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Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 20 10:02pm | Replies (26)

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@raebaby

I can really feel for you. My husband died with Parkinson's and the help you must have to give him on top of being so anxious has to be awful. I have PTSD from the last time I was driving down a highway and suddenly I couldn't feel the brake. I poked along for 8 miles with everyone honking at me. I was afraid to pull over as I was afraid I'd crash into a ditch. I finally got to my daughter's house. I never drove again.
I have2 cats and my son stays with me often. Other than that, I live alone out in the country.

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To @raebaby
My sincere condolences on your husband’s passing. Do you mind if I ask you how old he was when he passed. I know my husband’s illness is adding to my anxiety as I don’t know what I will do if he predeceases me. We were shocked when he was diagnosed. It’s very difficult for my husband to get appointments with his neurologist as she is highly sought out. You are very lucky to have children. I am fearful my anxiety will never go away. Thank you so much for responding to my post.

Raebaby-
Could you tell us a bit more about your loss of sensation in your foot?
Did it happen with no warning or was there a gradual loss? It might help others to know what to look out for.
Thank you!
You wrote:
"I was driving down a highway and suddenly I couldn't feel the brake...."