Re: Mike- Thanks and here is a note from my Mother-

[Guest guest]

First off, I can't email your mom direct because Yahoo did it's

standard " block the ending " on her email address.

Second, there are two primary types of Diabetes: Type I, which is

insulin dependent and Type II, which is not. I know that Type I

needs insulin, period, and that Type II may or may not. I can't

tell from your mom's note which type she has.

I do, however, have definite concern about this statement " My lower

legs from knee down is swelled up most of the time, and he said it

is probably due to the pills he put me on for the sugar " he, of

course, referring to the doctor. The " Complications of Diabetes "

section of my pathology book says " Edemea: This condition develops

in the extremeties because of sluggish blood return. This can give

rise to stasis dermatitis. " My Lymphatic Drainage Therapy manual

says " Edema and lymphedema may be either a good indication OR a

contraindication for lymphatic drainage depending on the origins

(eitologies) of the edemas, their complications and the training of

the therapists. " So, the question is whether the swelling is

irritating and inconvenient, but not critical, water retention from

the pills or something more serious.

In general, " massage is indicated for people with diabetes as long

as their tissue is healthy and they receive medical clearance. "

Basically, it helps improve circulation.

Hard to tell on the knee whether we are talking about an arthitic

condition, complications of the lower leg edema, or something else.

Regardless, my approach would be what it is for most joint

questions - Polarity X technique to try to control the pain,

probably followed by a two hand hold, above and below the knee, to

address tendon and muscle issues (still polarity/energy, just a

different hand hold).

For the difficulty breathing, I would look at an energetic diaphragm

release to begin with. This could be with acupressure, polarity or

visceral manipulation. I know techniques in all three. (I also

know standard Swedish massage treatment techniques but I would go

for the energetic approaches first because they are far less

invasive and much more comfortable to receive). Her comment about

feeling like " the abdomen puts too much pressure on something, "

suggests that some gentle visceral manipulation might also be worth

considering.

I'm no doctor, but I find your mom's comment " I feel like he has me

on way too many pills when they arnt doing much to help " interesting

to say the least. The first question I would ask is how many of the

nine she lists are being taken to counteract effects directly caused

by one or more of the same nine? I've seen that nonsense more than

once in the last couple of years.

She listed the pills she is taking. See if she can check them to

find out which ones are prescribed for which conditions. If you can

get that back to me, I can do a drug interaction/adverse reaction

check for her.

Between me and thee, however, I really don't like that comment or

seeming lack of concern on the doctor's part about the swelling in

the lower legs.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Mike-

She is looking up her meds to see what is for what-

I'm confused- between hers and mine.....

But she will be e-mailing more tomorrow....... she was so tired she just went

right on to bed- but she did get the forwarded email........

Hugsssssssssssssss TJ

Re: Mike- Thanks and here is a note from my Mother-

First off, I can't email your mom direct because Yahoo did it's

standard " block the ending " on her email address.

Second, there are two primary types of Diabetes: Type I, which is

insulin dependent and Type II, which is not. I know that Type I

needs insulin, period, and that Type II may or may not. I can't

tell from your mom's note which type she has.

I do, however, have definite concern about this statement " My lower

legs from knee down is swelled up most of the time, and he said it

is probably due to the pills he put me on for the sugar " he, of

course, referring to the doctor. The " Complications of Diabetes "

section of my pathology book says " Edemea: This condition develops

in the extremeties because of sluggish blood return. This can give

rise to stasis dermatitis. " My Lymphatic Drainage Therapy manual

says " Edema and lymphedema may be either a good indication OR a

contraindication for lymphatic drainage depending on the origins

(eitologies) of the edemas, their complications and the training of

the therapists. " So, the question is whether the swelling is

irritating and inconvenient, but not critical, water retention from

the pills or something more serious.

In general, " massage is indicated for people with diabetes as long

as their tissue is healthy and they receive medical clearance. "

Basically, it helps improve circulation.

Hard to tell on the knee whether we are talking about an arthitic

condition, complications of the lower leg edema, or something else.

Regardless, my approach would be what it is for most joint

questions - Polarity X technique to try to control the pain,

probably followed by a two hand hold, above and below the knee, to

address tendon and muscle issues (still polarity/energy, just a

different hand hold).

For the difficulty breathing, I would look at an energetic diaphragm

release to begin with. This could be with acupressure, polarity or

visceral manipulation. I know techniques in all three. (I also

know standard Swedish massage treatment techniques but I would go

for the energetic approaches first because they are far less

invasive and much more comfortable to receive). Her comment about

feeling like " the abdomen puts too much pressure on something, "

suggests that some gentle visceral manipulation might also be worth

considering.

I'm no doctor, but I find your mom's comment " I feel like he has me

on way too many pills when they arnt doing much to help " interesting

to say the least. The first question I would ask is how many of the

nine she lists are being taken to counteract effects directly caused

by one or more of the same nine? I've seen that nonsense more than

once in the last couple of years.

She listed the pills she is taking. See if she can check them to

find out which ones are prescribed for which conditions. If you can

get that back to me, I can do a drug interaction/adverse reaction

check for her.

Between me and thee, however, I really don't like that comment or

seeming lack of concern on the doctor's part about the swelling in

the lower legs.

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

Thanks Mike-

She is looking up her meds to see what is for what-

I'm confused- between hers and mine.....

