What are you thinking about Part VII

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Have been thinking so deeply over a relative who has fought her drug addiction for 25 years....finally found a "good" rehab center 6 months ago...and is doing excellent....She suffered so many, many relapses....and God willing along with a fierce determination, attitude and support...she'll make it to see another birthday.....
 
Reba said:
No. But I might have to quit driving.
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I am sorry to hear that , that has be to tough not being able to drive any more.
I don't know what I would do as I live alone and the buses for seniors smell like HELL! I was talking to a guy who drove the senior bus and the inside of the bus was disgusting smelling. Did your doctor tell you that have to stop driving?
 
whatdidyousay! said:
I am sorry to hear that , that has be to tough not being able to drive any more.
I don't know what I would do as I live alone and the buses for seniors smell like HELL! I was talking to a guy who drove the senior bus and the inside of the bus was disgusting smelling. Did your doctor tell you that have to stop driving?
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No, but my Parkinson's is getting worse a lot quicker than I expected. :(

Today, my right leg unexpected collapsed on me while I was just standing, like a rag doll. I'm fearing what would happen if I'm driving and I lose control of my leg?
 
Reba said:
No, but my Parkinson's is getting worse a lot quicker than I expected. :(

Today, my right leg unexpected collapsed on me while I was just standing, like a rag doll. I'm fearing what would happen if I'm driving and I lose control of my leg?
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Wow that is not good , you sure do not want that to happen while driving . I know how you feel , my balance has gotten worse quicker than I expected and I almost feel over backward going up the basement stairs carrying my laundry . Be careful , can you get someone to drive you to do your errands ? I had clients that had Parkinson's , it's awful how it rob you of using your body. I am so sorry to hear this.
 
whatdidyousay! said:
Wow that is not good , you sure do not want that to happen while driving . I know how you feel , my balance has gotten worse quicker than I expected and I almost feel over backward going up the basement stairs carrying my laundry . Be careful , can you get someone to drive you to do your errands ? I had clients that had Parkinson's , it's awful how it rob you of using your body. I am so sorry to hear this.
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Thank you.

I don't know; I haven't figured things out yet. TCS does most of our driving but he's leaving for Michigan next week, for about 10 days. He'll stock up on supplies for me before he leaves.

We usually take a 1 or 2-mile walk every day but while he's gone I'll have to walk alone. I don't know what I'll do if my leg gives out half way on my walk. I hate how dependent I'm becoming. I really thought if I exercised more I'd get stronger, and I was for a while. But now I'm getting worse. It's very confusing to me.
 
Reba said:
Thank you.

I don't know; I haven't figured things out yet. TCS does most of our driving but he's leaving for Michigan next week, for about 10 days. He'll stock up on supplies for me before he leaves.

We usually take a 1 or 2-mile walk every day but while he's gone I'll have to walk alone. I don't know what I'll do if my leg gives out half way on my walk. I hate how dependent I'm becoming. I really thought if I exercised more I'd get stronger, and I was for a while. But now I'm getting worse. It's very confusing to me.
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I had a lot of clients that felt this way , they knew how do something but they where not able to stand of their feet anymore. Would using a cane help you at all? Be sure to carry your cell phone at all time in the house and while outside so you'll be able to call for help if you do fall. I feel the same way
I walked for miles when I lived in the mountain and carries my baby on my back and walked with Finlay for a hour everyday. So I can't understand why my balance is getting so poor so fast. :hug:
 
Wondering why they save up all of the food advertisements for TV and play them only when I'm hungry. It's a conspiracy!
 
Reba said:
Thank you.

I don't know; I haven't figured things out yet. TCS does most of our driving but he's leaving for Michigan next week, for about 10 days. He'll stock up on supplies for me before he leaves.

We usually take a 1 or 2-mile walk every day but while he's gone I'll have to walk alone. I don't know what I'll do if my leg gives out half way on my walk. I hate how dependent I'm becoming. I really thought if I exercised more I'd get stronger, and I was for a while. But now I'm getting worse. It's very confusing to me.
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Maybe talk with ur doctor about a Scooter, Reba?....And the "Life Alert"...in case you fall and can't get up or reach the phone and no one is around...It's heartbreaking to lose one's mobility....

My own balance comes and goes, some days worse than others....so I have a Rollator and also have a cane....Feel you'll pull thru all of this with flying colors tho'!....We're strong Southern Women...."G.R.I.T.S.".....Good Luck!
 
Channel 31 here never has CC when broadcasting the S.F. Giants:-(

I can follow the game no problem, but when something good happens I yell for my hubby to come in the room and tell me what happened.
 
Reba said:
No, but my Parkinson's is getting worse a lot quicker than I expected. :(

Today, my right leg unexpected collapsed on me while I was just standing, like a rag doll. I'm fearing what would happen if I'm driving and I lose control of my leg?
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I am sorry. That cant be easy to deal with.
 
So much has happened this week. Thinking of a lot of things. One good thing is that I got my contract for next year's school year and my salary is looking much much better. Not WOW but finally got a raise after 6 years of no raise.
 
I am thinking I wish my condo could enforce people to keep their doors closes when they're smoking in their own unit. The whole hallway downstairs smelled like smoke today and I feel other people should not have to smell or breath in the crap. The people smoking where on the second floor.
 
Reba said:
Thank you.

I don't know; I haven't figured things out yet. TCS does most of our driving but he's leaving for Michigan next week, for about 10 days. He'll stock up on supplies for me before he leaves.

We usually take a 1 or 2-mile walk every day but while he's gone I'll have to walk alone. I don't know what I'll do if my leg gives out half way on my walk. I hate how dependent I'm becoming. I really thought if I exercised more I'd get stronger, and I was for a while. But now I'm getting worse. It's very confusing to me.
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Maybe you could see if someone from your church would take short walks with you. You could get a walker that has a build in seat . Made sure you stock up all your meds and candles etc encase you get a storm while TCS is gone. Could someone stay with you while he gone?
 
whatdidyousay! said:
Maybe you could see if someone from your church would take short walks with you.
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Unfortunately, none of them live in our neighborhood.

You could get a walker that has a build in seat .
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I really prefer to walk and get exercise, as long as I can.

Made sure you stock up all your meds
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I wish I could; VA pharmacy doesn't allow stocking up. But we did get all my latest refills up-to-date.

and candles etc encase you get a storm while TCS is gone. Could someone stay with you while he gone?
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We always have a lot of storm prep stuff on hand. :)

I don't want to bother anyone.
 
Reba said:
Unfortunately, none of them live in our neighborhood

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You could get a walker that has a build in seat .
I really prefer to walk and get exercise, as long as I can.
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I have just left part of the quoted message on. What I believe the walker suggestion was getting at was to push it while walking but have the peace of mind of knowing the seat was there to use if need
 
Reb. First of all, im sorry. I wonder does medicare cover the physical therapy?? so you can grab some tips in the near future??
 
Jane B. said:
I have just left part of the quoted message on. What I believe the walker suggestion was getting at was to push it while walking but have the peace of mind of knowing the seat was there to use if need
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A Rollator...mine is candy apple red....need to jazz it up a little....one of my boys suggested a small lawn mower engine..haha
 
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