Yes. Thats the one that got me last time.Under 65 paid at GP
GP thinks that's better than swelling around the ankles but I'm not going through that again.
I've only read about Ozempic but isn't the way it works is to reduce appetite? Which you've always stated as being under control so maybe it won't help.Saw GP today for follow up of endoscopy last month. All biopsies clear, no h.pylori on this report which is different to my earlier report.
Showed him my leg. Still red and swollen and at times warm. He's under the impression that the cause is the constant swelling causing skin to stretch making it weaker and susceptible to infections.
He has asked I go back to Lasix daily in the morning to try and reduce swelling and fluid control. Don't know what that means but don't drink too much and don't dehydrate. May need to try and stay under 2L/day.
He also mentioned compression stockings. We've discussed that here previously. I've had professionally fitted Jobst stockings in the past at just under the knee but that pushed the swelling up to around the knee and was more uncomfortable and worse than swelling around the ankles. GP thinks that's better than swelling around the ankles but I'm not going through that again.
Also talked about Ozempic. Type 2 diabetes but Hba1c is 5.5 and you need a Hba1c >7.0 to be considered for Ozempic. So Ozempic helps with diabetes control but is also capable of some decent weight loss.
Talk about catch-22. Oh well.
Yes by mimicking a naturally produced hormone which is speculated to increase the feeling of satiety and reduces emptying of stomach.reduce appetite
You might be right but people have reported very good results losing weight with Ozempic. At the moment for me it's a losing battle.I've only read about Ozempic but isn't the way it works is to reduce appetite? Which you've always stated as being under control so maybe it won't help.
Only with lifestyle changes....people have reported very good results losing weight with Ozempic
Maybe it's a Qld Health thing then??I'm never reminded?
FWIW: Mrs uses compression stockings and an applicator / fitter such asOf course not. Why would you go to a doctor then take notice of what they say?
I also wear compression stockings - grade 2 - and they are uncomfortable at times, and actually a bit difficult and painful to put on and off due to arthritic fingers, but I persevere.
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Sorry I didnt think about this earlier but it is part of the National Cervical Screening Program. It is managed by the same mob that runs the National bowel cancer screening program.Maybe it's a Qld Health thing then??
You can also turn them half inside out. i.e. roll top down over the foot as far as the start of the back of the heel. Place a suitable size sheet of paper inside the heel and have it sitting free up the back of your leg. Now slide your foot into the stocking foot and pull the stocking top up over the sheet of paper. Stocking should slide effortlessly up. At least I think that is how I used to do it. I haven't needed to wear a compression stocking for some years.FWIW: Mrs uses compression stockings and an applicator / fitter such as
EZY-AS Compression Stocking Applicator - Small • Able Medilink
EZy-AS Compression Stocking Applicator is a Lightweight, rigid designed to assist with fitting closed and open pressure garments to upper and lower limbs.www.ablemedilink.com.au
There is a better way*You can also turn them half inside out.
yes you can! But the applicator makes it much easier.You can also turn them half inside out. i.e. roll top down over the foot as far as the start of the back of the heel. Place a suitable size sheet of paper inside the heel and have it sitting free up the back of your leg. Now slide your foot into the stocking foot and pull the stocking top up over the sheet of paper. Stocking should slide effortlessly up. At least I think that is how I used to do it. I haven't needed to wear a compression stocking for some years.
Oh, the pull the paper out from the top.
Never tried of that one.There is a better way*
1) Get a plastic bag and put foot in it so the top of the bag reaches past the ankle - might have to cut the plastic bag to size.
2) Reach inside the stocking and turn half inside out and apply as per video
3) Pull off plastic bag from the toe end (*this assumes the toe end is open)
Must investigate. MrLtL had a bit of a dodgy bowel screen a few years ago - was going to follow up with GP but the Bowel Screening Mob wouldn't allow that and insisted on colonoscopy etc - got very insistent on the phone. He did have the colonoscopy and all was fine. He now refuses to take part after their heavy handed approach. Regardless of whether it is good preventative health he doesn't want anything to do with the program.Sorry I didnt think about this earlier but it is part of the National Cervical Screening Program. It is managed by the same mob that runs the National bowel cancer screening program.
The good news is there is a Participant Portal (same for both programs) where you can manage your communication preferences and your participation in any of the screening programs. it is accessed via the MyGov app. So for those who want tell the Gov to sticky beak elsewhere, here is a way to do it.