Guest guest Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I am doing OK.. Had a nice Thanksgiving... Tried not to eat to much but was not very successful. I especially have to start being careful because like most of us my physical activity has slowed way down and I am starting to have cholesterol issues... But, I still cannot complain. my pain levels were not too bad over the holidays.. The really only bad day was when I had to go in and have another MRI on my neck Saturday.. The other days were all pretty manageable.. I hope everyone else had at least a good day or two.. : ) Tom In a message dated 12/1/2008 10:55:47 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, woody1014@... writes: report in you guys, and let us know how you are all doing and feeling? cindy **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=n ew-dp & icid=aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 My nerves seem to be suffering some..My right hand gets numb a lot but recently I have been getting numbness in both of my feet.. Probably from lower back along with the meds.. Thanks for caring.. : ) Tom In a message dated 12/1/2008 12:40:46 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, woody1014@... writes: Tell us the results when you find them out. Or did you find out already? I remember looking at my xrays, the chiro stood there and his mouth hung open, bad reverse curve. But you know my neck doesnt hurt at all. It manifests itself in my face. Its really stiff and tight tho.But it hurts my ears. It also does weird neuro things at times. You ever have any neurological problems coming from your neck Tom? cindy > > I am doing OK.. Had a nice Thanksgiving. I am doing OK.. Had a nice but was > not very successful. I especially have to start being careful because like > most of us my physical activity has slowed way down and I am starting to have > cholesterol issues... > But, I still cannot complain. my pain levels were not too bad over the > holidays.. The really only bad day was when I had to go in and have another MRI on > my neck Saturday.. The other days were all pretty manageable.. > I hope everyone else had at least a good day or two.. > : ) > Tom > > > In a message dated 12/1/2008 10:55:47 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, > woody1014@.. woody101 > > > > > report in you guys, and let us know how you are all doing and feeling? > cindy > > > > > ************ ************<WBR>**Life should be easier. So shou the NEW > AOL.com. (_http://www.aol.http://www.h_ (http://www.aol.com/?optin=n) > ew-dp & icid=aolcom40icid=a & ncid=ncid=<WBR>emlcntncid= > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp & icid=aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Tell us the results when you find them out. Or did you find out already? I remember looking at my xrays, the chiro stood there and his mouth hung open, bad reverse curve. But you know my neck doesnt hurt at all. It manifests itself in my face. Its really stiff and tight tho.But it hurts my ears. It also does weird neuro things at times. You ever have any neurological problems coming from your neck Tom? cindy > > I am doing OK.. Had a nice Thanksgiving... Tried not to eat to much but was > not very successful. I especially have to start being careful because like > most of us my physical activity has slowed way down and I am starting to have > cholesterol issues... > But, I still cannot complain. my pain levels were not too bad over the > holidays.. The really only bad day was when I had to go in and have another MRI on > my neck Saturday.. The other days were all pretty manageable.. > I hope everyone else had at least a good day or two.. > : ) > Tom > > > In a message dated 12/1/2008 10:55:47 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, > woody1014@... writes: > > > > > report in you guys, and let us know how you are all doing and feeling? > cindy > > > > > **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW > AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=n > ew-dp & icid=aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 I'm in bed unfortunately awake at 4:05am. I did catch some ZZZ's from 12:30am until 1:30am. As far as how I'm doing My shoulder blade area has been hurting much more than normal and constantly. I also have several other sharp pain points along my spine. On top of that I'm having a bad time with depression. All I want to do is sleep. It's my one escape from pain both mental and physical. I don't want to be a downer, it's just the case for me. If I push myself out the door I can rise to the occasion for an hour or two, but then the pain kicks in and I want to head back to my recliner. Then I get angry because I am wasting the life I've been given. I have good moments, but they don't last or turn into the action I want them to be. One of the reasons my pain may be worse is I'm taking the minimum amount of my pain pills. I've had such a bad problem with constipation I fear taking the higher end of my allowable pain meds. That with using miralax, fiber pills, and stool softeners has provided some relief. The miralax makes me feel bloated which is uncomfortable, but at least it is tasteless. Friday is my birthday. My wife and I are going to try to get away for 2 night, so I'm hoping that goes well. We just want to be together, which is a good thing, when I see so many spouses who don't want to be together! Well that's my report. Wish it was sunnier, Dave in Reading, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 