Thank you Flo for your kind words!!And I'm so sorry your husband had to get on long term disability.. that is another big stressor..my husband was a 100% DAV Vietnam veteran..(he actually volunteered..Army Infantry Lai Khe 68-69) ..said he'd never join anything else again!! We married late (he'd been single for 18 years (retraining him was a task!!) He's been gone almost 15 years.. we were together for 13.. I don't have any children ..I'm 71..I think it is awesome that your husband helps you!! He must be a very special guy!! Wishing you many more years together!! and so glad your survived "the patch".. I was so constipated..(but then I usually am..) I can't imagine how overwhelmed you must feel... and I go to the doctor with a LIST of questions.. so ask your doctor all you have.. that's what they are there for!!I hope the ear wax is the problem.. simple solution! That would be so nice! You'll have to let me know!! I'll be praying for you!! My name is Terry from Eastern Oklahoma (Cherokee reservation) I appreciate you!! Asking God for miracles for you and your family!!