regarding health and awareness

[faeredelune]

I guess you could say my MO is: There is heart attack and stroke among the common causes of death in my family - as is the case with many people's families. A dear friend of mine suffered the painful experience of watching his mother wither and die slowly after a serious stroke that was not immediately fatal. My dear Aunt M will be having bypass

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[spangle_kitten]

My grandma had a stroke 10 years ago (and is nearly 90 now) and was pretty vegetative then and isn't really a whole lot better now, she can't speak properly, eat unaided, get dressed etc...

He mind's gone completely and she has a lot of difficulty recognising people, remembering names, she can't even read any more which she hates.

It's no way to live and if I was like that I probably would rather be dead.

"pain is mandatory, suffering is optional"

[faeredelune]

I'm learning a lot about that pain vs suffering quote recently

Re: "pain is mandatory, suffering is optional"

[spangle_kitten]

It think it's that attitude that convinced my mum to go into hospice work, she hated seeing people who were suffering becuase not many people knew how to handle it...seeing people suffer is horrible and depressing for everyone. I did work in a nursing home for a while until my back finally gave in

[faeredelune]

*nodnod*

I too am mourning the reduced options in footwear for me. *wink*

Here there seems to be wide range of attitudes and personalities amongst health care professionals - so sadly the patient's experience can be equally varied and subject to them. I hate to generalize about the people working in health care, because I know some still care and are compassionate and informative. It just seems to be rare in my personal experience of them.

I think you are right though, that a more proactive attitude is beginning to prevail for patients and the medical industry. I hope so at any rate.

I was very glad of your news by the way. We had to rush out this morning before I could comment. How are you feeling?

[faeredelune]

*nodnod* There is a huge laundry list of complications with diabetes. And it's very frightening for people who have it. Oddly it seems that those born with diabetes are more equipped to deal with and fight it because it's always been with them. Those that develpo type II diabetes are often very frightened and depressed with the changes and demands put on them.

A number of members in my family are type II, and a few of my firends have been type I.

Considering the nerve damage potential I should show you the article on raynaud's a friend found for me. I don't think it's connected to diabetes directly or automatically (just so I don't mislead by accident) - more like if he starts to experience cold feet and hands it would be helpful for him to be aware of this and be able to discuss it/have it checked out with his doctor.

raynaud's phenomenon

[faeredelune]

I think it is supposed to test the message from brain to body, are they able to coordinate both arms and move them fairly readily, or does the message seem to be getting lost or frustrated along the way. This is a good question for clarity though. I might just call some info line somewhere and ask for clarification

[eniastoa]

I, um, read this and dug in. Thank you for posting.