Take care of caregivers, etc.

[Guest guest]

Many of you have become caregivers. Here are some tips on how to take care of

yourself.

Caregivers must take care of themselves because if they get sick it will affect

the person they care for. It’s also beneficial to allow yourself to lessen

unrealistic expectations. Try saying—and really believing—“I may not be perfect,

but I’m doing the best I can.” Also, join a respite program, hire a caregiver

for certain times, or share responsibilities with another family member or

friend. Everyone needs time for his or her own needs and interests. Understand

that you cannot do it all. Caregivers often believe that if they just try hard

enough, they can manage everything themselves. But it’s not true. Read on.

http://www.healthmonitor.com/featured/generalhealth/family-caregivers-must-make-\

time-health.html

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Should you play Russian Roulette with your high blood pressure?

Failing to take needed medication—or taking it the wrong way—causes more than

100,000 deaths each year.

http://www.healthmonitor.com/featured/heartcare/how-one-woman-saved-her-own-life\

..html

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Allergy and sinus sufferers can learn to use Neti Pot

A neti pot is a small porcelain or plastic pot with a thin spout used to

irrigate your sinuses. Check out this link.

http://www.healthmonitor.com/whatsnewnow/allergiesasthma/sinus-troubles-try-a-ne\

ti-pot.html

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Blessings and take care,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

Lottie, that is so true. My grandmother's sister in law has been a great help. I

work 5 days a week, but when Granny is feeling good, me, my husband and the two

kids go boating, to the beach and/or fishing. I just have to get away sometimes

and relax because I never know when I am going to have to take Granny to the

doctor or emergency room or if she is going to be feeling really low and that

can be so stressful. I did get sick with some gallbladder issues a while back

and thank goodness that Granny was ok during that time. I feel so bad for her

and worry about her so much because I know she is sicker than she lets on at

times. I'll call to check on her and she'll say " you don't worry about me " . But,

I can't help but worry! Sometimes I find it hard to sleep for worrying.

--

Kristie Skipper

skipper3@...

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From: " Lottie Duthu " <lotajam@...>

> Many of you have become caregivers. Here are some tips on how to take care of

> yourself.

> Caregivers must take care of themselves because if they get sick it will

affect

> the person they care for. It’s also beneficial to allow yourself to lessen

> unrealistic expectations. Try saying—and really believing—“I may not be

perfect,

> but I’m doing the best I can.” Also, join a respite program, hire a caregiver

> for certain times, or share responsibilities with another family member or

> friend. Everyone needs time for his or her own needs and interests. Understand

> that you cannot do it all. Caregivers often believe that if they just try hard

> enough, they can manage everything themselves. But it’s not true. Read on.

>

http://www.healthmonitor.com/featured/generalhealth/family-caregivers-must-make-

> time-health.html

> ____________________________________________________________

> Should you play Russian Roulette with your high blood pressure?

> Failing to take needed medication—or taking it the wrong way—causes more than

> 100,000 deaths each year.

>

http://www.healthmonitor.com/featured/heartcare/how-one-woman-saved-her-own-life

> .html

> ____________________________________________________________

> Allergy and sinus sufferers can learn to use Neti Pot

> A neti pot is a small porcelain or plastic pot with a thin spout used to

> irrigate your sinuses. Check out this link.

>

http://www.healthmonitor.com/whatsnewnow/allergiesasthma/sinus-troubles-try-a-ne

> ti-pot.html

> _______________________________________________________________

> Blessings and take care,

> Lottie

>

>

[Guest guest]

hi guys maybe someone can relay to what i'm going through i write 'cuase i'm

out of questions and my docs seem to be in the same boat, i have had many

concerns addressed by the group's members' experiences more so than doctors can

answer i have had a colitis ( i assume) flare up now for the last three weeks

i've been on steroids, antibiotics for the last 3 weeks and it slows down

and starts up again i wz hospitalized for two days and the blood tests show

nothing to be concerned about, i saw my onc/hemo and going by the recent blood

tests at the hospital she didn't seem to be concerned and gave me an

appointment for nov. for a bmb

can gleevec cause such symtoms after almost 2 years?I also have swelling in

the anckles but i'm afraid to take lasix 'cause i got so dehydrated. usually

i'm cool but i'm totally confused don't know enough about the crisis that one

can go through with cml.

just venting guys don't wana sound nuts

aliza yaffa

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