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Post by Huronna on Mar 6, 2024 19:46:04 GMT -5
I was wondering if John was going to be diagnosed with dementia or something. As long as it's non-violent Alzheimer's , i think you will be able to deal with it for quite sometime. I really don't know what Joe's actual diagnosis is, having had a closed head injury back in 1978, he's always had many of the symptoms and we have dealt with them for quite some time. Thank the heavens we have been able to handle things and knowing you as I do, you will be able to also. We are in this together. I just bought a bottle of Sambuca to help out LOL
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Post by Grassy on Mar 6, 2024 20:13:52 GMT -5
Sending love Flagryl. And love to you too Huronna. Both of you are so strong.
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Post by silk on Mar 7, 2024 2:05:44 GMT -5
Flagryl, I am sorry to learn of Johns diagnosis but am confident that you and he will manage it well. I too have a leaking heart valve. Yesterday we spent hours buying a wheelchair for me , plus a recliner I'll be able to lift my legs for the fluid; and a special kettle. I can't lift the regular one. You seem to have some good outlets for prepared food over there. Love your response to that man regarding the remote Grassy .
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Post by Mary on Mar 7, 2024 2:47:31 GMT -5
Well it is going on 3 AM hereand I am still awake. Just read through the thread. Sending hugs out yo those who need them. Sorry to read about John.
How is Joe doing Huronna?
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Post by Huronna on Mar 7, 2024 9:28:53 GMT -5
Hanging in there, slow but hopefully in time he will be able to walk unassisted. Other than that he's still the lovely teddy bear LOL
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Post by 1247chance on Mar 7, 2024 9:29:30 GMT -5
Have one functioning finger right now so typwing is taking forever...waiting for any of the meds I'm on to kick in .. but wanted to stop and check in... hope things work out for everyone, sorry about Joe and hoping everyone gets a chance to enjoy some nice weather I think springs coming, not sure, either spring or mansoons here in ohio..
don't care for meatloaf but hubby loves it so off and on I'll make one but only eat the veggies.. opened paint shop but, 1 finger aint cutting it...
have another scan in 3 months for 1 issue and another scan in a year for a different issue.. seems I was was fine till I went to er they found all kinds of good stuff but still here and still taking care of hubby..lol... oh and also Welcome Sharon... hugs to all
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Post by Huronna on Mar 7, 2024 10:33:18 GMT -5
Always great to see you stop in. WHat happened to your finger? Tendonitis? I don't like a lot of meats, just give me a big salad and I'm happy
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Post by 1247chance on Mar 7, 2024 14:04:22 GMT -5
not tendonitis had a reaction to sulfa drug,best friend gave the flu was down with chills and fever for 2 days then got a uti so used sulfa years ago no issues, so doctor ordered it.. took it for 4 days and fell over a few times.seems my blood pressure took a nose dive..after arguring with hubby that I was fine! he called my son and off to ER i went and spent 4 days in hospital and they discovered I had rheumatoid arthritis which by then had my fingers and hands swollen to twice the're size.. liver and kidney took a hit from the sulfa reaction ..once i had normal pressure and liver and ect readings they freed me.. hands aren't right cant feel them and they tingle the prednisone isn't working real well for me..started me on methotrexate second dose tomorrow..so not a happy camper....they found other fun stuff but till I fall over I'll deal with it
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Post by Huronna on Mar 7, 2024 14:52:49 GMT -5
Oh my, that low BP can really make one pass out, sorry you are going through all that. Sure hope things come around for you
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Post by Flagryl on Mar 7, 2024 16:51:56 GMT -5
Mary, I hope you get a nap. Clyde, beyond scary. I do hope your condition improves. I have a dear friend who was diagnosed w/rheumatoid arthritis in her 20s and has struggled with it for 30 years now. Every so often she has a complete blood transfusion. It's amazing what that complicated process can accomplish. Best to you!
John is a very kind-hearted person who is not prone to anger or striking out. I have to laugh because it does irritate him when drivers don't follow the rules of the road, follow too close, etc or people who don't bother to be respectful and abide by the law. But he doesn't yell and scream. Even if he thinks the law is a bad one, follow the rules. When the forests are closed that means for everyone. If we are going to cross the street, we do so at the crosswalk. He doesn't fudge it. Just a straight up guy. Alot like my WWII decorated Dad so figures that I married John.
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Post by Mary on Mar 7, 2024 20:31:15 GMT -5
John sounds like a peach!
Yes I finally did sleep for a few hours, got up and showered, went to lunch with my mom and sister, came back home and crashed the rest of the afternoon so I probably won't be able to sleep tonight. Sigh
Oh 1247Chance...hugs to you! and everyone else.
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Post by Grassy on Mar 7, 2024 20:49:21 GMT -5
Clyde, yikes! I hope you feel better soon!
