headaches

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I've read that the aspartame rumors about changing blood chemistry and

causing headaches was originally a myth started by the saccharin

manufacturers. However, a good friend of mine gets really bad migraines

from caffeine and some types of processed food. She really has to monitor

her diet. But if your diet hasn't changed (including diet soda intake) over

the past few months from what it was before, I doubt that could be the

culprit. I would agree that allergies might be the cause. Also, check and

see if your new environs has mold problems. (That could be your problem

too, , living in the basement).

Bill

On 1/15/07, Sabrena and/or <sabrenar00@...> wrote:

>

> I have heard of people getting headaches from Aspartame from a diet list

> I

> am on. Try going off the soda and other things you eat that have it in it,

>

> and see what happens since that would be a simple thing to do while you

> are

> waiting to see another doctor about other possible causes.

> Sabrena

>

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Texas is famous for cedar trees being the culprite of allergies.

Almost everyone who lives here at some point or another, has

allergies, or most thereof.

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Robyn,

I lived in Austin for about a year and I am an allergy sufferer.

Austin is the worst place - except for Oregon's Willamette Valley - for

allergies. Grass and tree pollen all over the place.

I am about 99% sure your headaches are sinuses. Even though your nose

may not be running, your sinuses can still be clogged.

Try a decongestant - such as Sudafed or Afrin Nasal Spray. You may

want to get an allergy test as well.

Also, get on Allegra once per day and get some Flonase. This should

take care of the immune response end of it.

I'm not a doctor, though. I just play one on the computer.

Randy_____

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Hey Robyn,

I know you and I have talked about this before but this is for anyone else

in the group who might be going through what I am.

I too am a headache sufferer. For years I was diagnosed with chronic

sinusitis, allergies (which I do have), and everything else under the

sinus-related sun. It all made sense, especially since I was born with a

cleft palette which in turn, screwed up the Eustachian tubes in my ears so

that they don't drain properly. About 5 years ago I had my septum (the

center of my nose straightened) to help with air flow and the turbinates

(tiny folds in my nasal cavities) trimmed to alleviate all of my sinus

headaches, infections, etc. It has helped considerably and I now sleep with

my mouth closed and have more energy in the day.

Well, the headaches returned and they got worse and coincidentally, they

happened around my menstrual cycle. I attributed them to just that - my

period. But to make a long story short, come to find out I have migraines.

Being a woman doesn't help my luck either because we're more prone to them

because of our hormones and or course, hormones are all hay-wire before,

during, after our cycles. I found out my maternal grandmother had migraines

but lucky (another notch on my " not in your favor " list) for her (if you can

call it that) she had auras before she got a migraine - she saw wavy lines.

I don't have any symptoms. Mine just hit me. It's usually the right side of

my head down into my neck and upper back. Sometimes it hurts so bad I can't

even see out of my right eye and will hurt down into my teeth. I found a

neurologist last April who has put me on a maintenance plan by taking

Topomax and Pamelor twice a day and so far so good - My migraines are not as

severe and are coming later in my cycle, rather than on the first day. I've

actually had a couple months where I didn't have one at all - that was a

weird feeling!! My Dr. said I will NEVER get rid of my migraines but I can

help with their occurrence and severity, and he's right.

I think the fact that we as lp's are prone to arthritis and other joint

problems makes us more vulnerable to stuff like that. I have arthritis in my

neck and my neurologist thinks that's why my migraines affect my neck so bad

because I already have the stiffness there, but when the migraines hit, the

muscles tighten up even more. And as far as sinuses, with the way some of

our sinus cavities are smaller and more compact, it's no wonder we have all

these sinus problems! Hopefully the Allegra will work for you. Allegra-D and

Claritin-D work for me because I need the decongestant to help with the

pressure, but everyone is different. I just pray yours are as simple as

allergies!

Gretchen

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Laberta, headaches are common with dehydration, so be sure you're

getting adequate fluids - at least 64-100 oz a day of no-calorie

liquids, if you're onto soft foods by now. If you're not yet on soft

foods, you need 100 oz minimum of all liquids included -both clear

liquids like water and tea, and all the full liquids of pureed and

thinned soups, chili, etc- they ALL count.

I'll assume you are NOT diabetic, correct? If so, the headahces could

be from low blood sugar, and you should be followed closely by your

Diabetes doc as you lose weight.

Also be sure you're getting the calcium and protein needed, as well

as the fiber if you have started soft foods by now.

If the headaches continue, please see your FAMILY doc. they are

unlikely related to banding.

