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  • About Me

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    firelady

    Female, 70, Married
    TX, USA
    Member since December 16, 2006

    • About Me

      Retired. Moved back to Texas a year ago to be closer to our kids. We have a son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandsons. We have been married for 53 years. We are trying to live every day as best we can, knowing that tomorrow will not be as today. Everything changes - nothing stays the same. For better or worse..... we have had both.... but I sure prefer the "better".

      Retired. Moved back to Texas a year ago to be closer to our kids. We have a son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandsons. We have been married for 53 years. We are trying to live every day as best we can, knowing that tomorrow will not be as today. Everything changes - nothing stays the same. For better or worse..... we have had both.... but I sure prefer the "better".

    • Interests

      " Life is a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, But you can spend it only once!

      " Life is a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, But you can spend it only once!

  • Journal

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    • The Flu

      Mood October 8, 2009 10:14pm

      Our youngest grandson, 8 yrs, has been sick since the weekend. Monday the doctor said it was viral pneumonia and started him on meds. Our DIL has a …

    • Enjoy !!!!

      Mood October 1, 2009 8:23am

      ONLY A MOTHER WOULD KNOW ....... 

      Cup of Tea One day my mother was out and my dad was in charge of me. I was maybe 2 1/2 years …

    • IF YOU NEED A GIGGLE.... READ ON !!!!!

      Mood September 22, 2009 7:44pm

      SO CUTE ! Grandparents 1. She was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she'd …

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    • Rainbow

      From lesmagee Today

      big hugs...things much the same. have prescribed new meds. but ii doont htink we will administer them. hes back at speech therapy tho they think he now needs an intensive course of this....x

    • Rainbow

      From lesmagee Today

      big hugs...things much the same. have prescribed new meds. but ii doont htink we will administer them. hes back at speech therapy tho they think he now needs an intensive course of this....x

    • Hug

      From sam03 Yesterday

      I plan on calling you today, you going to be home?

      Love....

    • Little Love

      From Glenda Thursday

      HAVE A WONDERFULL DAY!!!!!!..lOVE AND HUGS...Glenda

    • Hug

      From Addymay Thursday

      Thanks I hope you are doing well. I'm hanging in there.

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  • Goals

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    Goal End Date is Dec 20, 08 322 days ago.

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    Goal End Date is Dec 24, 08 318 days ago.
  • 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 Somewhat Helpful
      think it helps to cause the dyskenesia
      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
    • 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
    • Open Dementia

      My hubby has had PD for 16 yrs and has just been diagnosed with PD Dementia. Just want to find out what to expect.

      Treatments

      Effexor Too Soon to Tell
      Will start next week. Being weaned off Nortriptyline now.
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      no problems
    • Open Dystonia

      My hubby has PD and he is being treated for Dystonia with Botox shots. Would like to hear from other patients that use Botox.

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