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Adriaan, the compression stockings are really not too much of a pain to wear. I had to wear them for several weeks after abdominal surgery. Perhaps us girls don't notice it so much since we are used to wearing things like pantyhose and such. But seriously, they will help you. Like Popeye said, getting some exercise and cutting down on salt intake will also help with the circulation issues. Doesn't mean you need to spend hours in the gym every day, but just a regular evening walk will do wonders for the circulation issues. I had the same problem some years back, and the walking improved things greatly!

Here's hoping you find what caused the rash and reaction and you can get back to doing the things you enjoy very soon!

Robbyn

If you risk nothing, you risk everything!

 

Current builds

Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0

AL San Francisco II

Mordaunt (Euro Model)

Completed Builds

18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro
 

In the closet

Battle Station

Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)

 

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thanks Randy i am feeling positive and looking forward to get back to building :)

 

thanks Popeye and yes i am overweight and losing weight has been a focus for a while but last few years i have had a fair bit of set backs and food has always been my feel good solution. But this issue has shown how difficult it can get so more motivation as i dont want to have this happen again

 

thanks Robbyn i hope you are right. Walking always been something i have done with sometimes trips up to the mountains for 20 - 30Km day walks.

now my fitness level is pretty bad. I purchased a wii board and fitnes program year or 2 ago which was helping me alot . planning on getting back on to it :)

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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Good to hear positive thoughts Adriaan. Keep up the good brain waves... can't hurt eh?

 

We got a Wii a few years ago and I thought what fun but felt the fitness part would be a laugh... until I tried it and boy was I surprised how out of shape I was... I worked out on that thing 3 times a week and it made a difference... has been about a year or so now and I'm not sedimentary but I don't really 'work out' ... now I'll have to start all over again but I'm glad you brought it up... I think i'll do it tomorrow ;)

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Adriaan,

 

You have a great attitude and I'm sure you'll figure it out. The hardest part of the challenge tests is remembering what you put where to test.  Like rubbing sawdust from different woods.  If you get a reaction to one, it's tough to remember which one it was. Hopefully it's something you don't often use or work with.

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Actually before my disability I wore support/compression stocking for a time. They are a pain to get on but actually you notice a huge difference at the end of the day.

Do you stand alot at work, are the floors concrete, Tile or hard surface on concrete included? Years of standing on concrete is hard on the legs.

Also the Sodium and water thing is typically a kidney function issue if water retention is the issue. Water flushes sodium out, the body is designed this way. Its not the sodium or the water, it's something else.

There are a lot of misunderstanding about sodium and how the body uses it. Sodium Does Not cause high blood pressure. It's one of those cause and effect problems that MD's don't seem to understand. In a healthy person, water will flush sodium and prevent water retention. The sodium isn't the cause, its the efffect of something else.

 

Another thing to consider is laundry detergent or softner. I've had reactions to that in the past if Tam changed brands or the company changed recipes on the formula. New and improved may mean - now it causes issues. We make our own laundry soap now.

 

The sad part of this is you may never know what caused the issue. It may also be a warning of under the surface issues in health. Sadly my background in biochem and analytical/organic chem along with my disablity has changed the way I see MD's. Too many CAN NOT put the big picture together, at least here in the US. I've also found them to be overconfident in there understanding. I've had dozens that have told me things I know to be false. Maybe this is just a USA problem. Since my disablity I've kept track and have seen just under 50 different doctors. I never cease to be amazed by the ignorance demonstrated by nearly all MD's. The only thing greater then the ignorance is the arrogance.

 

Just to demonstrate - the only MD I still see is my family (GP) doctor. With all the blood sugar issues I've had and the medicine changes I've had in the last few months, I've had 2 inconsistencies (I call them lies or negligence) told to me in the last few months. The last one for example was when they started the insulin. My MD stated that it was rDNA produced and was exactly the same as human insulin. 2 paragraphs into the literature states that Lantus is a modified form of insulin. It has 3 amino acids changed. This is to allow it to last 24 hours.

My issue is this. Sickle cell is due to a change of JUST 1 amino acid in the blood cell. JUST 1. Yet Lantus has 3 human introduced changes. I don't call that the same identical molecule. The main issue is that most MD's continuing Ed is done by drug reps that have no medical background. In the US to be a drug rep required a BS degree and that doesn't mean ANY biology classes. A grad with a BS in philosophy is as qualified as one in biochem. The sad truth is so much of it just comes down to MONEY.

 

I RANT because I care. I have been destroyed by disablity and the medical profession. Even after way over 100 to 200k dollars in testing, still they are clueless as to what I have. It started with a tick bite that was confirmed Lyme disease, but bacterial infections are so misunderstood and germ theory is Wrong. I hope only the best for you and hope you recieve the quality of care you deserve. Here in the US that's nearly an impossiblity. I hope things are better in OZ.

 

All the best, hopefully this will all work out. Don't be afraid to be pro-active though. You know better then anyone what your body is telling you.

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i am mostly desk bound these days but make sure to stretch my legs now and then

 

Keith i agree with you on MD's. If i had consulted the skin specialist earlier instead of relying on the expertise of my GP then most of the issues i had would not have happened.  I am still convinced that the medication caused me to be super alergic to anything . thats why i am postponing going back to building untill my skin is back to normal. I am hoping then with more care i will not have any more reactions

 

i hope all the best for you too Keith

 

Mark when i start buildign again i wil make sure i ll have as little contact with the materials as possible. wearing gloves masks and long pants should go along way for that :)

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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well I was going to post a progress picture but instead its one of the finished puzzle

 

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will look tomorrow for some another one to keep me occupied next two weeks

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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Hi Adriaan,

 

That's a great jigsaw from ravens burger you've got there !

