LymeNet Flash: When the cure is what caused the accident

This is topic When the cure is what caused the accident in forum Medical Questions at LymeNet Flash.

To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/112669

Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :

Warning to all who are using epsom salts to detox....

You might want to purchase small bags of Epsom Salts for your tub baths... at least the size you can lift easily and are not likely to drop.

I had purchased several large bags, quite heavy for me to lift- and ever notice how they are made of some sort of slippery material that gets even slipperier when wet? Anyhow...

While drawing my tub bath I accidently dropped the big bag of epsom salt on the top of my bare foot and toes. Ouch.

While at the docs office the next day for my regular appointment they noticed my slightly swollen foot and asked me what happened.

When I told them they laughed. Then they told me to go home and soak my poor swollen foot in none other than....

Epsom Salt.

LESSON- If you ever drop a big bag of epsom salts on your foot, do yourself a favor.

Tell the doc a 5 gallon tub of ice cream fell on your foot. Maybe then you will be told to go home and soak your foot in ice cream?

I wasn't thinking too fast or that's what I'd have done!

[lol]

Posted by lauirel (Member # 16640) on :

Don't ya hate it when you do something like that? [bonk]

Hope the foot is better!

Posted by Dogsandcats (Member # 28544) on :

Ouch! Sorry it happened without any fun return....

Posted by Marnie (Member # 773) on :

Ouch.

Works best if you also add a 1# box of baking soda with the bag of Epsom salts.

You will come out (20 min. later) smiling.

Email me privately. I found something important...very!

Posted by Dogsandcats (Member # 28544) on :

That hurts when something drops on your foot like that!!!

I vote for the Ice Cream falling.....Ben and Jerry's !!

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

ouch... I would not want to soak my feet in ice cream.. what a waste of good ice cream.

Don't forget to buy Blue BELL ice cream, TC!!

Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :

oh yeah, gotta be blue bell. it's on sale for 2 for 5 bucks. i stock up cause he loves it.

Posted by gagamooppop (Member # 34314) on :

Just took my first epsom salt bath but am not feeling it...but also not feeling worse...

Any tips on epsom salt baths?? I put in about a 1/4 cup b/c have heard if you put too much could trigger a herx which is what I'm trying to calm down...

15 minutes is what I did...

Posted by Marnie (Member # 773) on :

Try a full bag of Epsom salts (5#) along with a 1 # box of baking soda in warm, not hot water.

Soak for 20 minutes.

This is what my son does when he feels "anxious".

We have a deep soaking tub.