MJSailors Posted August 22, 2023 #101476 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Wishing all who post here a very pleasant day! I have been reading about the various medical issues affecting some of us here. Hoping those affected with recent health challenges are able to get better and improve their situations. Regarding BP meds-I was prescribed by our family Dr, Amlodipine for years for slightly elevated BP. I also experienced swollen ankles. I thought that might have been caused by needing to loose weight, salty foods, need for more exercise, heat and humidity. But, when I tried to rectify those apparent causes of the swelling, I still had swollen ankles. I first saw a Cardiologist about two years ago. He was concerned about my ankles and proceeded to change the BP meds to a small dose of Metropol. Viola! No more swollen ankles even after indulging in some salty food on a hot and humid day-hot dogs at a ballgame for example. Just my insight into a side effect of Amlodipine . YMMV Hoping all here are feeling safe and loved today. MJ🙋🏻♀️ 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 22, 2023 #101477 Share Posted August 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, MJSailors said: Wishing all who post here a very pleasant day! I have been reading about the various medical issues affecting some of us here. Hoping those affected with recent health challenges are able to get better and improve their situations. Regarding BP meds-I was prescribed by our family Dr, Amlodipine for years for slightly elevated BP. I also experienced swollen ankles. I thought that might have been caused by needing to loose weight, salty foods, need for more exercise, heat and humidity. But, when I tried to rectify those apparent causes of the swelling, I still had swollen ankles. I first saw a Cardiologist about two years ago. He was concerned about my ankles and proceeded to change the BP meds to a small dose of Metropol. Viola! No more swollen ankles even after indulging in some salty food on a hot and humid day-hot dogs at a ballgame for example. Just my insight into a side effect of Amlodipine . YMMV Hoping all here are feeling safe and loved today. MJ🙋🏻♀️ Amlodipine is notorious for causing ankle swelling. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted August 22, 2023 #101478 Share Posted August 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: Amlodipine is notorious for causing ankle swelling. That's good to know as I take that med. My ankles don't swell up on home but anytime I cruise I get Fred Flintstone feet. Sorry for the pic. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 22, 2023 #101479 Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: That's good to know as I take that med. My ankles don't swell up on home but anytime I cruise I get Fred Flintstone feet. Sorry for the pic. Looks painful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted August 22, 2023 #101480 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Just now, Jimbo said: Looks painful. it wasn’t really till I got a beach massage and they were rubbing the tops of my feet. That really hurt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 22, 2023 #101481 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: That's good to know as I take that med. My ankles don't swell up on home but anytime I cruise I get Fred Flintstone feet. Sorry for the pic. Same here , feet and ankles were so bad I went to doctor right after last cruise. Did final payment for our harmony cruise in November yesterday. This will be our 20th rccl cruise. Edited August 22, 2023 by George C 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 22, 2023 #101482 Share Posted August 22, 2023 11 hours ago, taznremmy said: @grapau27 Happy Anniversary to you and Pauline. I love hearing stories of 'high school' sweethearts that are still together. You both look amazing....then and now. My oldest daughter and her husband only dated each other .They began dating 32 years ago . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromSea2ShiningSea Posted August 22, 2023 #101483 Share Posted August 22, 2023 A Happy Anniversary Toast to you, Graham and Pauline @grapau27. I hope you are having a wonderful day! We had a fun full day in Liverpool. Cheers! Kraken Coke & Peach Bellini 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 22, 2023 #101484 Share Posted August 22, 2023 14 hours ago, h20skibum said: Today was a teacher in-service day, so we had our two local grandkids from 7-5. School starts tomorrow for them. Took them out to breakfast, then back to their house so they could make some cookies for their lunches this week. I think they need to work on a more even distribution of those chocolate chips. If you like lots of chips, some of these would be just right Since it was a nice sunny day, we picked up some subs for lunch and spent time at the beach this afternoon. 11 hours ago, taznremmy said: @h20skibum Save me one with lots of chips. 😂 They are the greatest/smartest Grandkids ever. How do I know this… no raisins.😋 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 22, 2023 #101485 Share Posted August 22, 2023 RCI is absolutely out of control. I just priced a OVB on Oasis for Feb 2025. It was almost $4000.00 and the real kicker was that the refundable surcharge was $1075.00.🫨🫨🫨 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozark_Kid Posted August 22, 2023 #101486 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Here is a pic of the Jewel in Liverpool today. They are scheduled to be leaving in about 30 minutes. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted August 22, 2023 Author #101487 Share Posted August 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: RCI is absolutely out of control. I just priced a OVB on Oasis for Feb 2025. Come with us to Bella2....The guy on the beach as usual has excellent refundable deals. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozark_Kid Posted August 22, 2023 #101488 Share Posted August 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: RCI is absolutely out of control. I just priced a OVB on Oasis for Feb 2025. It was almost $4000.00 and the real kicker was that the refundable surcharge was $1075.00.