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11-24-2011, 02:51 PM | #11 | |||
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Dogs are marking territory, and reading sign. It's more like a public bulletin board than poetry, given the information they can glean about their ilk from an olfactory reading - they can identify the individual dogs, their sex, general health, stage of estrous cycle/pregnancy, fear, pack order, and a lot more. Since dogs smell in layers (vs. blends) they can keep all this straight about each individual dog. They're just keeping up with the local "news". Doc
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11-30-2011, 09:38 PM | #12 | ||
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Well, maybe it's dog poetry, Doc S?
Like, maybe the Irish setter down the street would write this poem: Where to go? I thought it fine beside the scented pine, upon redolent roots among the stones, and pitchy cones... But no, anent along the path I went, admired the dogwood and its bark, and crossed the park to watch a squirrel on the fence. And then, since time is not eternal for a dog behind a fallen log where the maple drops it wingéd seed I peed. I don't know for sure if doing foot exercises and massage are helping, but it seems there's less numbness lately. Could be just normal variation in the syndrome, it could be placebo effect (I feel better when I think I can do something about my condition)...or maybe the old feets really are responding. Got a copy of my bloodwork today, everything indicates horse-like healthiness. |
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12-03-2011, 11:20 AM | #13 | |||
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Back when I first joined NT (or thereabouts) and hadn't a clue (as if I've got one now) my DW was massaging one foot every morning for 10-20 min (leaving the other alone as a control) to see if it would be therapeutic. It seemed to make a slight difference, but nothing epiphanic, and after we stopped, things seemed to even out again. I think I've experienced more improvement from some of the supplements, though it's hard to gage because progress is so slow. Then again... who'd turn down a foot massage? [insert smilie here] Doc Doc
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12-27-2011, 09:37 AM | #14 | ||
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03-22-2012, 05:44 AM | #15 | ||
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I used to walk 5 miles a day before my diagnosis of neuropathy. When I asked my first neurologist what activities/exercises will avoid future damage in my nerves and preserve all the healthy ones. He told me emphatically that there is no activities nor exercise that can damage the nerves. Is t his true? When I can, I walk very briefly - like 800 steps (I count my steps now because I am wearing a pedometer). I do the stationary bicycle for 30 mins. I put soft paddings on the pedals to (at least) reduce the pain. Its walking and standing that I cannot tolerate - maybe its because putting the weight on the feet makes it untolerable. Thank you. |
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03-31-2012, 04:38 PM | #16 | |||
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Foot massages (or more aptly, pressing the fluids out) helps a good bit with this pain/sensitivity, (not to mention making my slippers fit more loosely) albeit temporarily. I'm hoping that keeping it up will prevent/retard any permanent damage, and can't wait until it goes away again... Doc
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03-31-2012, 08:17 PM | #17 | ||
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After the surgery, the doctor put me on the antibiotic Levaquin 500 mg's for 14 days. My PN worsened, as well as the Edema started within a week or two after surgery. Also, Statis Dermatatis of the feet,ankles, legs to the knees started shortly afterwards as well. All after the surgery/Levaquin. To say the least; this has really added to the burning pain in the feet/ankles and leg pain. At first, I had to keep changing shoes and slippers sizes. Since being on the meds for edema, I have maintained the same size although, I still get some swelling in my left leg at times. Ger |
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