I'm in bed unfortunately awake at 4:05am. I did catch some ZZZ's from 12:30am until 1:30am. As far as how I'm doing My shoulder blade area has been hurting much more than normal and constantly. I also have several other sharp pain points along my spine. On top of that I'm having a bad time with depression. All I want to do is sleep. It's my one escape from pain both mental and physical. I don't want to be a downer, it's just the case for me. If I push myself out the door I can rise to the occasion for an hour or two, but then the pain kicks in and I want to head back to my recliner. Then I get angry because I am wasting the life I've been given. I have good moments, but they don't last or turn into the action I want them to be. One of the reasons my pain may be worse is I'm taking the minimum amount of my pain pills. I've had such a bad problem with constipation I fear taking the higher end of my allowable pain meds. That with using miralax, fiber pills, and stool softeners has provided some relief. The miralax makes me feel bloated which is uncomfortable, but at least it is tasteless. Friday is my birthday. My wife and I are going to try to get away for 2 night, so I'm hoping that goes well. We just want to be together, which is a good thing, when I see so many spouses who don't want to be together! Well that's my report. Wish it was sunnier, Dave in Reading, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Dave Have you tried anti depressives? I have heard good things about Cymbalta and Abilify ? Depression is not that hard to treat-- there are groups and private therapies available too. I speak from long term experience ---- not trying to sound snobby. I lived it for years off and on but I have overcome so much tragedy. Scale pay is offered and if getting SSI you can have a good reduction. I get it through my SSI and after finding my best friend dead and needing neck surgery myself I am happy to report after a 4 months of PTSD therapy work for my dark depressions and not being able to live in my own home, I am back!!!!!!!! In my prayers, Annie A poet is, after all, to see From: Dave Cruikshank <d.cruikshank@...> Subject: Re: Where is everyone? Hows is everyone feeling? neck pain Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 4:19 AM I'm in bed unfortunately awake at 4:05am. I did catch some ZZZ's from 12:30am until 1:30am. As far as how I'm doing My shoulder blade area has been hurting much more than normal and constantly. I also have several other sharp pain points along my spine. On top of that I'm having a bad time with depression. All I want to do is sleep. It's my one escape from pain both mental and physical. I don't want to be a downer, it's just the case for me. If I push myself out the door I can rise to the occasion for an hour or two, but then the pain kicks in and I want to head back to my recliner. Then I get angry because I am wasting the life I've been given. I have good moments, but they don't last or turn into the action I want them to be. One of the reasons my pain may be worse is I'm taking the minimum amount of my pain pills. I've had such a bad problem with constipation I fear taking the higher end of my allowable pain meds. That with using miralax, fiber pills, and stool softeners has provided some relief. The miralax makes me feel bloated which is uncomfortable, but at least it is tasteless. Friday is my birthday. My wife and I are going to try to get away for 2 night, so I'm hoping that goes well. We just want to be together, which is a good thing, when I see so many spouses who don't want to be together! Well that's my report. Wish it was sunnier, Dave in Reading, PA ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Dave Have you tried anti depressives? I have heard good things about Cymbalta and Abilify ? Depression is not that hard to treat-- there are groups and private therapies available too. I speak from long term experience ---- not trying to sound snobby. I lived it for years off and on but I have overcome so much tragedy. Scale pay is offered and if getting SSI you can have a good reduction. I get it through my SSI and after finding my best friend dead and needing neck surgery myself I am happy to report after a 4 months of PTSD therapy work for my dark depressions and not being able to live in my own home, I am back!!!!!!!! In my prayers, Annie A poet is, after all, to see From: Dave Cruikshank <d.cruikshank@...> Subject: Re: Where is everyone? Hows is everyone feeling? neck pain Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 4:19 AM I'm in bed unfortunately awake at 4:05am. I did catch some ZZZ's from 12:30am until 1:30am. As far as how I'm doing My shoulder blade area has been hurting much more than normal and constantly. I also have several other sharp pain points along my spine. On top of that I'm having a bad time with depression. All I want to do is sleep. It's my one escape from pain both mental and physical. I don't want to be a downer, it's just the case for me. If I push myself out the door I can rise to the occasion for an hour or two, but then the pain kicks in and I want to head back to my recliner. Then I get angry because I am wasting the life I've been given. I have good moments, but they don't last or turn into the action I want them to be. One of the reasons my pain may be worse is I'm taking the minimum amount of my pain pills. I've had such a bad problem with constipation I fear taking the higher end of my allowable