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Ellen K got a guestbook
15 years ago (October 12, 2010)
Ellen, this is just a stab, but my son experienced something like this and it turned out to be gouty arthritis. I know this can often accompay use of diuretics. When I was on Lasix before my surgery, I had a high uric acid and the doctor asked if I... Read more.
Ellen K got a guestbook
15 years ago (October 9, 2010)
Hello, Ellen, thanks for the compliment, but I don't feel like the bionic man; this experience has really brought humility into my life, which i believe is good. I do know it's important to get moving and like you wrote, really follow the recovery protocols. Thanks for sharing your experience... Read more.
Ellen K got a guestbook
15 years ago (September 30, 2010)
Hi Ellen I see all have given you encouragement on the HR, Ditto, 8 wks still 90-100 suprising the 1st 2 days in rehab HR only increased to 120 highest. That is so true about reading took me weeks, TV, still I get sooo tired yesterday after 2nd day rehab... Read more.

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