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Caroline UK · 07-05-2007, 05:40 AM

Hi Christine
I have the same concerns regarding mozzie bites, and every night I spray my arm with Boots' own natural mosquito repellent. It comes in a small blue aerosol, and so far I haven't been bitten once. I don't THINK it contains DEET, but it's upstairs and I haven't got the energy to climb the stairs to check. It seems to be based on citronella, as mentioned here already.
Best wishes and have a fantastic time - let us know how you got on, won't you? By the way, have you had any thoughts on being fitted for a lymphoedema sleeve to wear as a precaution on the flight? I know this is an individual decision, but my lymphoedema specialist nurse thinks it's a good idea on these longer flights. Also the NHS has just agreed to supply them on prescription via GP's, as of April.

07-05-2007, 05:40 AM	#10
Caroline UK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 96	Boots' spray Hi Christine I have the same concerns regarding mozzie bites, and every night I spray my arm with Boots' own natural mosquito repellent. It comes in a small blue aerosol, and so far I haven't been bitten once. I don't THINK it contains DEET, but it's upstairs and I haven't got the energy to climb the stairs to check. It seems to be based on citronella, as mentioned here already. Best wishes and have a fantastic time - let us know how you got on, won't you? By the way, have you had any thoughts on being fitted for a lymphoedema sleeve to wear as a precaution on the flight? I know this is an individual decision, but my lymphoedema specialist nurse thinks it's a good idea on these longer flights. Also the NHS has just agreed to supply them on prescription via GP's, as of April. __________________ Caroline Diag. March 10th 2006, aged 46. Invasive ductal carcinoma, 2cm + multifocal. Stage 2, Grade 3 HER2+++, ER+/PR+ Right mast. May 2006. 6 of 20 nodes positive FEC x 4, taxotere x 4; port implanted after 6 cycles Rads x 25 1 year of Herceptin ended Nov 07. Arimidex 5 years Considering reconstruction, maybe soon...