tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post3575885259167732945..comments2023-11-13T21:12:34.165-08:00Comments on One Fixer-Upper: He Ran Away From HomeLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-13572678390948976372016-12-10T02:18:23.494-08:002016-12-10T02:18:23.494-08:00Glad you're better. Am very familiar with ver...Glad you're better. Am very familiar with vertigo which can manifest itself in various degrees of dizziness. I was misdiagnosed as having migraine for years. Eventually, my young dtrs dr.(after we moved to the southwest from the midwest) recognized my problem right away as being related to sinus infection/swelling in eustachian tube preventing air pressure equalization -- like happens when we go to higher elevations causing our ears to pop. Hope you get your issues resolved. <br /><br />My experience with so many elders through the years revealed, and know it's true for me, one of the primary concerns about getting old is about losing independence of which giving up driving is a significant aspect. Can appreciate the challenge you face with Bob given his additional issues and the safety concerns. Whatever the point at which driving alone, or at all, must end I think it becomes helpful to feel there are still some useful things a person would be able to do to be helpful. I expect it meant a lot to Bob to be able to do for you. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-21109253577088901522016-12-09T21:36:47.523-08:002016-12-09T21:36:47.523-08:00I'm glad Bob is safely maneuvering the streets...I'm glad Bob is safely maneuvering the streets but can't help but worry. Sorry this other thing is continuing for you. Hope the cream helps bring it under control. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-45212531185676869062016-12-08T15:25:39.013-08:002016-12-08T15:25:39.013-08:00Sorry you can't use the cream, it is nice. I&...Sorry you can't use the cream, it is nice. I'm thankful Bob was in a good space to be able to help me. He has improved so much with this new cardiologist.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-23417217241172954402016-12-08T12:15:14.396-08:002016-12-08T12:15:14.396-08:00This has to have been a huge boost to his ego. So ...This has to have been a huge boost to his ego. So glad it has worked out so well. It must be a relief to you also to know he can step in on occasion and care for you. Hope you get your BP straightened out. I know with my cardiovascular condition, I can only take Tylenol. All other NSAIDS are forbidden. I Googled that cream but I can't take it for I am allergic to aspirin. Phooey. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-20661485929690246522016-12-08T10:38:47.882-08:002016-12-08T10:38:47.882-08:00I was pleasantly surprised he did so well driving....I was pleasantly surprised he did so well driving. Yes, the topical cream is nice. Amazes me but also makes me wonder what other things we absorb through the skin that might not be healthy for us.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-89312142532455307532016-12-08T10:35:21.127-08:002016-12-08T10:35:21.127-08:00We joke that it takes two of us to make one, we...We joke that it takes two of us to make one, we've been operating as a team. He's been so much better about giving up driving than I ever imagined. This morning I reclaimed my tittle as driver and he was nice about it.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-44236028801092928662016-12-08T10:31:26.028-08:002016-12-08T10:31:26.028-08:00Never had vertigo before and certainly don't w...Never had vertigo before and certainly don't want a repeat of it. Not good company.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-23553446630012663972016-12-08T10:29:40.491-08:002016-12-08T10:29:40.491-08:00I declared myself well this morning!I declared myself well this morning!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-90840775664516164902016-12-08T10:28:53.627-08:002016-12-08T10:28:53.627-08:00Yes, I don't have time to deal with health iss...Yes, I don't have time to deal with health issues related to me. Fortunately Bob is having some good days but that's not always true.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-60084255040810468472016-12-08T10:25:55.414-08:002016-12-08T10:25:55.414-08:00Have to say I'm mighty grateful he was around ...Have to say I'm mighty grateful he was around to help me. He rose to the occasion. I would not want to be sick and live alone.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-27385868705478603962016-12-08T10:22:15.412-08:002016-12-08T10:22:15.412-08:00You bring up a good point about the body absorbing...You bring up a good point about the body absorbing non medicated products we use in every day life. We need to give pause and give that issue some thought.