My health is plummeting downwards?

Question

I have been bedridden for seventeen years. Even though I'm a doctor there's nothing further that can be done for my condition. this past year my health has really taken a downwards spiral. I'm tired of fighting the battle of living each day. The challenges are becoming too much for me. I would appreciate any thoughts anyone has on this. I really don't know what to ask.

Your answers have been so kind. You Make me feel very happy to be a part of this community. my problem really is financial, I cannot live on social security and that's all I have left. I had savings which I have went through and there is no other resources.

I have been through everything in America and they offer so little that I would not even consider going back. I live here A million times cheaper than I ever could in America. The medical doctors are as good as anywhere. I have very good friends here. I'm just so down today because of the situation I needed your support. I appreciate each one of you.

Best wishes,
Billie77

Answer 1

It is very hard to share or even understand your burden.

What comforting words can really do any difference now?

What can one only hope in situations like that? A dignified release from suffering, I suppose.

My prayers, such as they are (I'm not a good Christian I'm afraid) are with you sister.

Answer 2

Count your blessings. You are spending too much time wallowing in being trapped in your bed and home. Look out the window rejoice in the weather no matter what it is like rain, sun heat or cold. Open the window or door and feel the atmosphere wash over you and relish in the fact that you can and do feel. Obviously you have more to do on this earth than you have completed or you would be called home. Stop wasting time and do something. Read a good book--their are magnifyers and audio books. Call someone you haven't talked to in a long time and let them know they were on your mind and that you care about them. Write or dictate into a recorder some good memories or lessons you learned. Record or write about all the changes in cars, transportation the value of a dollar, the sexual revolution or any number of things that are different than in your childhood. There is someone somewhere you are meant to bless look outside your small world and find them and just do it.

Answer 3

God Billie, I don't know what to tell you other than maybe come back to the united states and search for a doctor here that might be able to help. I am so sorry that you are doing so bad, i wish ilved closere to you so that I couldhelp you out..... I have had a run of bad luck with my medication and am now going to new doctorrs who are putting me through hell in back because when i would call my current dr his nurses would blow off what I was saying when I would tell them that the generic medicine inmy medicine was metabolizing in my system directly and I was in pain within two hours and had to takae more meds, they then labeled me as a patient self medicating. Instead of bringing me into see the dr and have him help me they just keep blowing me off, now I am trying a new dr and they got all the records and they think I am some sort of drug addict and are putting me through a whole lot and I am not sure how much more I can take. ALll I want is to get off my pain meds and see how I function sincce thiis last surgery... Anyhow honey I am so sorry you feel so bad, I just think maybe you need new drs,new things done and new pain meds... Take care and keep in touch..
Kari

Answer 4

Billie: I had no idea of your current situation. Now, I know why you have acquired sooooo many points and named a 'Top Contributor'---You have too much free time on your hands! lol

Seriously, you sound like you have reached the part of your life in which you have allowed negative thoughts to consume most of your faith, hope and optimisim. The 'higher power' (God is my name of choice.) has already planned our life's outcome; therefore, you should take a deep breath and convince yourself to feel better (mind over matter) and you will (tried and trued worldwide). Positive thoughts and actions will enable you to get out of your 'death bed' and regain a happy/healthy mindset. Change your bedding to a bright and vividly happy color, i.e., yellow. You have to endure the bad to be rewarded with the good.

Don't forget to breath.

Laughter is THE best medicine that can cure any ailment. That, and 'SuperBlueStuff'. I have applied this lotion to various kinds of pain (including broken bones) and because of the emu oil ingredient, the pain disappears almost instantly.

Numerous books are available to assist you with just about any problem that could arise (some w/large print). Apparently, your current doctor is not educated enough to help you. I suggest you seek a new physician specializing in 'Internal Medicine'. My doctor is wonderful and always locating new and improved treatment methods.

Children can often come up with remedies that nobody else could have ever thought of. Entertain the idea of sharing your knowledge with a few eager children. Dictate your own meaningful occasions to share your unique experiences with others (on a daily basis).

Don't let 'Life' get you down...get filled up with goodness!

Turn that frown upside down--smile--you'll feel better!

God Bless

Answer 5

it sounds like your spirit is plummeting downwards, I wont bore you with my details but to say I truly understand should suffice. ask your doc.for something for your depression and find your faith in god again get back to your faith,,,,it helps.my doc. gave me a mood elevator and despite my objections within 3 weeks I did feel better "Effexor-75mg " or some othermood elevator. I am not running around and socializing but I do not feel incredably sad as I did and as you sound. Most churches will send a visitor for you to talk to and you can inquire on line. I am so sorry for your situation you need some visitors. Maybe call you local senior center or outreach Meals on Wheels are available too(another visitor) REACH OUT AND TOUCH SOMEONE. i'M ON S.S. TOO IT SUCKS.I saw an advertisemenbt on the history channel last night about Reverse Mortgages I am doing it and will get 500.00 a month its safe and its enough to realy help.

Answer 6

Hi billie it must be very hard what you're going through. But you know what? You could count on me as a friend always. We're here to listen. I to am going through the same. I'm very sick also. And get tired of going to sleep with pain and waking up with pain. But what keeps me going is my family and Friends that I have here in YR. And keep on praying God has never let us down. You'll be surprised on how he answers your prayers without you even noticing it. I have lots of faith on him I know that one of these days I'm going to wake up and say I don't feel nomore pain. Take care and may God bless you always

Answer 7

my heart goes out to you, I wish I had something important to say

I am going to suggest a book to you (perhaps you have read it): Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard

something of a cult classic now, winner of Pulitzer Prize for NF back in the 70s, but it's not at all timebound, you would enjoy it now.

She speaks to the issue of why creation is the way it is, and what is the thing about arbitrary occurrences and suffering in all forms. It is a sort of spiritual book about the natural world but actually a fun read. She is a briliant writer and observer who continues to publish but this was her masterpiece.

Answer 8

I dont know what your condition is but I know it must bad to have to go through what you are going through,dont give up and my prayers are with you.There is nothing to big for God to handle.