Elephant.

By Maxine Jasmin-Green

Sat, 13 Sep 2025
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The first Doctor I saw, had diagnosed Butchers Cysts, and had sent me for a scan to confirm it. I went to the second Doctor for the results from the scan, and he told me, “The scan shows you do not have Butcher’s Cysts; you have tendonitis.” He gave me pain killers, the type of pain killers he had prescribed, three different people had advised me, “Not to take them.” So, despite the pain, I didn’t. I had mentioned to the second Doctor, “I have been putting Epson bath salts in my bath, to help.” His reply was, “That will do nothing at all.”

A few days later, I was watching the telly and the elephant hospital was on, the vets looking after the elephant, put Epson salts into the water for his foot.

I thought, well if it is good enough for elephants, it is good enough for me.          

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Submitted by insertponceyfre... on

Hope they helped you feel a bit better Maxine!

 

Submitted by Maxine Jasmin-Green on

Thank you. Sometimes natural is best. it seems to be working. It is good for mind and body.

 

Submitted by Maxine Jasmin-Green on

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Submitted by Caldwell on

A Butcher's Cyst sounds dramatic and one wonders why it might be called that. I had to look it up and it turns out to be a Baker's Cyst. Made me wonder if there was a party that the candlestick maker wasn't invited to. I asked Google why it is called a Baker's Cyst and got the mundane answer that it was named after a surgeon, William M. Baker, who first described it. Sometimes it's better to imagine than discover the boring truth. 

Still, I continued, Epson Salts are actually Epsom salts and are named after the little town of Epsom, located in Surrey, where they were discovered by accident in 1618. In my mind I always think of that town when I hear the salts mentioned because I make a connection between horses eating salt lick, and the Epsom Derby. 

Glad to hear you're feeling better

Chris

 

Submitted by Maxine Jasmin-Green on

Hi Chris since the first Doctor told me about it, I always say, butchers instead of bakers. That is my dyslexia. And thank you too for pointing out my mis spelling of the E. Salts. smiley

The salts seems to be working.  

 

Submitted by Caldwell on

Fair enough. Just to be absolutely clear, my response wasn't intended to be critical, but curious, and you led me to make some discoveries for which I thank you. Happy Sunday to you

 

Submitted by Maxine Jasmin-Green on

I am SO glad you did. I was Very thankful, for your advice and info, I did not see it as critical at all. I would be very happy for you to let me know of any other things that I have done wrong, so that I can put them right. I am glad that you learnt something new, we can always learn from each other. A Very Happy Sunday to you too. It is raining cats and dogs where I am today.heart