pain meds. That with using miralax, fiber pills, and stool softeners has provided some relief. The miralax makes me feel bloated which is uncomfortable, but at least it is tasteless. Friday is my birthday. My wife and I are going to try to get away for 2 night, so I'm hoping that goes well. We just want to be together, which is a good thing, when I see so many spouses who don't want to be together! Well that's my report. Wish it was sunnier, Dave in Reading, PA ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 I feel like a poor kibitzer to this group. I don't have so far the seriousness of problem described here, but I do have to deal with an ongoing nagging back problem. It flares up when I have to do too much bending and reaching in the course of my job. What would you all say is best pain relief for pain in middle of back? Are these arthritis rubs I am seeing so expensive in the pharmacies worth it or are they just like the cheaper pain relief rubs? Thanks for the input. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 I feel like a poor kibitzer to this group. I don't have so far the seriousness of problem described here, but I do have to deal with an ongoing nagging back problem. It flares up when I have to do too much bending and reaching in the course of my job. What would you all say is best pain relief for pain in middle of back? Are these arthritis rubs I am seeing so expensive in the pharmacies worth it or are they just like the cheaper pain relief rubs? Thanks for the input. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great thanksgiving and I've been thinking of all of you as I was struggling through trying to play host for a dinner. I was in so much pain from making it that I couldn't enjoy eating it, but...I made it through another holiday ~ Hooray! I'm still doing the same, still trying to push myself a little bit harder everyday to see what's on the other side of the hump...but I haven't made it far enough to see that yet. I'll let ya know if...when I get there ( trying to think positive! ) Because of this my pain has definately increased and I am trying to just deal with it. I really don't want to get more facet joint/facet nerve joint injections done, besides for them hurting they don't do very much to help and thinking long term it's just not that good for ya. I do have a Q for anyone out there taking Lyrica, my doc recently increased my dose so I'm taking a double dose at bedtime, it's been about a month now and I have noticed (which could be totally unrelated but worth asking) that my knees and my ankles have been painful...that's a new one for me. I'm used to sciatic in both legs from the L5-Sl (herniated, desiccated, degenerative)...Hmmm, could that be it? Does the L5-S1 make the knees and ankles hurt too?? Anybody have any input on this? I'd appreciate it, it's driving me a bit nuts! Thanks!! (Special 'Shout out' to and Annie!! Hey Girls!!) Debbie C. > > report in you guys, and let us know how you are all doing and feeling? > cindy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great thanksgiving and I've been thinking of all of you as I was struggling through trying to play host for a dinner. I was in so much pain from making it that I couldn't enjoy eating it, but...I made it through another holiday ~ Hooray! I'm still doing the same, still trying to push myself a little bit harder everyday to see what's on the other side of the hump...but I haven't made it far enough to see that yet. I'll let ya know if...when I get there ( trying to think positive! ) Because of this my pain has definately increased and I am trying to just deal with it. I really don't want to get more facet joint/facet nerve joint injections done, besides for them hurting they don't do very much to help and thinking long term it's just not that good for ya. I do have a Q for anyone out there taking Lyrica, my doc recently increased my dose so I'm taking a double dose at bedtime, it's been about a month now and I have noticed (which could be totally unrelated but worth asking) that my knees and my ankles have been painful...that's a new one for me. I'm used to sciatic in both legs from the L5-Sl (herniated, desiccated, degenerative)...Hmmm, could that be it? Does the L5-S1 make the knees and ankles hurt too?? Anybody have any input on this? I'd appreciate it, it's driving me a bit nuts! Thanks!! (Special 'Shout out' to and Annie!! Hey Girls!!) Debbie C. > > report in you guys, and let us know how you are all doing and feeling? > cindy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 At 12:15 PM 12/4/2008, you wrote: >I feel like a poor kibitzer to this group. I don't have so far the >seriousness of problem described here, but I do have to deal with an >ongoing nagging back problem. It flares up when I have to do too >much bending and reaching in the course of my job. What would you >all say is best pain relief for pain in middle of back? Are these >arthritis rubs I am seeing so expensive in the pharmacies worth it >or are they just like the cheaper pain relief rubs? >Thanks for the input. >Terry Terry for me Ice gell packs wrapped in a towel in contact with the pain area works wonders. Of course you can't do this while working or moving, unless you secure it with an Ace bandage. I have secured them in my back brace before and been active. I also did use Capcasian creme with some success. Ice works because generally the pain comes from inflamed muscles, nerves, joints, disks, etc. When I do use rubs I always use the store brand equivalent. Read the ingredients, generally they are made in the same factory, just labeled differently but at a much lower price. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 At 12:15 PM 12/4/2008, you wrote: >I feel like a poor kibitzer to this group. I don't have so far the >seriousness of problem described here, but I do have to deal with an >ongoing nagging back problem. It flares up when I have to do too >much bending and reaching in the course of my job. What would you >all say is best pain relief for pain in middle of back? Are these >arthritis rubs I am seeing so expensive in the pharmacies worth it >or are they just like the cheaper pain relief rubs? >Thanks for the input. >Terry Terry for me Ice gell packs wrapped in a towel in contact with the pain area works wonders. Of course you can't do this while working or moving, unless you secure it with an Ace bandage. I have secured them in my back brace before and been active. I also did use Capcasian creme with some success. Ice works because generally the pain comes from inflamed muscles, nerves, joints, disks, etc. When I do use rubs I always use the store brand equivalent. Read the ingredients, generally they are made in the same factory, just labeled differently but at a much lower price. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 hmmmm..I take Lyrica (2 at night) and I have noticed some knee pain at night also. : ( Tom In a message dated 12/4/2008 12:48:05 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, debbiecarlomagno@... writes: Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great thanksgiving and I've been thinking of all of you as I was struggling through trying to play host for a dinner. I was in so much pain from making it that I couldn't enjoy eating it, but...I made it through another holiday ~ Hooray! I'm still doing the same, still trying to push myself a little bit harder everyday to see what's on the other side of the hump...but I haven't made it far enough to see that yet. I'll let ya know if...when I get there ( trying to think positive! ) Because of this my pain has definately increased and I am trying to just deal with it. I really don't want to get more facet joint/facet nerve joint injections done, besides for them hurting they don't do very much to help and thinking long term it's just not that good for ya. I do have a Q for anyone out there taking Lyrica, my doc recently increased my dose so I'm taking a double dose at bedtime, it's been about a month now and I have noticed (which could be totally unrelated but worth asking) that my knees and my ankles have been painful...that'painful...that'<WBR>s a new one for me. I'm used to sciat from the L5-Sl (herniated, desiccated, degenerative)from the L5-Sl (herniate be it? Does the L5-S1 make the knees and ankles hurt too?? Anybody have any input on this? I'd appreciate it, it's driving me a bit nuts! Thanks!! (Special 'Shout out' to and Annie!! Hey Girls!!) Debbie C. > > report in you guys, and let us know how you are all doing and feeling? > cindy > **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp & icid=aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 hmmmm..I take Lyrica (2 at night) and I have noticed some knee pain at night also. : ( Tom In a message dated 12/4/2008 12:48:05 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, debbiecarlomagno@... writes: Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great thanksgiving and I've been thinking of all of you as I was struggling through trying to play host for a dinner. I was in so much pain from making it that I couldn't enjoy eating it, but...I made it through another holiday ~ Hooray! I'm still doing the same, still trying to push myself a little bit harder everyday to see what's on the other side of the hump...but I haven't made it far enough to see that yet. I'll let ya know if...when I get there ( trying to think positive! ) Because of this my pain has definately increased and I am trying to just deal with it. I really don't want to get more facet joint/facet nerve joint injections done, besides for them hurting they don't do very much to help and thinking long term it's just not that good for ya. I do have a Q for anyone out there taking Lyrica, my doc recently increased my dose so I'm taking a double dose at bedtime, it's been about a month now and I have noticed (which could be totally unrelated but worth asking) that my knees and my ankles have been painful...that'painful...that'<WBR>s a new one for me. I'm used to sciat from the L5-Sl (herniated, desiccated, degenerative)from the L5-Sl (herniate be it? Does the L5-S1 make the knees and ankles hurt too?? Anybody have any input on this? I'd appreciate it, it's driving me a bit nuts! Thanks!! (Special 'Shout out' to and Annie!! Hey Girls!!) Debbie C. > > report in you guys, and let us know how you are all doing and feeling? > cindy > **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp & icid=aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Personally, because of all the stress I'm going through, I am very angry and depressed. My daughter and her husband are having serious problems, I'm scared for her safety, her husband is seriously depressed, and I'm supposed to be going to visit them next week for 3 weeks. He's probably going to lose his job, they have 2 children, one with autism. I am furious with him, my back is spasming, my ulcer is flaring up, we haven't spent thousands trying to help them out, they have temporarily lost their health insurance, so her husband can't even go for help even if he wanted to. She lives in Seattle, I live in Vegas in a 2 bedroom apt. She has no car, no money, we have maxed out our credit trying to help them. This has to be the worst year ever. I have to be strong to be there for her, she's worried I'm going to get sick. She has really no one to turn to. I pray everyone else is doing better.  