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multigraincracker

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6. Pinch the skin on the back of your hand.

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #5)

Sun Oct 5, 2025, 01:08 PM

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Should snap back in a few seconds. Check the color of your urine. If dark that’s not good. Might ask the doc if a hydration drink might help as you are exercising.
Have a BUN blood test to check kidneys.
I had a problem with it for a few years. First became aware of it when t tried to donate blood. The tech had a hard time getting any.

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the stationary exercise bike has gotta go! It is causing me pain. [View all] CTyankee Sunday OP

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Had a blocked artery leading to my calf of my right leg. Prairie_Seagull Sunday #3

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Pinch the skin on the back of your hand. multigraincracker Sunday #6

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I use mine three days a week malaise Sunday #7

You are in great shape! CTyankee Sunday #9

Not bad for an old lady malaise Sunday #10

A bit of advice: Hayabusa Sunday #11

I did that. It's the repetitive motion on that part of the body that is the problem. CTyankee Sunday #12

Fair Enough Hayabusa Sunday #13