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-33690727295634131242016-12-08T10:19:27.112-08:002016-12-08T10:19:27.112-08:00This morning I pushed him out of the driver's ...This morning I pushed him out of the driver's seat and reclaimed my title as driver. He didn't fuss. The places he's driven have been easy to get to with little traffic so he did very well but we don't need to push our luck. His reflexes are extremely slow. That said I was mighty glad to have his help.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-45842585698522406012016-12-08T10:09:51.844-08:002016-12-08T10:09:51.844-08:00This was a morale boosting experience for him but ...This was a morale boosting experience for him but not something I'm willing to continue. I'm anxious to get back in the race.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-10411318616395747472016-12-08T06:59:23.995-08:002016-12-08T06:59:23.995-08:00If Bob's confidence keeps growing, and things ...If Bob's confidence keeps growing, and things go well, maybe he can stay in the driver's seat even after you're 100%. You could alternate -- one trip him, one trip you -- and it might help keep some bounce in his step.<br /><br />I don't know what it is, but a friend with significant arthritis was given a prescription for a topical cream, and she said it was truly wonderful. She was pain-free enough to do things she hadn't done for ages -- even knitting.shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-1556076224591026282016-12-08T06:31:50.187-08:002016-12-08T06:31:50.187-08:00I remember my 90 old aunt moaning and groaning and...I remember my 90 old aunt moaning and groaning and carrying on when her driving privileges were revoked by family (and probably a long time after they should have been revoked in all honesty).Even as she was incapacitated by the pain of bone cancer, she would demand to be allowed to drive. It was a strong and powerful symbol of her independence. It must be so incredibly hard to deal with all the little losses.Especially hard when still having the cognitive ability to recognize the losses. I am heartened to hear that Bob has risen to the occasion but I hope that you feel better soon. You two really need each other right now.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-45039978142136158132016-12-08T03:52:05.913-08:002016-12-08T03:52:05.913-08:00I'm sure this new role gives Bob a sense of us...I'm sure this new role gives Bob a sense of usefulness, and has helped to put a little zip in his step as well as his new shoes. I know how nasty vertigo can be. I had a violent episode years ago. The nausea was awful, but it never returned, thankfully. I wish the same for you. Jamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551543776509110496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-78143736631780138012016-12-07T20:44:43.166-08:002016-12-07T20:44:43.166-08:00Everyone needs to be needed! Hope and pray you get...Everyone needs to be needed! Hope and pray you get back on your feet soon!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-69058279621996644782016-12-07T18:42:26.412-08:002016-12-07T18:42:26.412-08:00You do face some challenging times. I hope the blo...You do face some challenging times. I hope the blood pressure issue is solved quickly.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-3963920240986975722016-12-07T17:08:59.125-08:002016-12-07T17:08:59.125-08:00He is up while you are down. This will work!He is up while you are down. This will work!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-87523261880708407932016-12-07T13:36:08.514-08:002016-12-07T13:36:08.514-08:00I'm glad Bob seems to be doing well behind the...I'm glad Bob seems to be doing well behind the wheel. Hope you get back to normal quickly. The fact that we can absorb meds with a cream makes you wonder about all those cleaning products we use, doesn't it.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-64902574551836427592016-12-07T13:31:23.374-08:002016-12-07T13:31:23.374-08:00Yea, Bob! He's obviously enjoying being able t...Yea, Bob! He's obviously enjoying being able to be there for YOU, for a change. I'm sure that must give his ego a boost. I hope the vertigo leaves you soon, but I do wonder who will win the Battle for the Steering Wheel. <br />Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782394068144501251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-23702015980789704362016-12-07T13:30:37.003-08:002016-12-07T13:30:37.003-08:00Bob must feel great to be in this new role of help...Bob must feel great to be in this new role of helper/caregiver to you. I guess that's what we do as couples, take care of each other as the need arises. <br /><br />Hope your BP levels off, now that you are not taking the ibuprofen. Keep us posted on how you're feeling Linda.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.com