have you tried counting wabbits that turn into Bambi's as they are jumping over your head????
Or isn't your medication THAT strong???!!

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by memasanders 30 Mar 2009

Sweetie I've been seeing wabbits for a long time lol. By the way Thumper is one of my all time favorite characters. i think he's darling. I had to come to my daughters today, I get here around 5:45 usually but dummy me I forgot the medicine for pain & nausea. Had to stop and dig it out. I was so sick i couldn't hold my head up. I know you know what i'm taking about. The kind you juat want to ball up in a fetal position a not move until it goes away. I feel alot better now everything has kicked in. But it'sawful to have to take medicine to function. There is nothing they can do to fix anything but medication and he gives me anything I want it just sucks. Well enough of my pity party, Oh by the way thanks for the e-mail it brightened my day. I tried to send it back but for some reason I'm having trouble. The baby is precious. thanks honey you mean alot to me so you take care of yourself and I hope you have a restful night and a glorious day. God Bless luv Ronny