Extra sleep

Which oils would you use?

@eileenleyva I have coconut oil, and my feet would appreciate it, I am sure. I have also purchased topical oils that are made up of olive oil and essential oils.

@GardenGerty Most famous in our country is the virgin coconut oil. But I use all healing oils offered to me.

I am doing okay, thanks.

@Shavkat First time I have had the shot, and I think it is helpful.

@GardenGerty You are welcome.

I do too. The recurring pain is miserable.

@allen0187 I am glad, however, that at this time they do not believe I need knee replacement. I am old enough to need it, but not that bad off. Other things help for now.

@GardenGerty sorry to hear about that.

I actually wake up before 4:30. 5 is when my alarm goes off but I am usually awake when that happens.

@toniganzon I have done this all of my life.

@GardenGerty You do wake up early.

I hope so too!

@marlina and @jaboUK thank you both. It is strange, because my knee seems to cause both my calves and hip to have muscle spasms.

I hope you can get the AMD taken care of. My sister has it, and it is progressing. One eye is good, but she is now wearing a patch on the other one.

@GardenGerty Thank you. My doctor ordered me to get Areds2, pricey, but after a year, doctor says not progressing. Stores like Walgreens, has it on sale this week, buy one get one half off plus coupons, at walgreens site, free account. I take lutein, bilberry and multi collagen too. I pray to Saints Lucy patron saint of eyes too.

Mostly it did not hurt, but at one point it hit a tender point that seemed to have pressure. Not so bad, though. The injection actually has lidocaine in it with the steroid. It kills the pain.

@GardenGerty How much improvement do you feel from it now?

I am pleased with it as it is much better than taking pills because it seems to work faster and does not have to go through my whole body. It is less damaging to the heart and kidneys.

@GardenGerty Right

It was a good day. I am taking time off tomorrow.

@GardenGerty that is good to know

It is my right knee, and yes, we are thinking that the spasms both in my calf and in my hip are related at least in part to my knee. This is my first cortisone shot and I am optimistic. I am also drinking glasses of generic V8 as that was recommended by a doctor a few years ago and it helps 9vitamins and minerals in it). My podiatrist recommended Voltaren Gel. It seems to help too. I checked it out with my primary before buying it, because I cannot take it orally. In fact, right now I will put some on the arch of my right foot because it has a spasm. You might ask your doctor about it, but it is over the counter.

@GardenGerty I have Voltaren feel or cream but it says it should only be used on certain joints. I think that's the one I have. Both my knees have been replaced. My one thigh was having the charlie horses and the same side arch is having a flare-up of plantar fasciitis.

My day was pretty good, we had outdoor recess and the fresh air feels great.

I was pleasantly surprised.

It really felt good to sleep a little more.

@GardenGerty I agree with you.

Good sleep is essential to healing.

@GardenGerty 100% agree

Time will tell on the shot.

I hope so as well.

Yes, it has been a good day.

I was pleasantly surprised.