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I am having alot of serious physical health issues. Long story short I have uncontrolled arthritis that is effecting my nerves, muscles and organs. My doctor is switching to a more aggressive medication to improve the arthritis. They told me that even if they control it, I may not improve and will always have to deal with it. All my joints are hurting and I can’t walk very far. Anyway, at least they have a diagnosis.

My 74 year old dad fell of a ladder and punctured one of his lungs. He has been in the hospital for two weeks. He is moving to a nursing facility until he can go home. He will be there for at least two weeks. At first he was uncooperative but now he is doing everything the doctors want him to do and now he is getting better. I get to see him today for the first time because I have been sick.

All this stress is really getting to me. I am having panic attacks, and alot of hallucinations. The doctor says it will get better once the stress goes away. I just got to deal.

Anyway, that’s my life. Thank you for reading this.

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Wow @anon78876561 it sounds like you have a lot going on. Please take care of yourself as much as you can. One day at a time, that’s all we can do.

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Thank you. Yes, one day at a time.

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There is alot of family drama going on with my siblings and my mom. I’m just trying to stay out of the drama and focus on my dad. Ugh.

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Yeah family drama sucks. It’s best to avoid it if possible. Hope you and your dad both feel better soon.

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So sorry you have so much going on. That is a lot. Wish you lots of strength to deal with it!

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Good luck to you @anon78876561.

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Best wishes for your problems @anon78876561 i hope everything get well.

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It’s good that your father is cooperating with the doctors now. But yeah. Geez you have a lot going on. You’ll get through it :sunny:

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I care! I am proud of you for how strong you have been.

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Thank you @anon4362788 and @everhopeful :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

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Thank you very much. It means alot to me!

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Thank you so much @anon73478309 and @Wave :slight_smile:

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Yes stay away from the stress. I hope you get to feeling better and your dad recovers fully.

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I feel your pain, my joints all hurt due to arthritis, they are switching me to humira if insurance will pay for it

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I hope you feel better soon @anon78876561.

Take care.

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Best wishes to you and your dad.

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Take care Lala. I’m thinking of you. Wishing you the best.

:innocent:

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I’m sorry you’re having such a difficult time @anon78876561. Chronic physical pain can be very difficult to manage. I’m glad you’re working with your medical team to come up with ways to better manage the physical symptoms.

Are you going to a specialist for arthritis? Could you also consult a pain management specialist?

I’m glad to hear your father is recovering from his fall off the ladder. Tell him that he really should not be climbing ladders at his age!

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I hope the new medicine works for you. Is your dad in good spirits? How is his healing coming along? Are there any complications?

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