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Aurelia

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Linzess is killing me right now with the gurgling and bloating from diarrhea.

But anything is better than not going to the toilet at all for 9 days, so I welcome the diarrhea with open arms. Just not the bloating and gurgling. I read online that some people skip a dose or two for these very reasons. I think I might try that.
 

1964dodge

Has a monkey as a friend
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I am going to lose a dear dear friend that I love in the next few weeks, maybe he has some months. He was just initiated into the MD Anderson Cancer system for treatments etc and I picked him up during his discharge a few days ago and had a couple of hours with him which was a gift since I hadn't seen him for 3 months. And I know he is deteriorating and I just have to accept it. There is nothing I can do to help since he is staying with his uncaring family in Dallas these days and it just happened to work out that I could go pick him up and take him to where he had to go. That's another story. All I can do is text with him and have a short phone call with him every few days when he feels up to it. My heart is breaking, he is such a dear wonderful man and he wants to live but he is in pain in many ways. Sh*t. Feeling helpless and not sure I will make it to acceptance anytime soon.
*hug*console*shake
 

1964dodge

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I haven't posted in a while, I'll go back and try to catch up with how everyone is doing. I'm depressed with the situation with my son, but for the people who messaged me here, about it I really appreciate you and your understanding. I can't live with him again, but if he straightens himself up, hopefully not addicted to drugs, I will support him in other ways, if he get's a job, I can help with workboots etc. I was hoping that what the police told me is true, that if nobody bonds him out they'd find other accomadations for him. They haven't. There is a purpose to this even though it's hard on me, it hurts, must be hellish for him, but I do hope he learns he can't treat others and property the way he has, and learns respect.

I don't think I'm making much sense, just know I appreciate anyone who helps me, because it's easy to blame myself for everything. But he is of age to be accountable for his own actions. Other than this, I'm fairly ok. My pain is better, a foam mattress instead of the other cheap thing is helping, and I'm not needing to use over the counter meds much. I'm being responsible with how I use my pain meds. I need some motivation to go for walks, so tomorrow I'll walk to the library and see if they still have book clubs going on.
the primary job for a parent is to do what is right for a child and to help them reach independence and success. this is what you are doing. it would be much easier to just give up and not try but you are taking the right road even though it hurts you. i can't promise he will turn out good but you are giving every chance in life. hopefully he will mature some day and appreciate all you arre doing. you ARE a good parent, please believe that. i'm pleased to see your pain lowering some

mike.....*hug*shake
 

1964dodge

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My friend has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I don’t know what is going to happen next. She is very holistic and rejects the idea of chemotherapy and radiation. the little bit I have read about her cancer is not very encouraging. I will be able to spend time with her this weekend as we live faily close. The doctors have not discussed anything with her. I’m going to try to be there for her Through this time of her endurance. I’m going to struggle with it just like you. Back when I joined this forum I would have gladly accepted cancer as a means to die. Now I am comfortable my friends are starting to die off. I am just babbling. I will be going through the same experience as you.
*hug*console*shake
 

1964dodge

Has a monkey as a friend
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Linzess is killing me right now with the gurgling and bloating from diarrhea.

But anything is better than not going to the toilet at all for 9 days, so I welcome the diarrhea with open arms. Just not the bloating and gurgling. I read online that some people skip a dose or two for these very reasons. I think I might try that.
i hope everything starts to go through easier and you feel better soon

mike....*hug*shake
 

1964dodge

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still fighting this damned bug and it's pissing me off lol. i get a lot of theese bugs in thee last few years. i couldn't sleep at all last night due to pain. besides my normal leg pain my kidney stone is killing me. it IS my own fault though. since i had the bug i've been drinking a lot less water " i know i should drink more " and when i don't drink water my kidney stone hurts. i drank 3 bottles of water in a few hours and the pain is going down. life sucks but so far despite some thoughts lately i'm still pleased to be here

mike
 

AvidFan

Retired Cat Staff
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still fighting this damned bug and it's pissing me off lol. i get a lot of theese bugs in thee last few years. i couldn't sleep at all last night due to pain. besides my normal leg pain my kidney stone is killing me. it IS my own fault though. since i had the bug i've been drinking a lot less water " i know i should drink more " and when i don't drink water my kidney stone hurts. i drank 3 bottles of water in a few hours and the pain is going down. life sucks but so far despite some thoughts lately i'm still pleased to be here

mike
Hope you get well (relatively!) again soon!
 

AvidFan

Retired Cat Staff
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Surprisingly OK today - so far. Got a bit of sleep even if I woke early, and body battery charged 2/3 overnight so system go rest for sure. Uneventful morning. No cats today - had to commute to office. Commute was peaceful and am now at office. Feel a bit disoriented, but the full blown dazed/frazzled/dizzy head feelings are quieter so far today - mind you they can kick in like crazy at any stress point in a meeting or other stressor, so will be on guard for that. With the holiday Monday it's already half way through the week which is something.
 

SillyOldBear

Teddy Bears Rule! 🐻
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My friend has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I don’t know what is going to happen next. She is very holistic and rejects the idea of chemotherapy and radiation. the little bit I have read about her cancer is not very encouraging. I will be able to spend time with her this weekend as we live faily close. The doctors have not discussed anything with her. I’m going to try to be there for her Through this time of her endurance. I’m going to struggle with it just like you. Back when I joined this forum I would have gladly accepted cancer as a means to die. Now I am comfortable my friends are starting to die off. I am just babbling. I will be going through the same experience as you.
So sorry to hear about this. Pancreatic cancer is one of the more difficult ones. It is a hard to detect early. Years ago my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and refused treatment. The family had to respect her wishes. The most you can do is be with her. Although I do hope the doctors discuss it more fully with her.
 
My friend has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I don’t know what is going to happen next. She is very holistic and rejects the idea of chemotherapy and radiation. the little bit I have read about her cancer is not very encouraging.
Also terrible news. I'm glad you're also there for your friend.

I think once you've been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the prognosis is very poor, even for a cancer. It's good for people to be open to a range of treatments that are supported by evidence, but in her case I doubt it would make much difference. If a cancer is bad enough, people usually end up living longer and having better quality of life with palliative care than treatment.
 
fighting some damned bug
It seems like some bug is going around here also, me and others seem to be having something
I'm not sure if I've got the same thing, but I'm fighting a bug too.

Sometimes I'll just have allergies, and the test is if I exercise and feel better (or at least don't feel worse), it's an allergy.

The day after going for a bike ride, I came down with a sore throat, fever, as well as some coughing and sweating. So not an allergy.
 

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