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RubyRedRam
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posted August 27, 2003 10:26 AM           Edit/Delete Message
I need some advice about my veins!! For about most of this year my veins are quite visible through my skin. Motly on my arms and legs. They don't look like varicose veins but I'm scared they may end up that way It just looks like my skin is almost transparent. Does anyone know what would cause this or how I can make my veins fade back into invisibility??

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Oxychick
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posted August 28, 2003 06:53 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Oxychick     Edit/Delete Message
Hi RRR,

Those are spider veins. Vericose veins are different. Very often, they're unhealthy veins. It's very often genetic and circulatory. I have them too and I've had saline shots to collapse/disolve them (they're unhealthy veins anyway, so blood is rerouted to healthy veins). A little tedious (and pricey, or else I'd still get it), but it worked in most cases.

You can't do anything on your own to get rid of them. But you can rest assured it's very common.

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juniperb
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posted August 28, 2003 08:58 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for juniperb     Edit/Delete Message
Hi RRR & Oxy, do either of you take anything to improve circulation? I need to start taking something,
but there`s so much available to choose from

Butchers Broom seems to keep repeating it`s self as a top choice. Any recommendations?

juniperb

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RubyRedRam
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posted August 28, 2003 09:42 AM           Edit/Delete Message
I have no idea I just hate seeing green on the insides of my arms etc! I feel like the incredible hulk woman... I wondered if it had something to do with circulation but I have no idea...

I spose I should do some surfing and find some info...I'll keep u posted

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Oxychick
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posted August 28, 2003 09:43 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Oxychick     Edit/Delete Message
Actually, they haven't worsened since I started taking CoQ10.

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RubyRedRam
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posted August 28, 2003 10:00 AM           Edit/Delete Message
whats that for anna??

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Oxychick
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posted August 28, 2003 10:07 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Oxychick     Edit/Delete Message
heart/circulation, ally. also an antioxidant and helps fight free radicals.

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RubyRedRam
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posted August 28, 2003 10:11 AM           Edit/Delete Message
Might try some.

I just looked up stuff on spider veins.. meh looks like I'll just have to live with it. Or save up for some treatment

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Oxychick
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posted August 28, 2003 10:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Oxychick     Edit/Delete Message
Not sure how pricey the treatment is down under. I will suggest taking an asprin before hand if you hate getting prickied by needles.

very often these veins will result from pregnancy as well.

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Lunargirl
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posted August 28, 2003 01:22 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lunargirl     Edit/Delete Message
This may sound oversimplified, but is it possible that something or someone is "getting under your skin"?

The mind/body relationship is complex.

I read that varicose veins (which I know you don't have) have to do with "standing where you hate". I wish I had an answer for what could be causing your spider veins. I have a few but not so many.

Are you getting a good balance of sleep and exercise?

Anyhow, and light to you, Ruby!

Lunar

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Randall
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posted August 28, 2003 01:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Randall     Edit/Delete Message
Large doses of d-alpha tocopheral might work. Are you a smoker?

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DayDreamer
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posted August 28, 2003 05:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for DayDreamer     Edit/Delete Message
RubyRed, here’s a good link for varicose and spider veins...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/varicoseveins.html

I should start looking into it. There’s also laser treatment.

Best thing for circulation is exercise and keeping your muscles strong so they can help pump blood. Just walking for at least 30 min is good. I have a habit of sitting down at the computer too long...so it’s important to take breaks, walk, stretch. All common sense, but taken for granted.

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RubyRedRam
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posted August 29, 2003 03:45 AM           Edit/Delete Message
I don't smoke and I get plenty of exercise and sleep

Thanx for the Link DD, I shall take a look.

Lunar, I had a think about what might be getting under my skin. Nothing stands out at the moment but I shall think about that one

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purplezen
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posted August 31, 2003 08:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for purplezen     Edit/Delete Message
edited because I am such a virgo! lol

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jason from oz
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posted September 04, 2003 04:00 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jason from oz     Edit/Delete Message
Recently I came across an article on the net about salt and how healthy it is!. 5-10 grams daily they reccommend. apparently if your healthy it wont cause any heart, artery problems as we always hear about.
I havent used salt for many years, so go slow if you are the same as it can cause histamine reactions like rashs and clear runny nose if you rush.
food for experiment!
J

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RubyRedRam
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posted September 04, 2003 09:39 AM           Edit/Delete Message
I am a bit of a salt fan, I can't help it. I have salt on and in everything. I even have a handy little salt/pepper container that fits into my purse

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