Re peppermint oil: I have a mentholated gel I use on legs for restless leg. Vicks Vaporub has similar effect, but I prefer the gel. Between that and the body brush, no problem. I find the smell very soothing.
If you have allergies, try herbal tea in small doses. ET jacks up your histamine load, and herbal tea makes me itch like crazy.
Christina, thanks so much for the positive post. I wonder everyday if the rest of my days will be worried about this blood disorder. I just retired and want to just enjoy life without worry, I feel good most of the days since my numbers are stable but, I have the worry every month when I go for a draw if it will go up. The doctor's approach is to take the medicine and keep living because it will not kill you. Knowing people who have been taking the Hydrae for years and still doing great is good to know. I am 65 would like to be around to see 77 or even reach my 80s. I now plan to teach for a while to keep busy and not just sitting around worrying. Your post definitely came at the right time for me. Mother's Day was bittersweet lost my mom 2 years ago, she was 95 but lived a wonderful life up to the end and my daughters and I had a wonderful day at mass, went to the cemetery and then dinner.
Thanks, again and please keep in touch. Jennifer
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Re peppermint oil: I have a mentholated gel I use on legs for restless leg. Vicks Vaporub has similar effect, but I prefer the gel. Between that and the body brush, no problem. I find the smell very soothing.
If you have allergies, try herbal tea in small doses. ET jacks up your histamine load, and herbal tea makes me itch like crazy.
Seven years on HU for me, 17 years with ET.
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4 ReactionsChristina, thanks so much for the positive post. I wonder everyday if the rest of my days will be worried about this blood disorder. I just retired and want to just enjoy life without worry, I feel good most of the days since my numbers are stable but, I have the worry every month when I go for a draw if it will go up. The doctor's approach is to take the medicine and keep living because it will not kill you. Knowing people who have been taking the Hydrae for years and still doing great is good to know. I am 65 would like to be around to see 77 or even reach my 80s. I now plan to teach for a while to keep busy and not just sitting around worrying. Your post definitely came at the right time for me. Mother's Day was bittersweet lost my mom 2 years ago, she was 95 but lived a wonderful life up to the end and my daughters and I had a wonderful day at mass, went to the cemetery and then dinner.
Thanks, again and please keep in touch. Jennifer
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