Taking on water

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Horizon Rider, Jun 7, 2012.

  1. ramkatral

    ramkatral Heavy Load Member

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    Yup. As is the swelling of the legs. That was one of my first thoughts, too.
     
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  3. jayhawker_1012

    jayhawker_1012 Light Load Member

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    Yep same here. My wife is a nurse and I was reading her the the thread. There are tons of good suggestions but probably the best advice is to seek a professional opinion. That way you can rule out for surer any other medical issues.
     
  4. Horizon Rider

    Horizon Rider Bobtail Member

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    I appreciate all the nutritional advice guys ,unfortunately until I get out of PSD and tnt I won't have that much control over where to stop to eat healthiest ,I've already stopped with the Gatorade and unfortunately salads make me have to make the hundred yard clench and dash about 20 minutes later ,so will have to cut them into my diet slowly ,the jerky I'm going to have to take a mulligan on ,I don't eat it all the time but it is probably my one vice . I know it's willpower to change and i have it ,it's just going to be slow going until I get my own truck .Also can anyone tell me how many pairs of compression socks you get in a pack ?I can't see paying 60 or 70 bucks if it's only one or two pairs .
     
  5. jayhawker_1012

    jayhawker_1012 Light Load Member

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    Walmart- $7.99 a pair. Walgreens- $9.99 a pair
     
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  6. DragonTamerBrat

    DragonTamerBrat Road Train Member

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    You couldn't be more wrong. Loads are timed at 50mph. There are TONS AND TONS of Walmarts along your routes. YOU tell the trainer you need a WM stop to get healthy food. If that doesn't work, take it to the FM. I promise you that you WILL get to stop at WM. JCW stops at WM for groceries, and uses TS microwaves as necessary or his lunchbox cooker. THAT is around $25-$35 and makes life much easier. If he doesn't have a cooler or fridge or won't share same, he's a piss poor excuse for a trainer.
     
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  7. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    ...and get your blood sugar checked!!!!!
     
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  8. Horizon Rider

    Horizon Rider Bobtail Member

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    Blood sugar is fine ,other than being overweight I'm healthy ,going to see how things are with the swelling and other issues after a week of no Gatorade and just water .
     
  9. ramkatral

    ramkatral Heavy Load Member

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    A1C checks risk factors, not blood glucose. It's important to get it done.
     
  10. DragonTamerBrat

    DragonTamerBrat Road Train Member

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    I'm with Ram on this. It could be just high sodium, but it sounds like diabetes rearing it's read. When you say "my blood sugar is ok" what is the number? And under what conditions?
     
  11. ramkatral

    ramkatral Heavy Load Member

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    Between 80-120 is where it should stay.
     
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