Jeannie ________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Maybe it would be better is she came to Vegas??? Let the husband have some down time to reflect on what is happening to them.. Tom In a message dated 12/8/2008 2:21:02 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, jeannieboo1@... writes: Personally, because of all the stress I'm going through, I am very angry and depressed. My daughter and her husband are having serious problems, I'm scared for her safety, her husband is seriously depressed, and I'm supposed to be going to visit them next week for 3 weeks. He's probably going to lose his job, they have 2 children, one with autism. I am furious with him, my back is spasming, my ulcer is flaring up, we haven't spent thousands trying to help them out, they have temporarily lost their health insurance, so her husband can't even go for help even if he wanted to. She lives in Seattle, I live in Vegas in a 2 bedroom apt. She has no car, no money, we have maxed out our credit trying to help them. This has to be the worst year ever. I have to be strong to be there for her, she's worried I'm going to get sick. She has really no one to turn to. I pray everyone else is doing better. Jeannie ________________________________ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp & icid=aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Wow, that is a lot on your plate-- Perhaps some of the stress could be relieved if you politely say 'no " It is the hardest thing to do( with family) and we all hate to say no but there comes a time when our health should be a factor in keeping our sanity. If people hang guilt over your head for not " helping " , so be it, but you can only do so much for others then it is up to them to carry on. When enabling is depriving you of your own health/finances then it can become dangerous. There is nothing wrong with saying no. Take care, Annie A poet is, after all, to see From: Abbott <jeannieboo1@...> Subject: Re: Where is everyone? Hows is everyone feeling? neck pain Date: Monday, December 8, 2008, 4:20 AM Personally, because of all the stress I'm going through, I am very angry and depressed. My daughter and her husband are having serious problems, I'm scared for her safety, her husband is seriously depressed, and I'm supposed to be going to visit them next week for 3 weeks. He's probably going to lose his job, they have 2 children, one with autism. I am furious with him, my back is spasming, my ulcer is flaring up, we haven't spent thousands trying to help them out, they have temporarily lost their health insurance, so her husband can't even go for help even if he wanted to. She lives in Seattle, I live in Vegas in a 2 bedroom apt. She has no car, no money, we have maxed out our credit trying to help them. This has to be the worst year ever. I have to be strong to be there for her, she's worried I'm going to get sick. She has really no one to turn to. I pray everyone else is doing better.  Jeannie ________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Jeannie, I just wanted to let you know that you son in law irregardless of health insurance..if he is suicidal and shows up an an emergency room they have to provide treatment. Just make sure that the hospital he goes to does in fact have psychiatric care. Deb RN From: neck pain [mailto:neck pain ] On Behalf Of Ann Wood Fuller Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 4:51 AM neck pain Subject: Re: Where is everyone? Hows is everyone feeling? Wow, that is a lot on your plate-- Perhaps some of the stress could be relieved if you politely say 'no " It is the hardest thing to do( with family) and we all hate to say no but there comes a time when our health should be a factor in keeping our sanity. If people hang guilt over your head for not " helping " , so be it, but you can only do so much for others then it is up to them to carry on. When enabling is depriving you of your own health/finances then it can become dangerous. There is nothing wrong with saying no. Take care, Annie A poet is, after all, to see From: Abbott <jeannieboo1@... <mailto:jeannieboo1%40> > Subject: Re: Where is everyone? Hows is everyone feeling? neck pain <mailto:neck pain%40> Date: Monday, December 8, 2008, 4:20 AM Personally, because of all the stress I'm going through, I am very angry and depressed. My daughter and her husband are having serious problems, I'm scared for her safety, her husband is seriously depressed, and I'm supposed to be going to visit them next week for 3 weeks. He's probably going to lose his job, they have 2 children, one with autism. I am furious with him, my back is spasming, my ulcer is flaring up, we haven't spent thousands trying to help them out, they have temporarily lost their health insurance, so her husband can't even go for help even if he wanted to. She lives in Seattle, I live in Vegas in a 2 bedroom apt. She has no car, no money, we have maxed out our credit trying to help them. This has to be the worst year ever. I have to be strong to be there for her, she's