Intestinal gas after surgery, for a week or two, is quite common, and

Gas-X is the stanbdard recommendation. Also avoiding swallowing air

is impt -so no shaking things upo or whipping madly in a blender.

These add a huge amt. of air to the mix.

Your band is not working until you get to a good fill. It's very

normal to retgain a bit of the fluid loss, and many don't lose well

until the fill is good, in a few months.

But if you start choosing better foods, fewer calories, get some good

exercise daily, enough fluids, and the other things we need to do,

you can still continue to lose even before a good fill level.

the band never does all the work, sadly :-) A good fill is impt,

but no more impt that all the other things WE must contribute!

You're doing great!

Sandy r

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>

> I was banded on 2/20/07. I am feeling great except for I wake up

> almost every morning with a headache. I sometimes get them

throughout

> the day too. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem or if

it

> is something that is not band related. I also had a huge problem

with

> gas after my surgery. By nighttime my stomach felt horribly

bloated.

> I started taking Phazyme and it is really helping. I have lost

7lbs

> so far but I think that was probably from being restricted to

liquids

> for the first 2 weeks after surgery. I went back to my surgeons

office

> last friday for my post-op and the nurse said that most people gain

> some weight back when they start on soft foods. Is this normal or

> should I still be losing weight?

>

> Laberta

> 298/291/170

>

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Tracey:

The headache and sinus pain are pretty common, I have never had a loss of taste. I have had 11 surgeries and my last being 10 months ago and am suffering from a terrible infection as we speak, so I can definitely understand! If anything you are having is of concern, don't hesitate to call your doctor. I hope you feel better - feel free to ask me any questions!

Take care!

Tina

cholesteatoma From: missgolightly1@...Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:05:23 +0000Subject: Headaches

I was wondering, i am now 12days post op of the left ear. I have been suffering bad headaches and sinus pain on the left side within 3 days after my op. ( I do suffer from sinus problems which i have had 2 ops).Can anyone tell me is the pain due to the op and if so is this normal.I have also noticed my taste buds have gone, is this also normal. (so many questions i hear you cry).I'm not due for a ENT check-up for a couple of days.All advice will be welcome.Tracey Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! Try it!

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Many Thanks for your reply Tina.

I do hope you feel better soon.

Take care

Tracey

Headaches

I was wondering, i am now 12days post op of the left ear. I have been suffering bad headaches and sinus pain on the left side within 3 days after my op. ( I do suffer from sinus problems which i have had 2 ops).Can anyone tell me is the pain due to the op and if so is this normal.I have also noticed my taste buds have gone, is this also normal. (so many questions i hear you cry).I'm not due for a ENT check-up for a couple of days.All advice will be welcome.Tracey

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Tracey,

Some otologists have post-op literature that they hand out or provide on

their web sites that actually mention loss of taste as a common post-op

sensation. I believe Dr. Dotson's web site (otologist in Cincinnati)

was one and he states that it usually returns in a few months. In my

case one of the symptoms that I was having before the cholesteatoma was

discovered was a metallic taste in my mouth. The reason is that the

taste nerve also runs through the middle ear. Disturbing the nerve will

cause the loss of taste for a while. Getting rid of the cholesteatoma

got rid of the metallic taste though - that taste was much worse.

My secret to enjoying food when my taste was 'wacked out' - Thai Curry

Chicken! I had it every day for lunch and loved it.

Rather than pain, I do find that if I get the least bit stuffed up in

the nose that my ears feel awful - I guess dull pain. Keeping my nose

clear helps a lot.

Matt

missgolightly1 wrote:

>

> I was wondering, i am now 12days post op of the left ear. I have been

> suffering bad headaches and sinus pain on the left side within 3 days

> after my op. ( I do suffer from sinus problems which i have had 2 ops).

>

> Can anyone tell me is the pain due to the op and if so is this normal.

> I have also noticed my taste buds have gone, is this also normal. (so

> many questions i hear you cry).

> I'm not due for a ENT check-up for a couple of days.

>

> All advice will be welcome.

>

> Tracey

>

>

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Hi a...sorry you're having a tough time with the treatment.

The headaches are from excessive oxidation, which is part of the

process and just a detox symptom.

Vitamin C is very helpful for this, just make sure it is buffered.

I use loose crystals, and add 1/4 tsp to a full tsp, to about a 1/3

cup of water for my headaches.

Take once or twice a day, until they resolve..and then take a break.

Take your vitamin C with as little water as you palate.

Excessive water intake...especially if you spend a lot of time indoors, will

only add to the problem. So, drink when you are thirsty certainly...but don't

feel like you need to chug it all day.

All of this oxidation going on in you, will mess up your pH balance too.

