I have edema; but because of the PN cannot handle the added pain from the compression socks. Unfortunately, I have to take water pills daily to keep the swelling and water retention down.

The hardest part, for me thru all of this, was acceptance. Took quite some time; still struggle; but then realized the life I was passing on to those I loved was not good for them or myself. I needed to start caring more about others. I actually felt badly for my husband who could no longer enjoy the things we did together. His life has changed because of my illness as well. Really not the life any of us had planned....24/7 pain.


(Gerry)