Thread:Gaiasweetgirl/@comment-34366989-20180402202205/@comment-34708890-20180405070637

Please excuse my poking in, but wanted to both share and ask some info as I've been having some similar-ish health issues the past year.

Gaia, I suggest you avoid garlic while healing. I've been having vaginal bleeding issues and recently found out that garlic, while good for those with high blood pressure and such because it thins the blood, is not good for bleeding issues. I would think that while healing, which requires clotting mechanisms, it would be wise to avoid garlic (btw, I found this out when googling why my grated garlic turned neon green - what a hoot). If the bleeding doesn't stop... well, a hysterectomy was suggested to me, and I was scheduled for an oblation, so your story hits too close to home.

Oceanfront, I have found out the hard way this past year that some medications can really affect mood, as can hormone and blood chemistry fluctuations. And going off my meds really affected all three. When one has so little energy, it's nearly impossible to not be "shallow" (which I'm interpreting as taking care of yourself first and maybe only during this rough time). Hang in there. I'm told, and believe, that activity/exercise is often better than meds, but I've found it hard to do when anemic and so low energy. I'm hoping I can start a little walking in the next week.

I was always a wimp about using ice packs, but then read about putting ice on the injury, but heat at the same time further out from the injury. I found this made the ice pack easier to handle.

And what's this about ice tea causing kidney stones? Is it the sugar, or the caffeine in the black tea, or some other component?

If you mind my sticking my nose in, just tell me to get it out. In any case, best healing wishes to both of you.