You can help to restore pH balance by taking a 1/4 tsp of baking soda in a

half glass of

water first thing in the morning, and just before you lay down to sleep.

Do your best to avoid sugar of all kinds, and caffeine as well..this will

keep

your body's oxidation level down too.

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My name is Sharon. I was diagnosed with HCV and Hep B in 2003. I took the

treatment but it was not very successful for me. I had to have a blood

transfusuion in the fifth month of treatment I was so anemic. I am going to try

it again maybe later on. I am going to have to go back and get another viral

load done next week, but I am having some heart problems now. My blood pressure

is only 95/50 right now and my heart only pumps about 49 beats a minute and I am

feeling really fatigued right now. This is the first time I have ever talked to

a group like this but I think it will be good for me. Hope to talk to someone

soon.

Sharon

Aprilcupcake@... wrote:

Hi a...sorry you're having a tough time with the treatment.

The headaches are from excessive oxidation, which is part of the

process and just a detox symptom.

Vitamin C is very helpful for this, just make sure it is buffered.

I use loose crystals, and add 1/4 tsp to a full tsp, to about a 1/3

cup of water for my headaches.

Take once or twice a day, until they resolve..and then take a break.

Take your vitamin C with as little water as you palate.

Excessive water intake...especially if you spend a lot of time indoors, will

only add to the problem. So, drink when you are thirsty certainly...but don't

feel like you need to chug it all day.

All of this oxidation going on in you, will mess up your pH balance too.

You can help to restore pH balance by taking a 1/4 tsp of baking soda in a

half glass of

water first thing in the morning, and just before you lay down to sleep.

Do your best to avoid sugar of all kinds, and caffeine as well..this will

keep

your body's oxidation level down too.

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Some of you are talking about the headaches. Before you get these

headaches, do you have tight areas in your neck and upper back, and

even the bone along the arm socket is sore to the touch? ( I actually

feel like my muscles are stuck to the shoulder blade and ribs. My

chiropractor, who has FMS says they are) Then, do you get sore spots

on the head that feel like bruises? and then the headache starts? and

sometimes last for 2 or 3 days? That nothing helps it but ice? I get

this type, and it is usually because I have eaten food with a lot of

sugar, or starches (even white potatoes, sweet potatoes I can

tolerate) or bread or wheat products. I am curious about this. The

headaches are not migraines I am sure as I don't get nausea, etc.

Elaine

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Elaine, yes, some of my muscles ARE stuck to my shoulder blade. My physical therapist told me about it. It happened following shoulder surgery, but it can probably happen without any trauma too. And I do get the sore spots on my head, and the headaches too. I feel relieved that I'm not the only one. I have not connected it to sugar or starch overdose, but I'll pay attention now and see if it is connected.

I don't get migraines either, but I'm pretty sure you can have a migraine without nausea. In fact, I have read that you can have a migraine without the headache. These people see flashing lights in their peripheral vision, maybe some other symptoms too. I do know that the symptoms are not the same for everybody.

Pam

RE: headaches

Some of you are talking about the headaches. Before you get these headaches, do you have tight areas in your neck and upper back, and even the bone along the arm socket is sore to the touch? ( I actually feel like my muscles are stuck to the shoulder blade and ribs. My chiropractor, who has FMS says they are) Then, do you get sore spots on the head that feel like bruises? and then the headache starts? and sometimes last for 2 or 3 days? That nothing helps it but ice? I get this type, and it is usually because I have eaten food with a lot of sugar, or starches (even white potatoes, sweet potatoes I can tolerate) or bread or wheat products. I am curious about this. The headaches are not migraines I am sure as I don't get nausea, etc. Elaine

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I don't get them too often anymore, since I "try":) to control my diet better--not easy, but it is a choice afterall. My chiropractor told me it is the mucscles on the scalp that are spasming. I found if I dab a bit of Bengay, directly on the sore spot (spots) will sometimes keep me from getting the full blown headache. The store brand of the creme doesn't work for some reason. My chiro told me that I get relief because the muscles are so close under the skin. I know Bengay doesn't work anywhere else, for me unfortunately. Elaine Pam Horne <pmarshall@...> wrote: Elaine, yes, some of my muscles ARE stuck to my shoulder blade. My physical therapist told me about it. It happened following shoulder surgery, but it can probably happen without any trauma too. And I do get the sore spots on my head, and the headaches too. I feel relieved that I'm not the only one. I have not connected it to sugar or starch overdose, but I'll pay attention now and see if it is connected. I don't get migraines either, but I'm pretty sure you can have a migraine without nausea. In fact, I have read that you can have a migraine without the headache. These people see flashing lights in their peripheral vision, maybe some other symptoms too. I do know that the symptoms are not the same

for everybody. Pam RE: headaches Some of you are talking about the

headaches. Before you get these headaches, do you have tight areas in your neck and upper back, and even the bone along the arm socket is sore to the touch? ( I actually feel like my muscles are stuck to the shoulder blade and ribs. My chiropractor, who has FMS says they are) Then, do you get sore spots on the head that feel like bruises? and then the headache starts? and sometimes last for 2 or 3 days? That nothing helps it but ice? I get this type, and it is usually because I have eaten food with a lot of sugar, or starches (even white potatoes, sweet potatoes I can tolerate) or bread or wheat products. I am curious about this. The headaches are not migraines I am sure as I don't get nausea, etc. Elaine

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>My headaches are definitely related to the tight muscles in neck and

shoulder area and slippage of neck disks.

Deb in Oregon

> Some of you are talking about the headaches. Before you get these

> headaches, do you have tight areas in your neck and upper back, and

> even the bone along the arm socket is sore to the touch? ( I actually

> feel like my muscles are stuck to the shoulder blade and ribs. My

> chiropractor, who has FMS says they are) Then, do you get sore spots

> on the head that feel like bruises? and then the headache starts?

and

> sometimes last for 2 or 3 days? That nothing helps it but ice? I

get

> this type, and it is usually because I have eaten food with a lot of

> sugar, or starches (even white potatoes, sweet potatoes I can

> tolerate) or bread or wheat products. I am curious about this. The

> headaches are not migraines I am sure as I don't get nausea, etc.

> Elaine

>

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Elaine, yes, some of my

muscles ARE stuck to my shoulder blade. My physical therapist told

me about it. It happened following shoulder surgery, but it can

probably happen without any trauma too. And I do get the sore spots

on my head, and the headaches too. I feel relieved that I'm not the

only one. I have not connected it to sugar or starch overdose, but

I'll pay attention now and see if it is connected.

>

> I don't get migraines either, but I'm pretty sure you can have a

migraine without nausea. In fact, I have read that you can have a

migraine without the headache. These people see flashing lights in

their peripheral vision, maybe some other symptoms too. I do know

that the symptoms are not the same for everybody.

>

> Pam

>

>

>

> RE: headaches

>

>

> Some of you are talking about the headaches. Before you get

these

> headaches, do you have tight areas in your neck and upper back, and

> even the bone along the arm socket is sore to the touch? ( I

actually

> feel like my muscles are stuck to the shoulder blade and ribs. My

> chiropractor, who has FMS says they are) Then, do you get sore

spots

> on the head that feel like bruises? and then the headache starts?

and

> sometimes last for 2 or 3 days? That nothing helps it but ice? I

get

> this type, and it is usually because I have eaten food with a lot

of

> sugar, or starches (even white potatoes, sweet potatoes I can

> tolerate) or bread or wheat products. I am curious about this. The

> headaches are not migraines I am sure as I don't get nausea, etc.

> Elaine

>

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Elaine, I do get very tight in my neck and upper back and definitely have sore spots on my head like bruises - something I never really mentioned (the bruised feeling) to anyone. And I was at a point where nothing helped except ice, and that only helped while it was applied. As soon as the ice was removed the pain was still there. I guess I never paid attention to sugars or starches but I am trying to pay closer attention to what I'm eating and drinking now. I do know these headaches are not migraines. It feels to me like the muscles on the scalp, as you mention in your other post. Like the muscles are being pulled taut & spasming. I try to massage my head, but when you're in that kind of pain you end up wanted to pound yourself on the head not massage it. Luckily my headaches are now under control with massage and meds. I want to try to wean myself off the meds though and see how I will do. Tiff

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I use Biofreeze with good results also. It does smell but the smell disapates after a while. "Debbie H." <djh_50fab@...> wrote: >Speaking of topical ointments. I do use Capsazin for pain also. This is a cream that is used for arthrytis but works for fibro pain too. It doesn't smell, but has cayenne pepper in it so it warms the area. You have to use a cotton ball or similar object to apply as you don't want to get it on your hands, can wind up in your eye even after washing--speaking from experience.

