Why am I writing this stuff in my blog?? I guess I always consider that someone else might be suffering from the same thing and might be interested. Yeah...let's go with that.
My cardiologist prescribed a diuretic to reduce the swelling in my legs. He prescribed one pill per day. Didn't do a thing. So I increased it to two (on his recommendation). I piddled more but the swelling in my legs didn't go down. I gave that up, probably too soon, but it is what it is.
Meanwhile, my toenails were out of control. Hadn't been cut since December. I really can't reach them to cut them myself. I was told that a podiatrist could handle that via insurance (instead of nail salons) and I would get foot care in the process. My cardio doc recommended seeing a podiatrist, so this Tuesday, I did, and boy! am I glad I did! We are at least on track to figure out what's going on with my poor legs. Had blood tests today and am on an antibiotic for cellulitis (although it doesn't seem to be helping with the heat and redness). I just keep on pluggin'.
The Old Gray Mare, she ain't what she used to be!
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