It's been a struggle to accept all my health issues and then also pain from this and that and the next things. I'm starting to ask myself what doesn't hurt anymore and what isn't wrong with you? I guess once again acceptance is the key for better peace of mind about it. How do you deal with all your pains and health issues? Oh yes, I do see doctors when needed too.
Just Old and Wearing Out Fast
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I try not to let my brain freeze up, so I can cope and fight with the power of the mind, my health is bad too from getting rear ended in a car wreck, and I had health problems before that. At least I don't have to worry about working for an income, on SSD. Not great income, but liveable.
Yes I get disability income too.
Murrmurr
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I do as much as I can tolerate every day, including calisthenic exercises. Some days are better than others. Once or twice a week I spend more time just resting in my recliner than anything else. Resting is as important as moving, imo. I nap whenever I feel the need.
I eat a lot of fresh veggies and fruit, take a multi-vitamin plus B12-B6, magnesium, ginseng, and fish oil/omega III. I meditate at least 3 times a week and do a tea ritual at least once a day.
I eat a lot of fresh veggies and fruit, take a multi-vitamin plus B12-B6, magnesium, ginseng, and fish oil/omega III. I meditate at least 3 times a week and do a tea ritual at least once a day.
I Do some of those things too...
Thanks
I have considerable pain most the day
Lower back
Shoulders
Hands
Knee
I've found heavy exercise of those areas decreases some pain
Free weights seems best
For the back, I hang on stout limbs, or rafters to take the pressure off
My hands, of late, have been giving me fits, I've broken a few bones in my right hand over the years
So started using hand grips
Seems to help
Other than that, I live with it
I miss chopping wood
Its more aerobic than some folks think
Glad the free weights are helping.
What are free weights and hand grips?
I do forty squeezes
Twenty, then turn 'em over and do the other twenty
Free weights range from barbells to serious weight lifting with bars, plates, and benches
I use these fixed weights (hate to fiddle with plates and bars)
I prefer these hand grips
Thanks, Ive seen them before but didn't know what they were called. My dad used to have them, too.
Murrmurr
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I think you and I talked about acupuncture treatments, yes?
They've helped me immensely. It seems like the main thing the treatments do for me is increase the benefits of everything else; my pain medication, diet, exercise, even my sleep. It's like it works in tandem.
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I try to count my blessings that I'm not in worse shape than I am.
I've also accepted the fact that there are worse things than dying.
I've also accepted the fact that there are worse things than dying.
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OneEyedDiva
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I guess I'm blessed. Although I have all these diagnoses, none are adversely affecting me. Just to mention a couple, I was diagnosed with arthritis years ago and my ortho specialist told me I'd probably need a knee replacement. I'm sure that was over a decade ago and I don't have arthritic pain nor have I needed that surgery. I have noticed a little stiffness has returned if I sit too long. I'm diabetic but after finally taking diabetes management seriously a few years ago, I'm still not experiencing neuropathy. It also hasn't affected my eyes. Speaking of eyes, I have a series of eye problems but still manage to see fairly well (lately {again} even without my prescription glasses). I plan to do a separate post about my eye ailments at some point. I suffered from atrial fibrillation for decades. After my cardiac ablation in 2016, I haven't had any episodes since. Like I said...blessed!
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BTW...I'm so sorry that you are having so many issues Ruthanne! I agree that attitude adjustments (acceptance) and often a sense of humor can help deal with these issues.
Pecos
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There is no easy answer to this one, fortunately for me the daily aches and pains that I currently have are not too bad. My wife has increasing trouble with her back and is a strong believer in Yoga, Chiropractors, Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy. Due to COVID, she has relied on Yoga for well over a year, but does need to see a Chiropractor.
I have not found that Yoga did that much for pain, but then I do it with far less intensity than my wife. Acupuncture had helped me in a couple of instances, getting in to see a good massage therapist has helped a bit, but I have my best luck with a good chiropractor. .... or a hot tub and a beer.
There are times when I do have to take a regular sized Tylenol, especially at night.
Good luck as this is a tricky thing to deal with and you do not want to go overboard.
Thanks you are doing many good useful things and your wife is too.
I was also wondering how is your mindsets helping you both through this time of aging? Have you been able to accept that this sometimes hell is a vital part of life?
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i understand.
thanks. Not looking for pity but some days can be harder and I see that and take each day as it comes and deal with what I must. I suppose you do too.
No I don't recall talking about acupuncture with you but I'm glad it has benefited you so much.
I am wondering mainly how people get through this emotionally and mentally as it is of interest to me.
fmdog44
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I think the every day minor pains started around 69 or 70. I basically ignore them unless they hang on too long then I eat two Alieve tablets and they go away.
I hear ya. How is your mental status through dealing with all that or is that off topic for you
?It's good you are so blessed! It could be far worse.