wroughtn_harv said:
Jim, after finishing up the accenting on the railing yesterday Glenda and myself went over to Robson Ranch to see if the masons had completed their part so I could do some more cedar gates for the development. We decided if our ship ever comes in we'll have a port in Argyle with it's soil and oaks like you have in Sunset.
Speaking of Glenda, you might be able help me out with something. Sometimes she complains about her legs aching. Yesterday she got hot in the three hours we were at the job in Highland Shores. Then last night she had severe leg aches all night long.
Of course being a Texas girl born in Louisiana she's about as easy to get to a doctor as a man can be. It has me worried. What causes leg aches? Any ideas?
Harvey, I think you would fit right into Argyle very well. I remember when all that was rural and my uncle owned a 45 acre farm right in the middle of what is now megabuck estates. I think the oaks are a little larger there than in Sunset where water is limited even in the best years.
I don't think you could retire in Argyle because as soon as they found out about your skills, they'd be beating a path to your door to get you to do projects. What you need is to set up a school for artisans and do these kinds of projects as training. That way when you are old and grey, you can still be doing the fun things you like to do without having to provide all the physical labor. At some point you have to stop doin' and start teachin'.
I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on TBN. So everything I say should taken as just my own experience. In my case, cramping and feeling like your legs are ballooning is what is called "bursting pain." That can be an indication of vein insufficiency. It's also a lot different from just fatigue and aching. Either one may be treatable with simple medication such as Bird suggested about Margaret. Kathy also has leg pain that is nothing like my pain from poor vein circulation.
In my case, I just wear the support stockings and avoid standing still or standing on a ladder for extended times. I find the prescription support stockings are an amazing aid. Without them I'd be completely lame, I'm sure. The fact that I can get them free from the Veteran's Hospital is just one of many ways Uncle Sam pays me back for my service.
My best advice to Glenda would be to go and see her doctor. It may be nothing or it may need attention. Either way, it won't get better or go away from ignoring the symptoms. I hate going to the doctor, but not nearly as much as I hate it when I'm suffering because I didn't go. As hard headed as I am, I have to admit that my doctors have helped me tremendously. Every minute I do things with my grandkids and stay in shape enough to challenge them is all the motivation I need.