🫨🫨🫨 5 minutes ago, dani negreanu said: Come with us to Bella2....The guy on the beach as usual has excellent refundable deals. Dani beat me to it. You can still get a good refundable price for Wonder in February of 2025! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted August 22, 2023 #101489 Share Posted August 22, 2023 On 8/20/2023 at 1:44 PM, grapau27 said: When I sold pharmacy products pill cutters were popular. Maybe your pharmacist will either cut them for you or sell you a pill cutter. I have a pill cutter, but the shape of the Losartan makes it a challenge. And they’re tiny! I turned 90 into 180 last week while watching Jeopardy. They’re just not exactly halves. 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted August 22, 2023 #101490 Share Posted August 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: RCI is absolutely out of control. I just priced a OVB on Oasis for Feb 2025. It was almost $4000.00 and the real kicker was that the refundable surcharge was $1075.00.🫨🫨🫨 Surcharge or deposit. Thought that refundable deposit only changed the size of the deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted August 22, 2023 Author #101491 Share Posted August 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, mo&fran said: Surcharge or deposit. Thought that refundable deposit only changed the size of the deposit. Surcharge. The deposit remains the same. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22, 2023 #101492 Share Posted August 22, 2023 40 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said: A Happy Anniversary Toast to you, Graham and Pauline @grapau27. I hope you are having a wonderful day! We had a fun full day in Liverpool. Cheers! Kraken Coke & Peach Bellini Thank you. I'm pleased you had a lovely time in Liverpool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted August 22, 2023 #101493 Share Posted August 22, 2023 34 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: RCI is absolutely out of control. I just priced a OVB on Oasis for Feb 2025. It was almost $4000.00 and the real kicker was that the refundable surcharge was $1075.00.🫨🫨🫨 I like your complaint far better than the person who is complaining and started a thread about Celebrity ship not having whole tomatoes!🙄😁 And I will echo others in asking why not Bella 2? Just curious. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22, 2023 #101494 Share Posted August 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, jagsfan said: I have a pill cutter, but the shape of the Losartan makes it a challenge. And they’re tiny! I turned 90 into 180 last week while watching Jeopardy. They’re just not exactly halves. You can get different sized pill cutters. The pharmacy should advise the right ones you need for the pills you need cutting. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted August 22, 2023 #101495 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 minute ago, dani negreanu said: Surcharge. The deposit remains the same. That is a bummer. Never tried it , still learning something new every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted August 22, 2023 #101496 Share Posted August 22, 2023 @Sea Dog Greg, when I was diagnosed with Lymphedema, my ankles were much more swollen than yours. Luckily no pain. I had to endure massages (which actually felt good) and bandaging my legs with "cloth bandages" like ace bandages from my toes to my knees, 2/3 times a week for a few months. My legs were measured every few weeks to be sure swelling was going down. So far, Lymphedema gone for now! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted August 22, 2023 Author #101497 Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, mo&fran said: That is a bummer. Never tried it , still learning something new every day. The refundable deposit is a kind of insurance, for which you pay more. Should you need to cancel up to 90 days before the cruise, you get your whole deposit back. Then the "rules of cancellation" kick in, no matter which kind of deposit you had. We always booked refundable for the peace of mind, even if we were 100% sure we'd take the cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted August 22, 2023 #101498 Share Posted August 22, 2023 @Keksie The shawl is exquisite. It will be a family heirloom! @grapau27 Your anniversary is about over but I hope it was a lovely one. I wish you and Pauline many more. @Sea Dog I saw this and thought of you. be glad you’re not a centipede! 2 2 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted August 22, 2023 #101499 Share Posted August 22, 2023 31 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said: @Sea Dog Greg, when I was diagnosed with Lymphedema, my ankles were much more swollen than yours. Luckily no pain. I had to endure massages (which actually felt good) and bandaging my legs with "cloth bandages" like ace bandages from my toes to my knees, 2/3 times a week for a few months. My legs were measured every few weeks to be sure swelling was going down. So far, Lymphedema gone for now! Great news Bonnie. I need to ask my doctor about that. Weird thing it only happens on cruises. All the rich food, salt and drinks probably don't help. 18 minutes ago, jagsfan said: @Keksie The shawl is exquisite. It will be a family heirloom! I could just imagine what 987 PT appointments would look like. 1 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted August 22, 2023 #101500 Share Posted August 22, 2023 56 minutes ago, Arzeena said: I like your complaint far better than the person who is complaining and started a thread about Celebrity ship not having whole tomatoes!🙄😁 And I will echo others in asking why not Bella 2? Just curious. Ha, I had to go look for that one! Wow. Personally, I prefer cut-up tomatoes vs. the whole ones (cherry tomatoes) that can explode when you bite them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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