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A Warm Tip for Blood Draws etc.
Blood tests of all kinds have been part of Christina’s life for many years. But recently she has added weekly saline infusions. Her veins are not always cooperative during all these procedures. They roll, blow and sometimes, just refuse to give anything.
During a recent infusion, after repeated attempts with no success, she realized she was feeling cold. Christinas always feels cold – her core temperature seems to be low right now. Well, the nurse brought in a portable heater and cranked it up. It made all the difference in the world. Since then, she has had success at every infusion. Her nurse warms up the room – and I mean WARM – and Christina holds her arm close to the heater. So far, things have been going much more smoothly.
If any of you have this issue, you may want to carry an instant hot pack, or even a heating pad. Get your arm as warm as possible and hopefully you will see a difference. It’s worth a try.
Hope it helps,
Denise
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Lyme Story on Fox News
Here is a link to a story on the Fox News website. I think her story will seem familiar to many of you.
It’s good to see coverage of this on a national news outlet.
Ticks Transmit More than Lyme Disease
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Permethrin Clothing
Have you heard of this? I found out about it a few weeks ago. Permethrin is a tick repellent that can be sprayed onto your clothing, as this sheet explains:
In addition, there are now clothing manufacturers that make clothing already permeated with permethrin.
10 Best Repellent Clothing Items
I don’t know about you, but for me these items make the great outdoors seem a little less threatening.
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Sorry for the delay…
Hi everyone,
Sorry I haven’t posted in a while. The past few weeks have included a spinal tap, a spinal headache, dehydration – it’s been rough for my daughter. We are, however, in a better place now.
I’ll be posting again soon…
Savannah Lyme Disease Support Group 