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Started by Bobbie. Last reply by Bobbie Nov 6, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I am my worst caregiver. I over do it, forget or just try to push through. I don't vocalize when I am in pain. I just go take more pills. I never thought of Frank as my caregiver. After three years…Continue
Started by Gloria E. Apr 14, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
What is the most challenging aspect of caring for a loved one with Trigeminal Neuralgia or Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia? Continue
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Comment by KimberlyRD on February 11, 2012 at 9:27pm I can comment on Gloria's question. The most "challengin" aspect is seeing someone you love in so much pain and you are unable to do ANYTHING about it. It just plain sucks. My has a triple whammy--TN, Multiple Sclerosis, & Type II insulin dependant diabetes...oh and hi BP too. There are days that I can't think of anything positive to say....to see this vibrant, intelligent man, trapped in a body that won't work and suffering kills me.
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