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[jedigirl]

Not usually CLKD , sometimes put an ice pack on by the end of the day. xx

[CLKD]

I take Nurofen successfully, as soon as a headache begins or my back starts to ache, I swallow a tablet.  Himself uses those 'deep heat' creams, I expect it's the rubbing action that helps  ……  with sciatica I find 1 tablet and a brisk walk usually eases the pain.   

[linz57]

The whole of my back is painful, my neck is painful, I have a very painful trigger point in my shoulder, my legs ache and I generally feel like cr*p. Something tells me I need to go back up to a full 50mg hrt patch. I feel I've aged 30 years in the month I've been on the half patch but until this week I really thought I was doing ok. Damn.....
You mentioned your husband uses that deep heat cream CLKD, I think I need to dig some out of the first aid box tonight otherwise I may need a winch and pulley to get my achy bones up to bed !

[Kymmie]

This has to be my favourite thread. I was lurking - browsing reading this has answered all my million and one questions.

My compliant is growling grumbling Tummy

[CLKD]

Sciatica  - can't even sit on the loo 

[Annie0710]

Sciatica  - can't even sit on the loo 

You need to go to the loo! How on earth are you managing if you can't do that ?!

X

[CLKD]

I have to let go in small amounts .......... TMI?  I need to take some pain relief B4 my bath.  I think it's because I didn't bend correctly when loading the dishwasher 

[Night_Owl]

Dry, itchy, sore eyes.

The Optician has suggested Lacri-Lube, to be used at night - I had no idea you could buy "lube" for the eyes!

[Annie0710]

Dry, itchy, sore eyes.

The Optician has suggested Lacri-Lube, to be used at night - I had no idea you could buy "lube" for the eyes!

I was told to use that, it didn't really work for me.  And then I had greasy eyes the next day x

[CLKD]

Fortunately after my bath the sciatica eased enough to be able to sit down when necessary ;-).

As for itchy eyes, mine feel dry, scratchy - like they have half of Brighton Beach in them  then of course I rub, so they itch, feel dry ......

[Night_Owl]

Dry, itchy, sore eyes.

The Optician has suggested Lacri-Lube, to be used at night - I had no idea you could buy "lube" for the eyes!

I was told to use that, it didn't really work for me.  And then I had greasy eyes the next day x

Annie, I have persevered with using the Lacri-Lube (only at night, just before bed would never use it during the day) and it's proving to be really good stuff - it has made a BIG difference to my dry eyes.  It's strange stuff - like putting vaseline in the eyes - and I can't see that well to get upstairs - however now I don't wake up in the night scratching my eyes which is a big bonus.  It washes off well in the shower the next morning.   I may be hooked on using this long-term as I'm drying out everywhere like an old prune.  Maybe worth another try?

[Annie0710]

Dry, itchy, sore eyes.

The Optician has suggested Lacri-Lube, to be used at night - I had no idea you could buy "lube" for the eyes!

I was told to use that, it didn't really work for me.  And then I had greasy eyes the next day x

Annie, I have persevered with using the Lacri-Lube (only at night, just before bed would never use it during the day) and it's proving to be really good stuff - it has made a BIG difference to my dry eyes.  It's strange stuff - like putting vaseline in the eyes - and I can't see that well to get upstairs - however now I don't wake up in the night scratching my eyes which is a big bonus.  It washes off well in the shower the next morning.   I may be hooked on using this long-term as I'm drying out everywhere like an old prune.  Maybe worth another try?

Hi .  Yes I only get dry eyes during the night, they're fine daytime.  I'm a contact lens wearer and know what you mean about not being able to see when applied lol.  I'm on day 16 of Tibolone and I've noticed the last few days (could be coincidental) that they are improved, not perfect but can open and focus much quicker

If things go bad again I'll definitely try the gel again x

[CLKD]

Slow transit 

[babyjane]

I use Systane eye drops and get them on prescription although you can buy them otc.  They are good too as they coat the eyeball and last a number of hours.  There are also systane gel drops which last even longer, overnight 

Slow transit is frustrating, annoying, antisocial and an unnecessary, stupid thing.  I think hormones(or lack of) can cause it as it occurs without warning at regular intervals with no change of diet or anything, and I make sure I drink enough every day.  It's worse if I am out of routine or rushed in the morning.

[CLKD]

I am looking for a similar thread but can't find it.  Yet.

My complaint is: the Forum is iffy ........ causing repetitive strain injury