LYRICA !!!; USE LYRICA FAST. IT IS THE ONLY MED THAT STOPPED THE PAIN. THEN REMIND YOUR DEAR HUSBAND THAT WE ARE GIVEN A BODY IN WHICH TO GROW A SOUL.
Dalton From: Andrea <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:38:19 +0100 To: <[email protected]> Subject: [TMIC] How can a spouse help? Resent-From: <[email protected]> Resent-Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:40:37 -0700 > Dear TM support group, > > My husband became ill with TM in May 2011 and his symptoms have remained > constant. He is in extreme pain from his chest down to his toes. The pain can > be burning, tingling, icy, stabbing He is now saying that he wants to end his > life because he can no longer endure the suffering. He says that I am no help > and do not understand what he is going through. This is correct. I do not > understand. Because he looks normal, it is easy to forget that he is in > constant pain. This is why I went online to see if I can find a group that > does understand and can possibly provide hope for him. I realise there is no > guarantee that the symptoms will go away, but after reading your online > stories, it looks like it can be possible. > > Additionally, what can a spouse do to provide more support? He has had the > symptoms for almost 6 months and every day plays like a broken record. I ask > every day how he is and he unleashes a long list of painful symptoms. Besides > taking his meds, is there any other therapy I can arrange for him that may > provide relief? I feel useless. He is angry that I am not doing more, but I do > not know what I can do besides taking care of the home and kids without > burdening him with additional tasks. > > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. > Warm regards, > Andrea >
