Recent content by Laine

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Yes, I think most of us are probably deficient in magnesium. That's a good reminder, thanks!

At home

Thank you Chet.

I don't think so recently

Thank you for your suggestions. My resting HR is 80s to 90s. That's a good point about medications that were once tolerated, may not be now. Thank you

Ok this isn't nice, but I've heard of people boxing up dirty kitty litter so the thief has a smelly surprise when they open your box! A neighbor also put her old TV in the box the new TV came in and put it out. It was picked up and hauled away for her.

Thank you Alligatorob, I think you are right.

Chris21E, I hope you are being treated by a cardiologist!

Thanks Becky

My heart rate has always been on the high side, but for the past year or so it easily goes up to the 130s or higher, after walking up a short flight of stairs, etc. With strenuous activity, 160s, and I start to feel bad. I am 65, thin, blood work is all good. I have normal EKG's. At my physical...

My heart rate has always been on the high side, but for the past year or so it easily goes up to the 130s or higher, after walking up a short flight of stairs, etc. With strenuous activity, 160s, and I start to feel bad. I am 65, thin, blood work is all good. I have normal EKG's. At my physical...

Newly retired 65 year old. Very pale skin. Even in my 20s if I didn't wear make up, I looked tired and/or ill. As part of my routine and self care, after washing up in the morning, I do put on make up, mostly for myself, whether I'm going out or not. I like it. I look awake and have some color...

Humans are social creatures. I think it is the exception rather than the rule that some of us don't need other people. Loneliness is a serious issue, like depression and studies show it can shorten the life span. Just know that like depression, saying "just get out there" or "snap out of it!"...

Hi Paco Dennis, I'm so sorry you had hives, but a word of warning, don't use both Benadryl oral AND the topical, some is absorbed through even intact skin and you can have toxicity. Hydrocortisone cream would be better to use with oral Benadryl. Hope you feel better! Laine, retiring RN...