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Caregiving Frustrations: When the stuff hits the fan!

Caregivers | Last Active: Sep 21, 2019 | Replies (34)

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@bradmm

Becky, thanks so much for your message! Hearing from someone going through the similar stuff is exactly what I needed! The initial fear is the hard part but learning more about what's possible is incredibly uplifting. When you say he's "in good health," what does that mean? I haven't meet with my cardiologist yet to learn what my treatment will be. I've got a stress test on Tuesday. I have continued to swim my mile and do other exercise things. Not to sound morbid or like a martyr but my main concern is being here for my wife! She's been dealing with her MDS for years and I've always been there to support her. I don't think she would do well if something happened to me and I don't want her to have to find out. She's been through enough!

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@bradmn. I’m so glad I could help! That’s what MayoClinicConnect is all about. I say my husband is in good health because all of his checkups have been OK. His EKGs and stress tests were good and the cardiologist didn’t feel the need to keep following up. He’s out fishing now and then we’ll go get exhausted by the grandchildren (ages 5+3)! I’m glad you’re working on your scuba certification—Looking forward! Becky

@bradmm it’s been awhile since we heard from you. Are you doing OK? Have you and your wife made any future plans, like changing housing or looking into community resources should either of you need help? What type of resources does your community have? Whether one is sick, or not, it’s always best to plan ahead. What plans do you have?