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glatt · 09-18-2009, 10:53 AM

It's beginning to happen for me all of a sudden.

Last month my mom found out that she has chronic kidney disease from all the prescription pain medication she's been taking for her joint pain. So her doctor is adjusting her meds. Hopefully that will work and she will be able to bear the pain without destroying her kidneys any further.

My dad, last week and this week, has had intermittent episodes of numbness and tingling over his whole body. Doctors put him on blood thinners while he waits for an appointment with a neurologist. They don't know yet what is wrong, but suspect TIAs, which are a kind of temporary mini stroke. Hopefully the blood thinners will prevent a real stroke from happening.

They are in their late 60s and have been extremely vibrant and active their whole lives. I hope this doesn't slow them down too much.

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09-18-2009, 10:53 AM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	It's beginning to happen for me all of a sudden. Last month my mom found out that she has chronic kidney disease from all the prescription pain medication she's been taking for her joint pain. So her doctor is adjusting her meds. Hopefully that will work and she will be able to bear the pain without destroying her kidneys any further. My dad, last week and this week, has had intermittent episodes of numbness and tingling over his whole body. Doctors put him on blood thinners while he waits for an appointment with a neurologist. They don't know yet what is wrong, but suspect TIAs, which are a kind of temporary mini stroke. Hopefully the blood thinners will prevent a real stroke from happening. They are in their late 60s and have been extremely vibrant and active their whole lives. I hope this doesn't slow them down too much.

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