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

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28/03/2019 at 09:54

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Hello everyone,

With chronic illness comes difficult 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?

Tell us in the comments below :)

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EricaJ

20/11/2021 at 10:33

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The urgency, the pain I can put up with but the not being able to wait and constant explosive diahorea makes life very difficult and messy! Day to day life , I’m used too. But anywhere new causes me to worry. I’ve had to go, on the beach, in the woods, on the moors. If there isn’t an available toilet, I’m in trouble.

If you could get rid of one of your symptoms, which one would it be and why? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/if-you-could-get-rid-of-one-of-your-symptoms-which-one-would-it-be-and-why-2779 2021-11-20 10:33:11

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27/11/2021 at 13:42

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If I could get rid of one of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and CFS, And spine problems, it would be the pain! It’s very debilitating and after awhile drags you down, but close second would be Fatique…..I have medications to help, but they only take a slight edge off the pain….so everyday, is very challenging, not only to move, but to get out of bed and start moving….Everything is such an effort, but to do nothing, is also debilitating and stiffness sets in….so it’s a vicious circle, that never ends!

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28/11/2021 at 17:58

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Shortage of breath, although I do not have any chest problems, clear X Rays etc, I have this problem, it is only a problem when I am on the move, at rest there is no problem. I was told by my doctor about 6 years ago that I have a leaky heart valve, but not to worry well he would say that. Then again I am now 82 but it is a bugger this getting old.

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Fatigue. Unfortunately, like so many others, although I have multitudinous symptoms with my MS, I keep wishing I could get rid of my flipping fatigue, I'd be able to have such a better quality of life. An old Disney song, I believe has the line in it, "A wish is a dream your heart makes" - hoping all our wishes come true, especially with Christmas around the corner? Although now 70 yrs old, still believe anything is possible x

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06/12/2021 at 09:44

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@velocette Sorry to hear your story , my friend has the same problem she is 80 ,the hospital said she may need a pacemaker but still holding off , maybe that could be your answer , fingers crossed it can be sorted for you 🤞

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06/12/2021 at 18:49

Back Pain is what i would like to get rid of. After 5 Spinal surgeries, I am bent from my hips and having to walk with crutches. Since I was diagnosed as having autoimmune disease, my spine seems to be bending a lot more and that is cuassing me a lot of pain. May be thye Steroids are thinning my bones. I am on Alandronic acid tablets once a week to prevent that happening. But i have to take Steroids for 2 years. so the treatment hjas to continue.

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Bless you all I really hope that everyone has a fantastic xmas and all our illnesses and this covid doesnt spoil it for you all last yr we was all waiting to see our beautiful granddaughter getting married but because of covid it was cancelled now we have everything crossed that this omicon doesnt mess it up this year so I hope you all have a free pain xmas love to each of you on cerenity,love Tigger ,ps I am having another ,mammogram this yr hopefully it will be another free cancer yr

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09/12/2021 at 15:06

Here is wishing every one, Admin, and every one else, a Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year. Let us hope that it will be a lot better than last one, if this new variant does not get in the way and we have a complete lockdown. We haven't seen our son and wife and our little granddaughter for a long time. If there is no lock down, he will pick us up to stay with him for 4 days over Christmas and bring us back, as we are still vulnerable and can not risk public transport

Wishing every one good health and abundance of happiness

Love and God bless every one.

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10/12/2021 at 09:56

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@nineteen_gale

Fingers crossed all will be well for Christmas , here’s hoping you will enjoy your time with the family and catch up .
let’s hope next year will be better, all the best to you ,😊😊 .

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Wishing all Members and Admin a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2022!

May it be a better year for us all and hopefully, things will settle down in due course.

@nineteen_gale‍... Wishing you a wonderful time with your son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter over the festive season. May you enjoy the special time with your family.

Sending lots of love to all.

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