But she will be e-mailing more tomorrow....... she was so tired she just went

right on to bed- but she did get the forwarded email........

Hugsssssssssssssss TJ

Re: Mike- Thanks and here is a note from my Mother-

First off, I can't email your mom direct because Yahoo did it's

standard " block the ending " on her email address.

Second, there are two primary types of Diabetes: Type I, which is

insulin dependent and Type II, which is not. I know that Type I

needs insulin, period, and that Type II may or may not. I can't

tell from your mom's note which type she has.

I do, however, have definite concern about this statement " My lower

legs from knee down is swelled up most of the time, and he said it

is probably due to the pills he put me on for the sugar " he, of

course, referring to the doctor. The " Complications of Diabetes "

section of my pathology book says " Edemea: This condition develops

in the extremeties because of sluggish blood return. This can give

rise to stasis dermatitis. " My Lymphatic Drainage Therapy manual

says " Edema and lymphedema may be either a good indication OR a

contraindication for lymphatic drainage depending on the origins

(eitologies) of the edemas, their complications and the training of

the therapists. " So, the question is whether the swelling is

irritating and inconvenient, but not critical, water retention from

the pills or something more serious.

In general, " massage is indicated for people with diabetes as long

as their tissue is healthy and they receive medical clearance. "

Basically, it helps improve circulation.

Hard to tell on the knee whether we are talking about an arthitic

condition, complications of the lower leg edema, or something else.

Regardless, my approach would be what it is for most joint

questions - Polarity X technique to try to control the pain,

probably followed by a two hand hold, above and below the knee, to

address tendon and muscle issues (still polarity/energy, just a

different hand hold).

For the difficulty breathing, I would look at an energetic diaphragm

release to begin with. This could be with acupressure, polarity or

visceral manipulation. I know techniques in all three. (I also

know standard Swedish massage treatment techniques but I would go

for the energetic approaches first because they are far less

invasive and much more comfortable to receive). Her comment about

feeling like " the abdomen puts too much pressure on something, "

suggests that some gentle visceral manipulation might also be worth

considering.

I'm no doctor, but I find your mom's comment " I feel like he has me

on way too many pills when they arnt doing much to help " interesting

to say the least. The first question I would ask is how many of the

nine she lists are being taken to counteract effects directly caused

by one or more of the same nine? I've seen that nonsense more than

once in the last couple of years.

She listed the pills she is taking. See if she can check them to

find out which ones are prescribed for which conditions. If you can

get that back to me, I can do a drug interaction/adverse reaction

check for her.

Between me and thee, however, I really don't like that comment or

seeming lack of concern on the doctor's part about the swelling in

the lower legs.

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

Thanks Mike-

She is looking up her meds to see what is for what-

I'm confused- between hers and mine.....

But she will be e-mailing more tomorrow....... she was so tired she just went

right on to bed- but she did get the forwarded email........

Hugsssssssssssssss TJ

Re: Mike- Thanks and here is a note from my Mother-

First off, I can't email your mom direct because Yahoo did it's

standard " block the ending " on her email address.

Second, there are two primary types of Diabetes: Type I, which is

insulin dependent and Type II, which is not. I know that Type I

needs insulin, period, and that Type II may or may not. I can't

tell from your mom's note which type she has.

I do, however, have definite concern about this statement " My lower

legs from knee down is swelled up most of the time, and he said it

is probably due to the pills he put me on for the sugar " he, of

course, referring to the doctor. The " Complications of Diabetes "

section of my pathology book says " Edemea: This condition develops

in the extremeties because of sluggish blood return. This can give

rise to stasis dermatitis. " My Lymphatic Drainage Therapy manual

says " Edema and lymphedema may be either a good indication OR a

contraindication for lymphatic drainage depending on the origins

(eitologies) of the edemas, their complications and the training of

the therapists. " So, the question is whether the swelling is

irritating and inconvenient, but not critical, water retention from

the pills or something more serious.

In general, " massage is indicated for people with diabetes as long

as their tissue is healthy and they receive medical clearance. "

Basically, it helps improve circulation.

Hard to tell on the knee whether we are talking about an arthitic

condition, complications of the lower leg edema, or something else.

Regardless, my approach would be what it is for most joint

questions - Polarity X technique to try to control the pain,

probably followed by a two hand hold, above and below the knee, to

address tendon and muscle issues (still polarity/energy, just a

different hand hold).

For the difficulty breathing, I would look at an energetic diaphragm

release to begin with. This could be with acupressure, polarity or

visceral manipulation. I know techniques in all three. (I also

know standard Swedish massage treatment techniques but I would go

for the energetic approaches first because they are far less

invasive and much more comfortable to receive). Her comment about

feeling like " the abdomen puts too much pressure on something, "

suggests that some gentle visceral manipulation might also be worth

considering.

I'm no doctor, but I find your mom's comment " I feel like he has me

on way too many pills when they arnt doing much to help " interesting

to say the least. The first question I would ask is how many of the

nine she lists are being taken to counteract effects directly caused

by one or more of the same nine? I've seen that nonsense more than

once in the last couple of years.

She listed the pills she is taking. See if she can check them to

find out which ones are prescribed for which conditions. If you can

get that back to me, I can do a drug interaction/adverse reaction

check for her.

Between me and thee, however, I really don't like that comment or

seeming lack of concern on the doctor's part about the swelling in

the lower legs.

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca