sorry, computer got hung up. the following is what i have: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psjogrens, hypothyroidism, diabetes 2, heart dysfunctions, , h pylori, stomach ulcers, neuropathy (legs and feet), PTSD, glaucoma, maccular degeneration and stage 3 kidney. forgot, occasional migraines. wow! and wow! but, at age 80 i am still driving, food shopping (some heavy stuff), cleaning the house, (hate doing the floors), dishes, pots, washing machine the clothes etc. everything is harder than ever, just go slower. all this while wearing the "boot or boots, wrist braces", etc. some days i just let it all alone and do nothing except cook. if i am ever put into "assisted living" is when i will deteriate much faster. i know my time is coming but i want it in my home. PS the cats and dogs are a great, great help. have a dogie door and a fenced yard and let the rain wash away whatever. i am not different than most people. NOW HERE COMES THE KICKER; CAN THIS REALLY BE HAPPENING TO ONE PERSON? CAN ONE PERSON REALLY HAVE ALL OF THESE MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS?

Hello @peach414144, the diagnosis do seem to pile up the older we get..☺ Well, at least that's been my case but I'm behind you a little if it's race. Actually more than a little since I only have SFPN, PMR, osteopenia, degenerative spine disease (or something to that order), carpal tunnel, high blood pressure and the start of cataracts causing (I think) some vision issues. Just want you to know that I'm not trying to catch up with you but want you to slow down a little and enjoy yourself. I'm happy to still be driving myself that's the one thing that I fear the most - not being able to drive anymore.

John

you are right about the driving. without that capability we are "DEAD IN THE WATER". we cannot continue our life style. then i shutter a little. but for now i will pet the cat. sincerely and caringly. thanks for your reply.

ahha. so i am not the only one. thanks for the input. sometimes we feel sorry for ourselves and do no realize it. i guess it was my turn. now back to living again.

I just had cataract surgery and it went very well.  I have one regular lens and one toric lens for astigmatism.  I only have to wear glasses for reading now.  Can see over the Rockies for long distance.  And colors are amazing.
Word of warning: I didn't realize I was so old looking in the mirror!!

I had that about 7yr ago it went well but l thought l would be able to get rid of glasses. But l guess that was only a wish. Hope you are doing well and you have a speedy recovery.