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i also get something similar though I notice after having a pepperoni pizza. I've also wondered if this are really migraines but they do respond to the migraine medication. I've thought maybe I would just give up the nitrate souces (like pepperoni, sausage, hotdogs). lizepratt72 <epratt72@...> wrote: Some of you are talking about the headaches. Before you get these headaches, do you have tight areas in your neck and upper back, and even the bone along the arm socket is sore to the

touch? ( I actually feel like my muscles are stuck to the shoulder blade and ribs. My chiropractor, who has FMS says they are) Then, do you get sore spots on the head that feel like bruises? and then the headache starts? and sometimes last for 2 or 3 days? That nothing helps it but ice? I get this type, and it is usually because I have eaten food with a lot of sugar, or starches (even white potatoes, sweet potatoes I can tolerate) or bread or wheat products. I am curious about this. The headaches are not migraines I am sure as I don't get nausea, etc. Elaine

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I think it is the red sauce! I love pizza it is one of my favorite

foods. I was told to stay away by red sauce by a food allegrey lab. I

use this company and they send a test to take to my doc lab

department. You pay a fee and your doc sends it to the lab. They come

back with results and it has a plan and booklet. You can talk with a

nutritionist to change you diets. This is so helpful to see what

foods agree with you and not agree with you! I am sensitve to wheat,

white, sugar, beer, milk(extreme)and green olives.

http://www.foodallergy.com/

Good Luck,

Tania

> Some of you are talking about the headaches. Before you

get these

> headaches, do you have tight areas in your neck and upper back, and

> even the bone along the arm socket is sore to the touch? ( I

actually

> feel like my muscles are stuck to the shoulder blade and ribs. My

> chiropractor, who has FMS says they are) Then, do you get sore

spots

> on the head that feel like bruises? and then the headache starts?

and

> sometimes last for 2 or 3 days? That nothing helps it but ice? I

get

> this type, and it is usually because I have eaten food with a lot

of

> sugar, or starches (even white potatoes, sweet potatoes I can

> tolerate) or bread or wheat products. I am curious about this. The

> headaches are not migraines I am sure as I don't get nausea, etc.

> Elaine

>

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My rheumie actually recommended Biofreeze, so I use it too, and I find it helps a lot.

Pam

Re: Re: headaches

I use Biofreeze with good results also. It does smell but the smell disapates after a while.

"Debbie H." <djh_50fab > wrote:

>Speaking of topical ointments. I do use Capsazin for pain also. This is a cream that is used for arthrytis but works for fibro pain too. It doesn't smell, but has cayenne pepper in it so it warms the area. You have to use a cotton ball or similar object to apply as you don't want to get it on your hands, can wind up in your eye even after washing--speaking from experience.

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> >Speaking of topical ointments. I do use Capsazin for pain

also.

> This is a cream that is used for arthrytis but works for fibro

pain

> too. It doesn't smell, but has cayenne pepper in it so it warms

the

> area. You have to use a cotton ball or similar object to apply

as

> you don't want to get it on your hands, can wind up in your eye

even

> after washing--speaking from experience.

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I also use Biofreeze and find it does help. I get the roll on as I

live alone and have no one to help apply it. It does work without the

smell and messiness of Ben Gay, etc.

Barb

> >Speaking of topical ointments. I do use Capsazin for pain also.

> This is a cream that is used for arthrytis but works for fibro pain

> too. It doesn't smell, but has cayenne pepper in it so it warms the

> area. You have to use a cotton ball or similar object to apply as

> you don't want to get it on your hands, can wind up in your eye

even

> after washing--speaking from experience.

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Oh I LOVE my Biofreeze - I often come in the office weariing Eu De Biofreeze! LOL I keep the roll on in my purse for when the insides of my elbows hurt when I am driving, I keep a roll on at the office and I have the spray and pump at home. Gosh - I have a lot of it! It helps me a lot - but it's short term... in Phx"Debbie H." <djh_50fab@...> wrote: > >Speaking of topical ointments. I do use Capsazin for pain also. > This is a cream that is used for arthrytis but works for fibro pain > too. It doesn't smell, but has cayenne pepper in it so it warms the > area. You have to use a cotton ball or similar object to apply as > you don't want to get it on your hands, can wind up in your eye even > after washing--speaking from experience. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------> Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it

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> > >Speaking of topical ointments. I do use Capsazin for pain

> also.

> > This is a cream that is used for arthrytis but works for

fibro

> pain

> > too. It doesn't smell, but has cayenne pepper in it so it

warms

> the

> > area. You have to use a cotton ball or similar object to

apply

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> > you don't want to get it on your hands, can wind up in your

eye

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> > after washing--speaking from experience.

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> > also.

> > > This is a cream that is used for arthrytis but works for

> fibro

> > pain

> > > too. It doesn't smell, but has cayenne pepper in it so it

> warms

> > the

> > > area. You have to use a cotton ball or similar object to

> apply

> > as

> > > you don't want to get it on your hands, can wind up in your

> eye

> > even

> > > after washing--speaking from experience.

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