Pain, Pain, Pain

[Gerri]

Hi Sassy,

Your post is interesting because I too have been on Lasix since January. I just couldn't take the swollen feet and ankles anymore and my onc decided to let me give it a try. At the same time, I was having trouble sleeping because my hips hurt me so much at night, no matter what position I tried. Our mattresses were overdue to be replaced so we went out and bought a new bed - this helped a great deal with my sleeping problems. I also take Iceland Joint Relief. So....I'm not sure if it is a combination of all of the above, but my aches and pains while not completely gone, are definitely better. I still get stiff after sitting for a long time but everything loosens up when I start moving. The fact that I can see my ankles again and my feet don't look like balloons at the end of the day make taking Lasix worth it. If it has also helped in the joint area, all the better.

All my best,

[harrie]

Water aerobics is a good form of exercise. It not only puts no impact on joints, but it involves working a variety of muscles in legs and arms as you work against the resistance of the water. I recently gave it a try because I had injured my lower back and it went into the sciatica nerve when I went running before it was completely healed. It was rec that I try H20 aerobics and I was surprised on how much I liked it! It is something you can make as intense or as easy as you choose. We work our inner outer thighs, calves, chest, bis, tris, and even our abs, as well as a fair amount of cardio. By the time I am done I feel relaxed and worked out. Not bad and very refreshing in this warmer weather here.