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Old 11-20-2023, 04:11 PM
 
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I have had doctors and pharmacists tell me that people want prescriptions when they have an office appointment or they feel like they didn’t get their moneys worth. Both have also said that lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are much more important to a healthy life than taking meds.

Decades ago, I asked my doctor friend for a script for that new anti acid that would let you eat hot tamales at 9:30 and go to bed at 10 without getting heartburn. He said, you will live a lot longer and be a lot healthier if you don’t take the medication and don’t eat hot tamales at 9:30. I was young and dumb, but I did get the message and I did adhere to it. I presently take no daily meds.
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Old 11-20-2023, 05:52 PM
 
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Thanks to all for the advice. I appreciate it and will pass it along to my husband.

My cousin just let me know that my Aunt passed this afternoon...
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Old 11-20-2023, 05:56 PM
 
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Oh dear. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's hard to lose someone that was so special to you. I really hope that you will find a way to get to her funeral. I think you will.
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Old 11-20-2023, 07:23 PM
 
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Thank you, pathrunner. My cousin hasn't said anything yet about funeral arrangements. So...we'll see...
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Old 11-21-2023, 08:45 AM
 
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I am very sorry you're going through this.
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Old 11-21-2023, 12:50 PM
 
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I am very sorry you're going through this.
Thank you, Kathryn. I appreciate your kind words.
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Old 11-21-2023, 07:05 PM
 
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It's hard to go through what feels like a dark time.

You know what I realized, and told someone a lot younger than me today? I realized that "non eventful" doesn't necessarily mean "boring." Sometimes it simply means "peaceful," and that's how my life has been lately. I really really appreciate it!
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Old 11-22-2023, 02:12 AM
 
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^^^^Well said, Kathryn
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Old 11-23-2023, 05:50 AM
 
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Thanks to all for the advice. I appreciate it and will pass it along to my husband.

My cousin just let me know that my Aunt passed this afternoon...
I am sorry for your loss. I hope that memories of better days help you in your grief.
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Old 11-23-2023, 11:25 AM
 
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To the op and all here who are similarly situated, I hope you can find some peace on this thanksgiving day. My prayer is for relief from your pain and grief on this special day of thanksgiving. I am thankful for so many, many things, including the special people who share and care on this thread.
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