If you could get rid of one of your symptoms, which one would it be and why?

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Hello everyone,

With chronic conditions comes difficult symptoms... each condition presenting with its unique symptoms.

We thought we would start a discussion today asking you, if you could get rid of one of your symptoms, which one it be and why?

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uncleanatol

09/29/2020 at 7:06 PM

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Get some help from a therapist because, in my opinion, you're probably suffering from clinical depression. If you identify with a religion then see whomever represents that religion - rabbi, priest, minister . . . they can help. See a doctor about your irritable bowel syndrome as there are treatments for that and it might be the cause of your back pain. If it isn't, then see an orthopedist who specializes in back problems. As you're 73 years old, you're on Medicare so utilize its benefits. You're also likely receiving Social Security income and/or some other retirement benefit, so you're not broke. If you've been tested, don't have that "virus thing," and are taking proper precautions as outlined by the CDC and WHO, then don't worry about it. If you haven't been tested, get tested; if you're positive, get treated. Bottom line: be proactive and take care of yourself instead of being passive and just letting go, as you are now. Get out into the world and, if necessary, wear incontinence briefs and carry spares with you in a tote bag just in case. There are bathrooms in public places so you don't have to be a prisoner to the bathroom in your home. You and your husband have each other, you are not alone. Go to the library and strike up a conversation with someone who is browsing the same genres, books and movies, that interest you. Do the same in the grocery store, big box store . . . wherever you go. Sometimes a casual conversation turns out to be the beginning of a new friendship. I'm 79 years old and follow my own advice, and there is no way I feel lost; I refuse to give in to that self-defeating attitude. To quote one of my favorite movies, "Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death!" Stop starving yourself, join the feast!

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If you could get rid of one of your symptoms, which one would it be and why? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/if-you-could-get-rid-of-one-of-your-symptoms-which-one-would-it-be-and-why-1174 2020-09-29 19:06:16

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10/01/2020 at 2:23 AM

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@Mrspeedy Sounds better than it works. people's pain can not always be helped except with heavy duty meds. I for one will not take pain meds for my neuropathy(from chemo) because I prefer to be clear headed. I am taking a supplement that my oncologist suggested and it was working really well . but then my PC added medication for high cholesterol, and guess what one side effect is! Numbness.

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10/01/2020 at 2:50 AM

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@Velena82 Chronic pain is difficult. I have neuropathy in both my feet from Chemo. It was getting a lot better with a supplement my oncologist told me to try. But my PC just gave me a prescription for cholesterol and guess one side effect- numbness. so now its almost as bad as before but I am not giving up. Maybe a nutritionist could help find something to help you . Have you tried Yoga, or light exercise? I am not a person who exercises and I've had a issue with a "bad" knee for 8-10 years. I just started PT (torn meniscus and arthritis) and I was skeptical that is would help, but it has already! I can hardly believe it. I still have pain but its a lot better after 2 sessions. My neuropathy is still pretty bad but I wont take heavy duty meds because I want a clear head. I am going to try some light exercise even though I don't like it .Try to check into PT , even if its only a couple of sessions . I don't know what pain you have but keep searching . even a little relief helps. If you'd like to talk about your pain let me know you can reply to this and let me know if it helped. Take care . -Denise

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10/01/2020 at 3:16 AM

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@AS1218 I have chronic pain as well. I have neuropathy in both feet from chemo 3 years ago, it was getting a lot better by using a supplement my oncologist recommended, but i has a setback when my PC put me on a RX for cholesterol, one side effect is numbness in extremities. I also have a "bad " knee that has been painful for about 8 years. I went to a good orthopedic and he told me I have a torn meniscus, and arthritis. He told me to try physical therapy. I was VERY skeptical but I am only 2 sessions in and have had a lot of relief to my knee. I have just gotten used to my numb painful neuropathy in my feet as I do not want take strong meds because of the side effects. they actually prescribe anti seizure meds for neuropathy. I am telling you this because after years of suffering I have found that there were some things that helped. Maybe you could see a nutritionist, and try a vitamin or supplement that could help. Or like I did see another doctor and ask about PT. I honestly was so sure the supplements and PT would not help at all. but to my surprise it did . I wish you well. if you found this helpful at all leave me a reply. Take care . Don't ever give up, you may find relief or some way to cope better. - Denise

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10/04/2020 at 2:09 PM

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post surgical removal of a NET in my small intestine in 2018, the symptom I would like to be done with would be the diarrhea but more specifically the incontinence that sometimes occurs. It has such an impact on the quality of my life. It limits where I go, how long I can be in the car, can I eat, can I drink, can I sleep over someone else’s home, it is something that is always on my mind.

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Fatigue is the one symptom I can't seem to manage, even with medication. I just wish I had some energy once in a while like I used to have before MS.

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10/05/2020 at 5:16 AM

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Personally, I have Multiple Sclerosis (Progressive) . The one symptom I would get rid of is : physical mobility issues.

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10/10/2020 at 8:00 PM

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The pain all over. And problem breathing with any activity.

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10/21/2020 at 2:48 AM

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I would love to rid myself of depression. It seems to have such a hold on my life and everything/everyone in it.

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10/23/2020 at 8:14 AM

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My Type 2 Bipolar Disorder has been an ear-full for all my practitioners to hear over the years. That would be awesome if I didn't need to do that to them anymore...But, realistically, though, it's still not a burden to them right now...

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