Hello, thanks for accepting me into the group. What should I do? I got an ear infection (swimmers ear) out of nowhere, I have disabling levels of ear pain, headache, jaw pain and more. I got oral cipro and ear drops (neomicin + steroid). After taking the cipro only once I started feeling kidney pain, chest pressure that stopped me from being able to sleep. I'm not sure to continue taking it or not.. especially given my ear is getting worse, and each minute matters. And I have trouble applying the ear drops.. but when I don't put them in correctly, I'm don't try again, not to accidentally overdose anyway. It's Saturday so I can see my doc only on monday. I feel like stopping cipro, but am scared the drops only might not help, given I took them 3 times uptil now and nothing got better. (Even if I maybe didn't put them in correctly.) Also am not taking any pain relief (even though I really should), because I don't know what will not interact with cipro and make things worse.

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Welcome to @Linda Rinne @Nona Laminack to the group!

Now, let’s talk about socks. But first, let’s talk about feet. Hanging out way down there at the bottom of our body—feet are easy to forget, unless, of course, they begin to hurt, blister, sweat, or itch. Can you relate? It’s easy to take our feet for granted until something goes awry. Like, for example, socks that bunch or rub or release harmful chemicals when we sweat. Not so fun. Our sweet feet deserve the best! Cultures around the world hold feet in high regard. Many Eastern traditions consider meridian points (or energy pathways) at the base of the feet to have direct links to corresponding organs in the body. Reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, and aromatherapy are some of the popular therapies that address specific ailments and overall health through treatment of the feet. That said, there is much to consider in relation to how we care for this essential part of our body. If you have sensitive feet—prone to irritation—or fungus, it is crucial to consider what you put on them. Most feet sweat a lot, especially during exercise. When sweat mixes with the pesticides, synthetic dyes, and in some cases, formaldehyde laced in our socks, those chemicals release and mix up with our skin, causing agitation. No matter what one's level of sensitivity, everyone can benefit from wearing organic cotton socks. The absence of harsh chemicals makes for a much better product that is noticeably more comfortable and has greater longevity. Buy socks that have at least 90% cotton, hemp, linen, or wool. Here is a 97 percent cotton brand: https://amzn.to/3CgQMeR

The testing—done from the crotch area of the pants—was conducted by an EPA-certified lab and flagged any clothing that had more than 10 parts per million (ppm) fluorine. The eight pairs that had PFAS indicators were: - Athleta Girl Chit Chat Shorts - Gaiam High Rise Waist Yoga Pants Performance Compression Workout Leggings - Knix Hightouch High Rise Leggings - Lululemon Align Highrise Pant - LulaRoe Leggings - Old Navy Athletic Pants Vuori Elevation Performance Black Camo Athletic Leggings - Yogalicious “Lux” High Waist Side Pocket Capri Opt for at least 90% linen, hemp, cotton, or bamboo in your yoga or workout pants. Same for you, gentlemen!