Problem: Article: In case you do fall asleep, it's imperative that you take safety precautions especially while undertaking activities that might be dangerous. You need to discuss your condition with those around you so they know how to keep you and themselves safe in the event of accidents. Take stock of any situations in which you know you're at increased risk of falling asleep. Inform those around you of your risk, and let them know what kind of intervention, if any, you'll need. Avoid operating machinery or driving if you've been experiencing symptoms of narcolepsy that day or week. Talk to a doctor to get advice on how to handle driving and work-related machine operation with your condition. Cataplexy, a symptom of narcolepsy that results in sudden muscle malfunction and weakness, can occur spontaneously throughout the day. While injury during cataplexy is unlikely, make sure people who work and live with you are aware of the possibility of an episode. Let them know what precautions they may need to take to prevent an accident. A medical alert bracelet can be a good investment, as it will let others know what is going on if you fall asleep or experience cataplexy. If you're a swimmer, wear safety gear during all swimming activities. Never swim alone as an episode of sudden sleep or cataplexy can be fatal without a lifeguard or seasoned swimmer near by. Narcolepsy a challenging condition not only because of its physical effects, but it can also be isolating emotionally, as people misunderstand it as simple laziness or disorganization. Being open about your condition, even when it's difficult to share, can help combat these feelings and reduced outside judgment. You may find that most people don't understand, and write your condition off as fatigue. Explaining narcolepsy and its causes to friends and loved ones may help. Seek out support groups, either in your area or online, and have them direct you to pamphlets and reading material you can share with those around you. Narcolepsy can be difficult to manage if you work or are enrolled in school full time. As the condition can occasionally affect performance, open communication between you and your boss, teacher, or professor is important. Narcolepsy can affect attention span, concentration, and short term memory. The good news is that, with appropriate accommodations, most people can function normally with narcolepsy. Teachers, professors, and employers should be informed of the condition and establish an agreement with you that allows you to manage your condition at work or school. For young children, narcolepsy can be particularly hard to cope with at school. If your child has narcolepsy, make sure you talk to their teachers as children are sometimes punished or scolded for sleeping in class. Sometimes, you may have to record meetings during work in case of unexpected sleep. Approach your boss to discuss this and make sure it does not breach company policy. If a recording device is not allowed, you could see if your business could supply you with a note taker. Public awareness and understanding of narcolepsy is still very limited. Make sure you go in with a variety of resources and information ready, as your teacher or employer may be unfamiliar with the condition. If needed, bring a note from your doctor laying out your needs.
Summary: Take safety precautions. Discuss your condition. Manage your narcolepsy at work and school.

Problem: Article: Try Converse, Nike, Reebok, and Vans. If you're going for a grunge look, then wear sneakers that have been worn down excessively, and that have mud stains and/or holes. Doc martens, among others, were all the rage in the '90s for men and women like. These shoes were available in every color imaginable: purple, pink, green, gray, blue, and even clear! Find thick (about the width of two fingers), bright-colored headbands that match your top or dress, if possible. Black fedoras and backward baseball caps were '90s essentials when it came to hats. Women oftentimes wore hats with oversized flowers or bows attached to them.
Summary: Wear high-top, multicolored sneakers. Invest in black combat boots. Find a pair of jellies. Wear headbands. Wear hats.

Problem: Article: Cleaning and dressing the wound is an important first step, but this should be done by a trained healthcare professional. They will clean any debris or dead tissue from your wound and apply a clean non-stick bandage. It's very important to visit your healthcare provider or a vascular specialist right away for treatment if you notice you have an ulcer on your leg. The first sign of a venous ulcer is skin that turns dark red or purple over the area where the blood is leaking out of the vein. The skin may also become itchy, thick and dry. Leg ulcers should heal in about 3-4 months with proper care. In the meantime, your dressing should be cleaned once a week. Often, this requires professional care. Some people can learn to do this at home with proper training, so ask your healthcare provider to show you exactly how to change and reapply your dressing, and whether that's something you can attempt on your own. If you do not feel comfortable changing your own dressing, that's okay! Ask your doctor if you qualify for a home-care nurse to come by and help you once a week. You can also visit a wound care clinic weekly. Your doctor or nurse will give you a compression device to wear over your dressing. This improves circulation to your leg, and is probably the most important step in healing your ulcer. Wear this exactly as your healthcare provider directs you to, and do not remove it without permission it should only be applied and removed by a healthcare provider. Usually, you will wear your bandage continually until your wound heals, and your nurse will help you change it once a week when you change your dressing. The compression bandage may feel painful at first. This will improve in about 10-12 days. Ask your doctor for a pain medicine like paracetamol, or ask how best to manage the discomfort. Call your nurse if you have any problems with your compression bandage. Don't try to take it off yourself. There are several different kinds of compression bandages, and none are proven to be better than the others. It's normal for your bandage to feel tight at night getting up and taking a short walk may help. However, contact your nurse or doctor right away if you experience any of the following problems: Severe pain in the front of your ankle Severe pain on the bottom of your foot Swelling in your toes that turns your toes blue Some people benefit from taking the medicine pentoxifylline (Trental) three times a day in addition to using a compression bandage. This medicine improves blood flow in your veins and arteries. Pentoxifylline can make you feel dizzy or sleepy, so know how it affects you before driving. Talk to your doctor about your other medications and health conditions to find out if this medication is right for you. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, take any blood thinners, are pregnant or want to get pregnant, have an upcoming surgery, or are allergic to caffeine. Talk to your doctor about whether taking aspirin may help your condition. You may take 300mg of aspirin daily, which is safe for most people. This may speed up your healing time if you also use your compression bandage. Most ulcers heal with proper treatment. However, if your treated ulcer does not heal after six months, you may need a surgical procedure. Discuss these options with your doctor: Surgical "debridement" is scraping away dead tissue in the ulcer, which can help promote healing. Skin grafting can improve healing of really large ulcers, and involves covering the ulcer with skin from your own body, from someone else, or with artificial skin. This won't help if you have a lot of swelling, though. Other surgeries are on the veins themselves, to improve blood flow. Leg ulcers can sometimes become infected by bacteria. If you notice any signs of infection, see your primary doctor or a vascular specialist immediately for treatment and assistance. Signs of an infection include: Worsening pain Green or unpleasant, possibly foul-smelling discharge from the ulcer site Red, swollen skin around the ulcer High body temperature
Summary:
Visit your doctor or a wound clinic. Learn how to change your dressing. Wear a compression bandage. Call for help with your compression bandage if you experience severe pain or swelling. Ask your doctor about taking pentoxifylline. Discuss aspirin therapy with your doctor. Consider surgery if your ulcer doesn't heal in six months. Identify and address complications.