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[Seminole2]

@LuvSoCal Yes she did this last time. However, she really couldn't see what would be causing this kind of bleeding.  Said there was one little spot.  She went on to say that cauterizing my nose would be packed for 2 days and another 6 weeks to heal.  She was very rough with just her exam.  Couldn't imagine her doing anything to me.  She also said someone should be there to drive me home.  My DH was not with me that day.  Would also need to check with insurance company to see what the damage would be for me.  It was just a weird feeling I had.  I have another appointment in August with my primary.  Will ask for another referral.    So thank you!

[Luv2Dnce]

First of all, my heart goes out to you. It's definitely not easy as we get older. To a degree, I feel the same way and was just explaining this to someone recently.  I always thought I felt a fraction of my age with a few aches and pains, but unfortunately, they have really changed within the past six months.  It's true that it humbles you and really makes you think about life perhaps more than before. God bless you and I hope you're feeling better and get some issues resolved so that you live a comfortable life.

[QVCkitty1]

@Luv2Dnce  wrote:

First of all, my heart goes out to you. It's definitely not easy as we get older. To a degree, I feel the same way and was just explaining this to someone recently.  I always thought I felt a fraction of my age with a few aches and pains, but unfortunately, they have really changed within the past six months.  It's true that it humbles you and really makes you think about life perhaps more than before. God bless you and I hope you're feeling better and get some issues resolved so that you live a comfortable life.

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 Thank you ! 🌷

[jubilant]

I've always said, "I don't think you're old till your over "80". I'm 76 now and eating my words!

[RetRN]

@QVCkitty1, I am hoping that overall you have lived a good and happy life.

Setbacks will always be part of that life, but being humble, kind, caring, and thoughtful of others are the things that matter. I wish you all the best with your health and home maintenance issues. I think we all take a lot for granted, especially when things are going well. 

[QVCkitty1]

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@RetRN wrote:

@QVCkitty1, I am hoping that overall you have lived a good and happy life.

Setbacks will always be part of that life, but being humble, kind, caring, and thoughtful of others are the things that matter. I wish you all the best with your health and home maintenance issues. I think we all take a lot for granted, especially when things are going well. 

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@RetRN , I have had a good and mostly happy life. I had great parents, well mostly my mom. I come from a hard working family with excellent values. I've also been fortunate in my adult relationships. Even though I spent my working life in healthcare, I avoided Drs. until it was absolutely necessary . Of course this is not smart, but I HATE going to the Dr.  As far my old home goes, I'm only complaining because instead of a gradual break down, everything is happening at once. Thank you for your comments and I hope you are doing well. 🌷

[Ronettes]

@QVCkitty1 

I know how you feel, and many of the rest of you.

After always having good health, I had to quit my job to take care of my husband for a few years.

I ended up with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR, severe muscle pain) which is no joke.  It is finally gone after a year and a half.

The doctors call it 'an immune disorder', but they really are not sure where it originates.  

Some people live with it for years, I just thank God I am ok again.

So just hang in there, it may take time for the body to heal!

[AngelPuppy1]

@QVCkitty1 

Oh, boy, can I EVER identify with you!!!  I am guilty of the same thing as you have stated.  I remember my Mom saying -- enjoy your youth, enjoy your health because the next thing you know -- poof -- it's gone in a flash!  I would guess that it feels like this for a lot of people.

 I'm sure declining or poor health doesn't happen overnight or all at once but it seems like it sometimes!  I felt like I was going along just fine and then all at once - everything hit and I woke up and I was old and not well at all!  

DH and I tell each other the same thing!  What the heck happened?  Where did it go???

It's almost like every day some new health issue or symptom occurs!  One thing doesn't get resolved or healed and then another one pops up on top of it!  It can get so discouraging.  I try very hard to be positive, but some days I don't do so well.  

It truly is a humbling experience!  I am grateful also for the health that I had in the past, but it went so quickly!  I thought when I got older, I would get to experience the so-called "golden years" but I find that nope, that's not the case.

Don't get me wrong -- I am grateful to still be here and to get to experience life.  I know that some people have it so much worse than me.

We just have to keep kicking it, even though we can't kick it as high or as much as we once we did!  Blessings!  

[CalminHeart]

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@smoochy wrote:

no where in the Bible does God say He will only give us what we can handle. This is a human-constructed concept to make ourselves feel better. However. God does promise to be with us throughout all of our trials. He is steadfast. He hears our cries, answers all prayers. This is a comfort to me. I totally relate to your difficulties. Seems like in my 70s, my health took a dive and stuff continues to pop up. We cant change it. But I consider every day that I wake up, a win and a blessing.This forum allows us to connect with each other-to be supportive, sympathetic. It too is a small blessing. 

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He does not do that either.

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God answers our prayers with yes, no, or not now. 

Prayer is also a 2-way street. God expects us to act to change things and recover.

We can't avoid bad times, trials. It's part of being human. But we can think beyond our own misery.

Almost 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with a brain disease that will eventually kill me. I can't change it. But I ask God to be with me and give me strength. It brings me calm and peace like nothing else.

[AngelPuppy1]

@CalminHeart 

I am sorry to hear about your disease. Quite a long time ago, I started going to a new church and the pastor there gave me comfort by saying what you had written.  About answering our prayers  - yes, no, and wait.  Before that, I admit that I had a hard time with asking and not receiving and then wondering why, especially after a long time.  It still is hard at times. but I understood it much better after he clarified some things for me.  Also, the fact that just because we don't receive a certain thing we ask for doesn't mean we aren't being heard, it's often because something better is being planned for us.  Also, bad things and sad things happen to us all, but it's the acceptance of all things and knowing that we are receiving blessings no matter what.  I send you all good thoughts and blessings!