fang37 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuiburi Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fang37 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I'm wondering if thaivisa should be renamed to Old timers visa ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuiburi Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fang37 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Euthanasia is illegal in most countries. Those countries where it is legal have severe restrictions. OK for animals - not OK for humans! Inhumane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fang37 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fang37 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal5252 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fang37 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal5252 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fang37 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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