worried I'm going to get sick. She has really no one to turn to. I pray everyone else is doing better. Jeannie ________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 At 04:20 AM 12/8/2008, you wrote: >Personally, because of all the stress I'm going through, I am very >angry and depressed. > >Jeannie Jeannie, I'm sorry to hear this. I agree with the others who replied and said you may have to just say know. You are in pain everyday and I'm sure your income is limited by your condition. You are not in a position to be a caregiver. You shouldn't especially in your condition and in this economy put yourself in deep debt. I think the advice of have your daughter move to Vegas may be a great idea. I'm not sure why you are scared for your daughters safety but if her husband is a threat to others and himself maybe he should check into a hospital. Even with no insurance they have to treat him. If they are that tight on money they should also be eligible for State or County assistance. Foodstamps, cash assistance, and medicaid. I know I received all three when we were at our worst financially. They should look into this. I may be reading into this wrong but is your daughter worried you will become ill because then you will no longer be able to help them? That seems rather self centered and not truly caring about your well being. I apologize if I'm misunderstanding your post or the relationship you have with your daughter. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 At 04:20 AM 12/8/2008, you wrote: >Personally, because of all the stress I'm going through, I am very >angry and depressed. > >Jeannie Jeannie, I'm sorry to hear this. I agree with the others who replied and said you may have to just say know. You are in pain everyday and I'm sure your income is limited by your condition. You are not in a position to be a caregiver. You shouldn't especially in your condition and in this economy put yourself in deep debt. I think the advice of have your daughter move to Vegas may be a great idea. I'm not sure why you are scared for your daughters safety but if her husband is a threat to others and himself maybe he should check into a hospital. Even with no insurance they have to treat him. If they are that tight on money they should also be eligible for State or County assistance. Foodstamps, cash assistance, and medicaid. I know I received all three when we were at our worst financially. They should look into this. I may be reading into this wrong but is your daughter worried you will become ill because then you will no longer be able to help them? That seems rather self centered and not truly caring about your well being. I apologize if I'm misunderstanding your post or the relationship you have with your daughter. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 At 04:20 AM 12/8/2008, you wrote: >Personally, because of all the stress I'm going through, I am very >angry and depressed. > >Jeannie Jeannie, I'm sorry to hear this. I agree with the others who replied and said you may have to just say know. You are in pain everyday and I'm sure your income is limited by your condition. You are not in a position to be a caregiver. You shouldn't especially in your condition and in this economy put yourself in deep debt. I think the advice of have your daughter move to Vegas may be a great idea. I'm not sure why you are scared for your daughters safety but if her husband is a threat to others and himself maybe he should check into a hospital. Even with no insurance they have to treat him. If they are that tight on money they should also be eligible for State or County assistance. Foodstamps, cash assistance, and medicaid. I know I received all three when we were at our worst financially. They should look into this. I may be reading into this wrong but is your daughter worried you will become ill because then you will no longer be able to help them? That seems rather self centered and not truly caring about your well being. I apologize if I'm misunderstanding your post or the relationship you have with your daughter. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 At 04:20 AM 12/8/2008, you wrote: >Personally, because of all the stress I'm going through, I am very >angry and depressed. > >Jeannie Jeannie, I'm sorry to hear this. I agree with the others who replied and said you may have to just say know. You are in pain everyday and I'm sure your income is limited by your condition. You are not in a position to be a caregiver. You shouldn't especially in your condition and in this economy put yourself in deep debt. I think the advice of have your daughter move to Vegas may be a great idea. I'm not sure why you are scared for your daughters safety but if her husband is a threat to others and himself maybe he should check into a hospital. Even with no insurance they have to treat him. If they are that tight on money they should also be eligible for State or County assistance. Foodstamps, cash assistance, and medicaid. I know I received all three when we were at our worst financially. They should look into this. I may be reading into this wrong but is your daughter worried you will become ill because then you will no longer be able to help them? That seems rather self centered and not truly caring about your well being. I apologize if I'm misunderstanding your post or the relationship you have with your daughter. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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