Mary, I am glad you got a nap. Sid had to take a nap, but it was a furry little cat that kept him awake last night. She never sleeps with us, but last night she did and Sid did not sleep well because she was on his side.
Flagryl, John sounds wonderful. Like Sid hee hee hee. Law abiding citizens.
Tonight Minnesota plays Michigan in the Big Ten women's tournament. If the Gophers win, it will be a major upset.
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Post by silk on Mar 8, 2024 1:18:46 GMT -5
Chance, I am so sorry you've been diagnosed with rheumatoid .So painful. Mary I hope you catch up on sleep.I was up having tea and toast at the same time. Flagryl, your John is sweetie.
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Post by Summer on Mar 8, 2024 14:42:26 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, March is turning out to be a challenging month. Hubby had back surgery on Monday. He came home the same day but is very limited in what he can do. Then got a call at 7 AM this morning from my sister. My brother-in-law is now in the hospital and it doesn't sound good. He has liver cancer and the toxins build up in his system and he goes blank. Can't remember anything or anyone. He has had three different cancers so it is probably spreading and there is not much they can do but drain the toxins and hope for the best. Have the feeling this is a month I won't want to remember.
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Post by Huronna on Mar 8, 2024 16:28:35 GMT -5
Those back surgeries can be really rough. My husband had 2 -13 hour ones back in 2017, he still has mobility issues but thankfully no pain any more. Sorry about your BIL. I'll get you that set you wanted, just give me a minute.
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Post by Flagryl on Mar 9, 2024 16:04:38 GMT -5
Oh Summer, back issues and surgeries can be terribly vexing. I had 8 discs, cervical and lumber, fused in 2019 and it's taken huge amounts of effort and energy to recover w/daily exercise even now. Wishing your hubby the very best recovery. So terribly sorry about your BIL. I send best wishes to your sister as well. Hard.
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Post by Summer on Mar 9, 2024 18:06:05 GMT -5
Thanks Heidi and Flagryl. Haven't heard anymore about my BIL. He was taken to a hospital 3 hours away from where he lives so fortunately a church member drove my sister to go be with him. The hospital nearby them didn't have the facilities to handle his problem and my sister doesn't drive too well for that distance. I am extremely worried about her...and I am not even sure where in Washington State they are right now. Will try to call her later tonight.
Hubby is still sore and is having a hard time with diarrhea. Hope he didn't catch anything in the hospital. Still not walking straight. Has back pain still. Praying he gets better each day.
I am exhausted trying to get everything done. My back is not doing that well either. God must have a plan for us.
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Post by Flagryl on Mar 9, 2024 18:48:28 GMT -5
You know sometimes the meds cause diarrhea and I'm just assuming it's going to take a while for his muscles and tissues to stabilize. I hope he gets some good PT when it's appropriate, saved my life for sure. I honestly feel for your sister in all this, so stressful and hard on you being so far away. Take good care and thanks for checking back.
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Post by Huronna on Mar 9, 2024 19:33:35 GMT -5
I sure know about that exhaustion, Summer. So many times we have been through this. And again right at this moment. Yesterday was the first time that Joe was able to use the walker to make his routine VA appt, for the past few weeks, I have had to push him in a wheelchair for each one. And you never realize all those little things the hubby takes care of and now it is all on you. Many of us here have been through this, not once but sometimes many times. So we definitely understand and send lots of support your way.
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Post by silk on Mar 9, 2024 20:09:00 GMT -5
Summer....I am so sorry to learn of your husband's health issues and your own. It's all totally exhausting. Huronna,we all know of the struggles you and Joe have had over the years that are ongoing. You are all so brave. Personally, I am not progressing which is disappointing. Thank heavens for Joe who is so caring. I am hankering to do some psp but just don't have the energy. My best wishes to everyone .
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Post by Huronna on Mar 10, 2024 9:25:05 GMT -5
We are just happy that you are able to come in and chat. You've done tons of beautiful tags over the years, who could ask for anything more. But if you want to to one taking your time, the next auction isn't until May
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Post by Smilyn on Mar 10, 2024 17:11:09 GMT -5
Hello everyone... I'm sorry I have been MIA. Daffodils are in full bloom here.
Silk; I hope the recliner helps and wonder what the teapot is like. I hope you get more of your energy back so you can have a bit of fun. It hasn't been all that long since you got home, so I'm thinking it could happen for you. And Huronna is right, you have made so many lovely things. I see them in my files and smile each time.
Huronna... glad Joe is making progress, steady is good, even if slow. Loved the Teddy Bear reference. I wish I could enjoy salads as I used to. I eat them and get as creative as I can with them, but they are boring now. No way around that. Cheating brings problems. I'll be cheating in a different way today though, hubby is making me a pot roast (from the pressure cooker recipe I taught him years ago, lol.) I have only had red meat once in over a year - another pot roast a few months back. It's not good for me, but it's comfort food.
