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I did pretty well today. I was rather tired, but I was able to persevere. I got quite a bit of billable time in today and that’s good.
I slept well last night. The bed even felt more comfortable than usual.
Tonight I have noticed some swelling in my calves and ankles. My ankles almost look like I’ve sprained them. The chemo is doing this. I’m going to contact the oncologist office and see what they recommend.
I went out and did a 1-mile walk tonight while the Vorlon Wife cut the grass. I thought the exercise might help reduce the swelling.
A friend suggested ice. Although that’s probably a good suggestion, I just don’t relish sticking both legs into a deep bucket of ice water.
I’m going to put a pillow at the foot of the bed tonight in an effort to raise my feet and let the fluid run downhill. It’ll probably give me a swelled head. Just what I need.
I’m off to bed.
Posted by The Vorlon at August 31, 2006 8:58 PMIf Humor can make the swelling disappear the problem won't last very long. You did well.
More Power to you
If your head or feet hurt, you hurt all over. A few years ago I got a foot bath. I put some hot water in it, some epson salts, and turn it on. The water swirls around and feels great. There is also an attachment to massage your feet. That works very well.
Posted by: reborrell at September 1, 2006 7:49 AMI just have to tell Rob Borrell how very good he made his massager sound. I could almost feel my feet smiling a little hoping I would go buy one of those neat little machines. Really, that sounded wonderful! Ruth
Posted by: Ruth Berlien at September 1, 2006 8:12 PMIt does indeed. Reb, do you have a brand name?
Posted by: Ted at September 1, 2006 8:26 PM