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    About Me

    Retired. Recently moved back to Texas to be closer to our kids. We have a son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandsons. We have been married for 52 years. We try to live every day as best we can, knowing that tomorrow may not be as happy.

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    • Plans on Sunday !

      Mood July 18, 2008 8:31pm

      Well, I guess it is decided that I will go the movies with our son on Sunday. It is here in town and will be gone about 3 hrs. The movie is 2 1/2 …
    • Journal Entry for July 18, 2008

      Mood July 18, 2008 7:14pm

      Well, I guess it is time for an update.  We have been so busy going to different doctors and having tests done that we hardly have time to keep …

    • New pictures

      Mood July 14, 2008 5:20pm

      I just posted some new pictures. Our oldest grandson was 24 yesterday. The Memory book we gave him is pictured. He absolutely loved it.  Also, …
    • Goal !

      Mood June 30, 2008 9:14am

      I am making Memory Books for oldest grandson and our son. DIL is making one for the youngest grandson.  This should keep me busy. Looking …
    • Good Day !

      Mood June 26, 2008 5:43pm

      Sing and Shout they finally got it right ! We had to get up at 5 am to get to the hospital for the prodedure  but it was worth it. I had to go …

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      From rosssu Today

      Hon..., go see the movie. I will do your heart good to get out and be free from T (and what ever else ails you) for a couple of hours. God bless to your hubby and tell him we're all thinking about him and send our best! Hugs, Susie

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      From Love4you Yesterday

      Thinking of you my friend~Love,Maria

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      From tennmike1957 Yesterday

      TY!

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      From poohscorner Wednesday

      much love and big warm HUGS:)

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      From Love4you Wednesday

      Have a wonderful day my friend~Love,Maria

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    Goal End Date is Dec 24, 08 158 more days.
    Goal Completed on Jun 30, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Parkinson's Disease

      My husband is 71 and has had Parkinson's for 12yrs. We have just been to a new neurologist/movement clinic. She put him on the Neupro patch and has reduced his Sinemet by half. So far he is tolerating the change.He has tried Requip, Mirapex and had bad results.

      Treatments

      Artane Working / Worked
      We feel it is working.
      Comtan Not Working
      Took for 3 weeks. Did not help.Side effects were dizzy,nausea.
      Mirapex Not Working
      Hallucinations and bad side effects.
      Neupro Patch Not Working
      Doctor discontinued, it was not helping.
      Requip Not Working
      Side effects were too bad. Suicide thoughts, depression.
      Sinemet Working / Worked
      It works but the doctor is reducing the dosage.
    • Close Caregivers

      I am a caregiver for my husband of 51 years. He Has Parkinson's with Dystonia.He is having problems with anger,memory and confusion.I have been a member of Daily Strength for 6 months for my husband. I think I need the help of other caregivers. Thanks, pat

    • Open Arthritis

      Hi! I have been on DS for more than a year but as a Caregiver. I have decided that I need some feedback from the Arthritis Group. I was diagnosed 10 yrs ago and have been taking Methytrexate. It was helping really well until about 4 months ago. I went to a specialist on Wednesday.When I was diagnosed they told me I had Rheumatoid Arthritis. The new doctor has taken blood work and xrayed my hands and knees. My hands have nodules in the palm. Some days I cannot close my right hand at all.

      Treatments

      Naproxen Working / Worked
      Use when needed
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      Just started
    • Open Tinnitus

      Hi ! I have been a member of DS for over a year as a caregiver. I also have Tinnitus since 1984.

      Treatments

      Biofeedback Somewhat Helpful
      Tried early on
    • Open Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma
      Type: High Grade Non-Hodgkin\'s

      Hi, I was diagnosed in 2000. Had chemo and I am in remission

      Treatments

      Methotrexate Working / Worked
      works
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