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My 90 yr old Mom has pneumonia and I'm worried...

Lung Health | Last Active: Jan 23, 2020 | Replies (17)

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@peach414144

Thank you Linda as I really need all the encouragement I can get. I am now facing another big problem to correct the unstoppable bowel movements due to pelvic organ prolapse. Kind of old to have this corrected with an operation but: I live alone and do need to leave the house for friendship of any kind. (Cannot bring my commode with me to use at a moment's notice and with privacy). This is very embarassing even to write about it. Seems it never stops but sometimes things work out well as: I have been very, very cold even on 85 degree days with wearing three or four layers and at night, brrrr. I again wear many layers with three heavy covers. I do have hypothyroidism. Well I googled how to deal with this so: Reading "the soil is depleated from iodine and this can cause my being so cold". So I bought "thyroid support" with iodine and after about four days of taking these pillsI am not cold any more. Of course when I see my endochronogist again I will present this to her. Staying alive is a job. Perhaps doing all this helps to keep me alive (age 82). The doctors get very very tired of hearing about these problems and they do not want to be bothered with this. I have even had a doctor turn his back to me and leave the room. I know I will go to heaven but he will have to atone for this. Must shuss up now, to much is to much. Enjoy your day and dance a little.

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@peach414144- Good morning. One time a doctor tried to do this with me and I followed him right out the door and asked him what I wanted into the reception area. He had no choice to answer me. I was a young nervous mother and had my baby with me as it was his check-up. NO one has the right to turn their back on you, especially if you are paying them. This must have made you feel horrible. I might have cried if this was done to me at my age now.
You have been very brave in you telling of your problem. Have you looked at the Digestive Health Group? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/

There is also a group that might help with your hypothyroidism.: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/diabetes-and-endocrine-problems/
I'm glad that you have solved your feeling so cold. I do encourage an appointment as soon as you can get one with your Endocrinologist to see if anything can help you get out to see your friends.