Hello Pink Grandma, It has been a few years since I have posted. I wanted to say how sorry I was to read on Facebook that Connie passed away. She was a true delight to be acquainted with here on this...
Thanks Mer...
As a professional caregiver (RN) and a caregiver to my mother for so long I read the posts and feel like weeping. I remember the helplessness I felt. I remember the guilt I felt. All those negative...
Well Merry Christmas to everyone. My hubbie is doing well and we are going to be moving to Georgia next year. I can hardly wait to go. Most of my family is there so it will be so nice to live near...
Hello Pinkgrandma and Hep 93, and everyone else that are old friends and new members. All is well here. Dennis and I are doing well for a change! LOL. As you remember my mom died in 07 of liver...
Hi Everyone, I was thinking about all my friends in the healing well forum and wanted to touch base. Love you all. Shelly...
Mary, panic attacks are horrible. I suffered for a few years with severe attacks. I found that over time I could tell I was going to have one and was able to do a few things to stop it. First, I have...
DeeDee, for me VENTING is the best medicine. We can't control other peoples behavior (as frustrating as that is at times). The only person we can contol is ourselves. You know what we want the other...
Trying2Help, I am so sorry that your mom is slipping away from you. I know that you are feeling frustrated and guilty. I can only tell you that the guilt is wasted energy on your part. I too felt...
Trying2Help. I know what you are going through as so many of us here know. It can be a real challenge. First, I would get her some adult diapers. That really helped in my case with my mom. She lost...
DeeDee, the symptoms you describe are indicative of a circulatory issue. It should be brought to your doctors attention....
Hi Connie and welcome back. I am so glad that you are on the road to recovery. We have missed you terribly. Glad your doing better....
mc13, no one can tell you what to do or how to do it but I do think that discussing this with the immediate family could be really beneficial for you both. Why not talk about it with your husband and...
Oh moonroe, I am so sorry that you are feeling so helpless. I wish I had some magic wand and could make it all better. There isn't much I can say to encourage you but the reality is I can't. No one...
worriedgirl, please try to make time for you and your own family on a regular basis. Even if it means that you rent a movie and make popcorn, and stay at home with the phone off the hook. Those...
mc13, hello and welcome to HealingWell. I am so sorry that you have to watch your husband go through this. It is so very hard to feel so helpless and unable to do anything for him I know. I am glad...
Mer. I agree with you. Long term it can cause some havoc. However; there are some diseases and illnesses that require the use of prednisone. Without it there are people who would die. It's kind of a...
Prednisone Prednisone is a corticosteroid medication and is more commonly known as a “steroid”. Prednisone is prescribed for many illnesses (too many to list here). For some illnesses it is used for...
aih, hi and welcome to HealingWell. It never hurts to get a second opinion. Don't feel bad about not asking questions. No matter what you do or who you go to see for this...make a list of questions...
Worriedgirl, wow....I am so glad you had fun. Wasn't it great to just forget all the problems of life? Maybe you and hubby can do date night once a wek or so. It is such a great stress reliever isn't...
worriedgirl, I am glad you are going on a date night with your hubby. You need to have fun, laugh, and enjoy the moment. We get so wrapped up in our problems that we forget what it's like to have...
allie, watching a loved one slip away is very hard. It doesn't seem to matter that they are up in years at all. The pain of the loss is still the same. If your gran is contractured (all bet up and...
Mary, I know you feel lost and alone right now. That is a normal reaction to what you may be facing. PLEASE try to enjoy what time you have with your husband. I read you response and I was so touched...
pNut, I am so sorry for your loss. I went through the same thing with my mom. Like your parents mine were married for 62 years. I can tell you from my heart that the pain eases as time passes. You...
Thanks worriedgirl...
PG, I was there for 1 week. I wish it could have been there longer but my hubby hasn't been well lately and he needed me. My daughter is fine just suffering a little post partum depression. Had to...
DeeDee, the bad taste (salty) may be from your body not getting rid of the toxins that it normally would. Have you had kidney problems lately? Any lab work to indicate if your electrolytes are OK?...
Worriedgirl, First of all you DON"T deserve to be yelled at like that. Secondly, you are not a horrible person or bad daughter. Thirdly, your mom hasn't assumed any responsibility for her condition....
If you mean the senators and congressman then you just put your state congressman and senators in the search engine. They are by district so once you get the list you have to find out which one is...
DeeDee, sometimes it's just so hard to put things in the proper perspective but you will do it. I know you will. It is evident that you love them deeply and they know that too. Everything has a way...
worriedgirl, I am not sure how effective it would be but you can call her senator and congressman and complain and certainly ask for help from them. That's what they are there for....to help. The...
child4, I am so happy for you all. What a relief for you to know that the transplant is behind her now. The other things are setbacks but certainly fixable from what you have said. Try to rest cause...
DeeDee, it took alot of courage for you to share that with us. Believe me I know what you mean but I want you to know that while trying to shield your loved ones the way that you are is more hurtful...
Moonroe, I am so very sorry that you have to go through this. There is no reprieve sometimes from the worry and stress of watching a loved one suffer. As much as I hate to say this I think you are...
Drift, I agree with worriedgirl. When you see your Dr have a list of questions ready to ask him/her. Educate yourself as much as possible. Look it up on the internet and see what you can find. Your...
worriedgirl, I can honestly say that I wouldn't trust her either if she were my mother. You are a good daughter and I can see that even though you endured alot of adversity you have overcome it all....
Hi worriedgirl, I read your posts and I feel so bad for you in so many ways. But first, I think that the issue of forgiveness is uppermost in my mind right now. Rick is right....once your mom passes...
Hi Drift and welcome to HealingWell. Why don't you pose your question in the new topic area so everyone can see and read your post? You'll get more responses that way....
Hi Mary and welcome to HealingWell. I am so sorry that your husband is suffering with liver disease. First I want you to know that you are not alone. We are here for you. We have collectively all...
HepC Daughter, hello and welcome to HealingWell. I am sorry that your dad is so ill and suffering so much. I'm glad that you read the educational threads. It will help you to decide what to do or how...
Hello Cantfocus, Welcome to HealingWell. I am so sorry that your dad has been diagnosed with endstage liver disease. Have you read the educational threads in this forum? It will help you alot to...
Thanks Rick, I got my plane ticket and I can hardly wait to see my new grandson. I love that baby smell and kissing their little faces. A new life........there is nothing better. My hubby is feeling...
Hi everyone. I have my hands full right now. My daughter just had a baby on the 10th. (Her first). I am flying to Ca. on Sunday to help her out for a week. Her mother-in-law is there now and will be...
John, I have missed you and worried about you so much. I am relieved and happy that you left a message with PG. We love you buddy and can't wait for your posts....
JoAnn, what great news! I am so happy that he got the transplant. These bumps in the road to recovery will pass and we will pray that he does wonderfully. Kisses and hugs to you both....
Gwen, hi and welcome to HW. You are a wonderful friend to be so supportive. Watching a loved one suffer is the hardest things that anyone can do. It is so traumatic to all of us. HW will be a great...
Allie, Connie is right on all counts. If your mom is being bathed and getting good oral care then the odor is probably from her disease. I don't know the full scope of your moms illnesses but it is...
Child4, It sounds like a big improvement for your mom. That's great news. You can check with the facility she is going to for the activities they have available. Then you will know. Try not to be...
Connie, you know that my heart is with you. Wishing you a satisfactory surgery and fast recovery, We will all pray for that SPEEDY recovery. Love and hugs....
Helper of Mankind, I can say from my own experience that we as human beings are much stronger than we think we are. What seems like an impossibility becomes possible. I've given it alot of thought...