We almost bought a jigsaw with 5000 pieces…….

Also from Jan van Haasteren.

I know it will come one day.

It take us more then two weeks to finish that one.

I will be waiting patiently for your return to the shipyard.

 

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yeah I had fun with it. 3000 is the most I can go though as you can see it takes up the whole table

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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Adriaan,

 

Glad things are improving....in the meantime, get a bigger table (-; ....

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

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The hardest puzzle I ever saw only had 500 pieces.  It was pure white except for a dot in the upper right hand corner.  It irritated me no end that when I was done, it was upside down.   :rolleyes:

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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My best one only had about 500 pieces - but all of equal shape ...

 

.. what a hell.

 

My actual one has about 2.500 and is threedimensional - Vic-Vic-Hourray ;-)

 

Daniel

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See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/

Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit) and other useful bits.

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we built this one a couple of years ago, for the sole intention of being used on a wall

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Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on
 

All the best

Kevin :omg:


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KEEP IT REAL!

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that's a big puzzle........and a huge room to match!   very nice!

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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sorry for late reply but havent been posting too much

 

thanks Randy  but a bigger table would probably mena a bigger house too :P

 

Mark and Daniel :D  :D :D  

 

Kevin i too have some smaller ones hanging on the walls . not sure if this one one will end up there too or not :)

 

 

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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You went awful quiet Adriaan, hoping you are well and doing something fun!

Robbyn

If you risk nothing, you risk everything!

 

Current builds

Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0

AL San Francisco II

Mordaunt (Euro Model)

Completed Builds

18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro
 

In the closet

Battle Station

Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)

 

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Hi Adriaan, I just found your build. What a fantastic job and a lot of work. It is looking very very nice!

 

Hi have read of your pain and problems, I sincerely wish you well in your recovery and coping. Sounds like a long road ahead, but treat it like working on a bad kit.... take it by the horns and make it work for you the best that you can!

 

Cheers!

 

Darrryl

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Hi Adriaan

I hope you are getting somewhere towards fit

You are really missed on here

You aren't addicted to jigsaws I hope  :piratetongueor4: 

I have a small 1000 piece one I can retire to if my fingers need a long rest

Not that I think doing a jigsaw would give my fingers much rest

I mean, sorting through and picking up all those little pieces  :P 

 

Get well soon though Adriaan

And keep it up  :10_1_10: 

Mick

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<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, serif;">Current Build --- Will Everard --- </span><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3636-will-everard-by-micklen32-billing-boats-167/'>http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3636-will-everard-by-micklen32-billing-boats-167/</a></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Current Build --- Endeavour --- <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2804-hmb-endeavour-by-micklen32-occre-154/'>http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2804-hmb-endeavour-by-micklen32-occre-154/</a></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Completed --- Guitar --- <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://micksjem.blogspot.co.uk/'>http://micksjem.blogspot.co.uk/</a></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Completed --- Barcelona Taxi --- <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://micklen-taxi.blogspot.co.uk/'>http://micklen-taxi.blogspot.co.uk/</a></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Completed --- London Tram --- <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://micklen-tram.blogspot.co.uk/'>http://micklen-tram.blogspot.co.uk/</a></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Completed --- OcCre Mississippi --- <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1803-spirit-of-mississippi-by-micklen32-occre-180-a-hopefully-accurate-rendition/'>http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1803-spirit-of-mississippi-by-micklen32-occre-180-a-hopefully-accurate-rendition/</a></span>

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hello Robbyn . yes sorry i haven t been on much but all is well and my leg has improved lots. Today i finaly am wearing normal shoes to work :). and yes i had fun doign some of the jobs around the house that have been waiting for me ever since this started.

 

Thanks David :) good to have you back :)

 

Thanks edwin lifting my glass too had a nice cold beer yesterday to celebrate no more anitbiotics ;)

 

Thank you Darryl for the comment and the best wishes and you are just in time

 

Thanks Mick . no havent doen any more jigsaw puzzles. i have one on order but its not going to be here for another 2 weeks

 

 

that brings me to the good news. last night i have for the first time in weeks done a bit of sanding. not on the kom as i have to get my mind back in to what i was doing with her. I know sooon i l be hating the never ending sanding but it felt good to do something again :)

 

i will be gearing up (mask,gloves, long pants,..) to minimize any contact with glues and paints and hopefuly i wil get no more allergic reactions

 

so basicaly i am back !!!!! :)

 

 

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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Fantastic news, Adriaan.   Good to hear no more antibiotics and things are improving.

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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So happy to hear that Adriaan, maybe you and I can finally get something finished :D

Robbyn

If you risk nothing, you risk everything!

 

Current builds

Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0

AL San Francisco II

Mordaunt (Euro Model)

Completed Builds

18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro
 

In the closet

Battle Station

Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)

 

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thanks Mark  :)

 

thanks Robbyn i sure hope so . its about a year now since i started on the kom so i am anxious to finish it :)

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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Great news Adriaan !

Just take your time and another year for the KOM…...

Le Mirage is also a build that goes now for 1 1/2 year…...

And maybe one year more.

I'm happy that you are back in the saddle !

 

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Le Mirage is a lot more complex then the kom Sjors

 

added the door and some of the wall planking

not much but at least a start :)

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Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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Adriaan,

 

Glad you are getting better and able to do some things. No hurry, riverboats weren't really known for speed anyway......

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

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As a person trapped in a body that limits everything I do, I have felt the sorrow you've experienced first hand with this situation/illness.

It warms my heart to see you able to post KOM updates. Welcome back my friend, I've been very concerned and am so glad to see this episode ending for you. Take your time and welcome back to sanding :dancetl6:

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