Good Health

[fang37]

Good health is something that most of us take as a given right when we are in our younger years.

When we hit 60+, ill health begins to appear.

Medical science has improved in leaps & bounds especially since the 1970s.

I was a top athlete, exercised regularly, played competitive team sport - all was good.

Then, about 6 years ago, I got advanced throat cancer.

CRUEL!

Lethargy, total teeth extraction & unbearable physical pain. The pain was so severe I had copious amounts of morphine.

In time, better health returned although permanent side-effects existed viz I could not eat solid food again.

About 4 months ago, I was hit by a pickup. Unconscious. Ambulanced to hospital & an operation - plate inserted.

Since then, sleep has been a luxury. In reality, my entire body aches 24/7.

What to do? No idea. Learn to live with it; accept it?

Life can be a bitch! Now, it is a bitch.

Sometimes, I think - just put me down as they do with old dogs.

[giddyup]

My sincerest sympathies. I'm in my 70's and suffer from a few illnesses like high blood pressure, gout, and enlarged prostate, but my problems pale into insignificance compared to yours. No question that old age can be cruel.

[kuiburi]

I am only 48 , I know about the sleepless nights the 24/7 pain . Only thing that keeps me going is the love for my wife , kids and a couple of real mates .

Painkillers take the edge of and is still better then the final solution .

I still do the work that wrecked my body and still do it with joy , but it gets harder and harder every year .

Maybe u should try to visit a painclinic , my brother gets botox shots sometimes to put some nerves offline for a while .

anyway hope u health will improve .

[fang37]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Pain clinic - tried that. Even copious amount of morphine. Now, no thanks. To me, pain is sending a message. Blocking same is not the solution.

Wife - good but erratic. She thinks that I must exercise to mend the broken leg - I cry!

Time & no stupid actions are my medicine.

[steven100]

I'm wondering if thaivisa should be renamed to Old timers visa ?

[kuiburi]

I'm wondering if thaivisa should be renamed to Old timers visa ?

I am not really an oldtimer yet , but surely hope to be one day

[faraday]

I'm 60 next year, & yup got the high bp, & am generally a bit slower physically. When I get sleep issues,I often use good quality Lavender Oil on my pillow, or in a burner. Helps me relax.

Valerian is also very good for sleep, & get great dreams too.

And no, it's not time for you to be put to sleep.

Just keep going forward, even if it's slowly...

[uptheos]

I'm 60 next year, & yup got the high bp, & am generally a bit slower physically. When I get sleep issues,I often use good quality Lavender Oil on my pillow, or in a burner. Helps me relax.

Valerian is also very good for sleep, & get great dreams too.

And no, it's not time for you to be put to sleep.

Just keep going forward, even if it's slowly...

It's a personal decision.

IMO everyone has the right to go at a time of their choosing.

[fang37]

Euthanasia is illegal in most countries.

Those countries where it is legal have severe restrictions.

OK for animals - not OK for humans!

Inhumane?

[giddyup]

I'm wondering if thaivisa should be renamed to Old timers visa ?

Is your comment helpful in any way, or even vaguely amusing? I think not.

[fang37]

Good health?

My broken leg required a wheelchair.

Me missus is very busy so she decided to sub-contract out the nursing duties.

As you can see, I am bitterly disappointed by her selfishness.

[fang37]

After I fully recuperate, my darlink insists that I go for a holiday.

She even insisted that her best friend take care.

I tried to refuse but wife then got quite abusive.

[faraday]

I'm 60 next year, & yup got the high bp, & am generally a bit slower physically. When I get sleep issues,I often use good quality Lavender Oil on my pillow, or in a burner. Helps me relax.

Valerian is also very good for sleep, & get great dreams too.

And no, it's not time for you to be put to sleep.

Just keep going forward, even if it's slowly...

It's a personal decision.

IMO everyone has the right to go at a time of their choosing.

Yes,you're quite correct about it bring a personal decision.

My comment was to encourage Fang, not to debate personal ethics. Ok, blud?

[SoCal5252]

Lots to do with genes, so says a DR. I once went to.

The OP did everything right, whereas an acquaintance has smoked 2 plus packs of cigarettes a day for 50 years and rarely even a runny nose.

[fang37]

In foreign countries, when an animal is in extreme pain, they have a service to put the animal down. Often it is called the RSPCA. Generally, it is government funded.

Humans - NO! Let him suffer.

[SoCal5252]

In foreign countries, when an animal is in extreme pain, they have a service to put the animal down. Often it is called the RSPCA. Generally, it is government funded.

Humans - NO! Let him suffer.

It's absolutely crazy an unrelated party who' knows nothing about someone's personal predicament can try and force their believe on another concerning such a personal matter that is nobody's else's business, where at best close friends and relatives should only offer compassion and understanding with the person enduring the suffering.

[fang37]

In foreign countries, when an animal is in extreme pain, they have a service to put the animal down. Often it is called the RSPCA. Generally, it is government funded.

Humans - NO! Let him suffer.

It's absolutely crazy an unrelated party who' knows nothing about someone's personal predicament can try and force their believe on another concerning such a personal matter that is nobody's else's business, where at best close friends and relatives should only offer compassion and understanding with the person enduring the suffering.

I agree. But that is what happens.

Only I can feel my pain!

Listening is #1.