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- Type of diabetes
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I tried taking Ibuprofen both as medication and as a cream to rub into joints but neither had any effect on me, so I stopped. I was offered surgery on one of my knees, but was unable to get answers from surgeons about the prognosis or management of recovery, considering that other parts were/are worse than the knee being considered for surgery. So I didn't go for it. I just use the occasional half dose of co-codamol when I can't cope with symptoms and that takes the edge off the pain. If I took more it would really knock me out - even half a dose makes me sleep for about an hour.
11 am - Had a late breakfast of a RyVita and cold meat sandwich. Plenty tea, of course.
Dinner will be cabbage stuffed with spinach and cottage cheese. Maybe some strawberries to follow.
Goulash (2 servings) now in the freezer. I've ordered more meat (so that I can take the car for a run on Thursday) and was told that the shop is now open for customers so I will be able to go in and pick up my parcel of meat. I've ordered offal, black pudding and cheap meat - I could do quite well without any meat this week, but I have to have a reason to take the car for a reasonable length of drive - 14 miles should keep the battery charged and the engine turning over.
Ann - if the shop hasn't been open through all this (our has, thankfully), please be aware they are likely to have measures in place to limit the number of customers inside at any given time. On that basis, ensure you are wrapped up warm.
More often than not, I have a little wait outdoors for the shop to clear, before getting in. Of course, I have a good looking the window to see what's looking particularly good.
Did you need to actually make an order? I often find going in, I'll see x, y or z that looks particularly nice, so my initial list changes.