pmbenb83
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Aug 6, 2007
- Messages
- 400
- Diagnosis
- 03/2008
- Country
- US
- State
- VA
- City
- Stafford
Lindasue ~ I'm so sorry to hear about your brother having this awful disease. My heart goes out to you and your family. My personal opinion is that he probably really cannot do as much now because he is so weak. Also, most men are too proud to allow anyone to take care of them, and for one to ask for help, there must be a reason. My husband's doctors told him to take it easy to preserve his muscles, so I'm not sure if not doing for himself is hurting him or not. You could always call the doctor's office and ask the doctor or nurse.
Jackie ~ I am so sorry to hear about your blood pressure. I think your doctor is right... you need to have a break during the day. It's kind of like the airline philosophy.... in case of an emergency and the oxygen masks deploy, the parent is to take the oxygen first and then give to the child. It sounds like you need to catch your breath, so that you can continue being the wonderful caregiver and wife that you can be. Please take care of yourself too.
My best to you both,
Pam B in Va
Jackie ~ I am so sorry to hear about your blood pressure. I think your doctor is right... you need to have a break during the day. It's kind of like the airline philosophy.... in case of an emergency and the oxygen masks deploy, the parent is to take the oxygen first and then give to the child. It sounds like you need to catch your breath, so that you can continue being the wonderful caregiver and wife that you can be. Please take care of yourself too.
My best to you both,
Pam B in Va