Flagryl; my brother used to grill every day. We used to grill now and then, but even in AZ never got into it as much as others did. I don't know why. We have barbecue basket thingies for shrimp on the grill and a special seafood or vegetable grilling basket for the grill, and more. At one time we had a fancy big grill that I bought for Steve's promotion to Lt Col which failed years ago here and he never bought another. I guess I should get rid of those special bits that hang near the back door. I hadn't thought of it. I'm glad John has a diagnoses, though I know it's a hard thing to feel glad about. I am getting very forgetful, I've noticed it for some time. I don't know if I am following in mom's shoes. Steve does a lot, but not all. I worry about the parts I'm supposed to take care of. Did I pay that bill? I guess I'll need testing too. I'll put it on the list. And forget where the list is, lol. Anyway; I hope he gets all the breaks there are. I'm so glad he has his book done!
Clyde.... That's really scary. I hope you get a break too. Mary, I'm glad you got some rest. Summer; that's a lot - and worrying about your sister too. I hope she is ok, hubby can be more comfortable, BIL stabilizes, your back improves and you get some rest. Yes; March seems a bit much.
Grassy; I was on Nystatin powder mixed in water for years until they took it off the market. That was devastating, as nothing else gets the candida killer into the length of the small intestine. I do have some gastroparesis along with Leaky Gut, and damaged sphincter... the biggest problem is that I have medical issues with opposing dietary restrictions. It gets to the point I don't want to eat becasue I don't know what to eat. Long Covid took most of my taste, too, so food is very boring overall.
I had a breast MRI. malignancy was confirmed in L breast and a matching suspicious mass was found in the right breast. I am getting an MRI guided needle biopsy this week. The site of the needle biopsy on the L breast a month ago still hurts. It won't matter soon, but it's bothersome. I have appointments with two surgeons who do different procedures to make a decision on what is done after double mastectomies. I have been emotional about that today, but I know I will move in and out of the stages of grief on that for a bit. Meanwhile; the oncologist discovered I lost 2" since late Sep of 2023 - well under 5 months. I had a bone scan in 2022 and 2019 - and others before that. I am always well above the numbers for women younger than me. So I had neck and lower back xrays becasue I have been in pain there. Damage was found - severe damage in Lumbar, but no compression fractures as expected and nothing that would cause such a loss. I expect I will be sent back for xrays of the remainder of my back to see what has caused the (confirmed) loss. I don't know what happens next based on the x-rays of last Thurs. One of the issues under consideration is the Lasix I have been on since Long Covid and damage it can do. It's possible the damage is everywhere - just spread out. I dunno. I feel overloaded in the medical area atm. At any rate. I am 5'6" now. I hadn't noticed because I had gotten so used to wearing oversized clothing to cover my extended belly that I was used to them being long. Now I am finally able to get into some of my more normal pants (though not all of them,) and walk on the hems. My new look is knee socks and skirts. I'll deal with changes to the top half of my wardrobe when I know what will be under it.
And with that, I have to go. I know I missed people, I hope you all will accept a hug and a wave... I'll catch you next time!
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Post by Huronna on Mar 10, 2024 19:36:50 GMT -5
Oh, Milyn, I's sorry to read about the MRI results. That's a lot to digest at one time. But knowing you and your strength over all these years, you are a fighter and will rein on top again.
I'm still finding things that Jackie left in the freezer, A huge package of chicken breast filets. So today I put them all in the crock pot with a bunch of salsa and crocked away all day. Then I'll portion them out indinner sizes for myself as Joe grimaces when he hears chicken. His least favorite meal. Tonight he actually cooked his own dinner, it's been years since he did that. Jackie left these huge size eggs and I don't eat eggs and I have never made them. So I suggested maybe he make an omelette as there was tons of cheddar cheese and some brown and serve sausages, thinking I finally had a great idea, there he was in the kitchen, making his meal. He did good, the walker was near by, but he didn't rely too much on it. Also today after I get home from the gym, I asked him if he wanted to go for a walk when I got back from the gym. He was ready to go, sneakers on and everything. In the old days when he would be recouperating from some incident, he was always shying away from anyone seeing him using a walker. but he's gotten a bit better and is realizing that right now it is the best thing for him.
Well off to finish another tutorial
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Post by 1247chance on Mar 11, 2024 7:32:49 GMT -5
Wow talk about a totally crappy year. so far for everyone..Seems everyone has been overwhelmed with health issues,or family problems... I am SO SORRY to all! I would have address all you you that have problems, but finger is getting tired just know hugs and prayers go out to all..Remember... They call these the golden years, concept sounds nice but it was probably a 20 year old that phrased that saying.. One cheerful note .. grandson is expecting another baby this fall...so the new total will be 10 grandkids and 3 great grandkids...
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Post by Huronna on Mar 11, 2024 7:47:43 GMT -5
10 grandkids and 3 great grandkids.? That's enough to tire anyone out just thinking of that. You must have enormous family reunions
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