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A poem for the weary hands of caregivers

Caregivers | Last Active: May 26 2:06am | Replies (20)

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@jmd2025

Hi Lori, thank you for the welcome!
I had been a full time caegiver for my Dad (Alzheimers) and Mother (multiple diseases) who are deceased. Hubby has Neuropathy, pre diabetes, kidney disease, post surgery prostrate cancer (2017) , Hypothyroidism and just seems like so many of these new diseases popped up after the surgery. He is on BP meds, statins, so I try to advocate for him looking to aid him to feel better. He was on MetFormin but too many side effects after alternating this per Dr. instructions. He also alternates the Rosuvastatin because of the side effects (back pain, headaches, muscle aches). Now his Tinnitus got very bad while taking the MetFormin so he says he will not take that anymore, even though it did help the glucose, BP and weight loss. So its been challenging. I appreciate your email and hope you are managing wellness yourself after reading your profile.

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Good morning, @jmd2025. I really believe being a caregiver is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, labors of love. I’ve been there myself and know there can definitely be some days filled with overwhelming, multifaceted emotions. You’ve already been through so much with your parents and your husband and then I read about your daughter’s passing.
I don't have words to fully express just how sorry I am to hear about your loss. It is a pain no parent should have to experience. Wishing you peace.