Friends who want to help you improve your health

15-Sep-22 20:54pm
Luv ur
Because it's in your genetics, doesn't mean your destined to fall ill to whatever the disease is. But environmental factors and personal habits sure will tip the scales one way or another. I'd take the advice, as long as they (the friend) weren't pushy and overbearing. People usually mean well and sometimes can't express as well. Edited 15-Sep-22 20:55pm
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12-Sep-22 17:58pm
Jennifer H 722364
Some people have no filter in this situation they need to look at the bigger picture diet and water don't fix the emotions that surrounds the individual needs . Always get a health check and if changes need to be made find a friend or buddy to support you and do it day by day little changes take longer with long term benefits .When we feel good mentally everything else falls into place .
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12-Sep-22 05:19am
allin
i ignore people like that
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12-Sep-22 00:24am
Liane H
Just tell him it's not in your genetic makeup to exercise,in fact it leaves u feeling quite unwell at times,but u may try adding a little more water into your morning cuppa:)
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- 16-Sep-22 06:49am
  Kim N 285099
  Sorry I can't drink tea or coffee.
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11-Sep-22 22:30pm
Doris
Yes
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11-Sep-22 22:17pm
Mary M 329762
I Ike listen to story about health stuffs as this help me understand more. I never make fun of peoples.
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11-Sep-22 21:59pm
Saara F
No thanks. Listen but don’t take their advice. Dr knows best.
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- 16-Sep-22 06:52am
  Kim N 285099
  Yes, of course I listen to the doctor, not to him, I am not discriminating against people with low education here, but, indeed, I still believe the words of doctors and experts.
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11-Sep-22 21:38pm
Debra D 624780
Oh, yes, I almost died because two people told me to quit taking all my medicine, caused me to have a stroke in fact. I will never ever listen to anyone again that trys this.
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- 16-Sep-22 06:54am
  Kim N 285099
  That's right! It's the kind of irresponsible person who did it. They don't know anything, they think they know everything, When the incident happened, they did not bear any legal responsibility.
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11-Sep-22 21:36pm
Pato Lo Duck
There is work being done on solutions to genetic diseases. It mostly involves blocking the RNA antisense strand from making faulty proteins or mitigating the inflammatory effects etc of those proteins. Retts syndrome, fragile X syndrome, DMD, Angelman Syndrome and others are some of them, don’t give up, people are working on these problems..
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- 16-Sep-22 09:22am
  Kim N 285099
  Yes, I'm about approximately similar this condition
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- 16-Sep-22 09:40am
  Pato Lo DuckKim N 285099
  I mentioned several, which one in particular, I have information about potential new treatments for all of them. Especially the first 3. Actually, I suspect it will not be DMD because that only affects young boys. So if it is one of the other 3 then try researching Trofinetide and Neuren pharmaceuticals on the internet.Edited 16-Sep-22 09:51am
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11-Sep-22 21:06pm
Paula J 395266
I probably am that person. I have 2 genetic diseases but I deal with them by leading a healthy lifestyle. People seem to ignore the fact that medicine is not an exact science and what they predict doesn't always happen, so I always research and try as much as I can to help my body and myself. My immune system is always low but I haven't had Covid despite never wearing a mask, I don't get colds or the flu because I take anti-0xidants to boost my immune system as much as I can. I refuse to sit and wait for something to happen because a disease isn't a definite and I help myself as much as I can.
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- 16-Sep-22 06:57am
  Kim N 285099
  Congratulations, your disease can be changed for the better. But I also checked the information online myself. There is no cure so far. Unless it changes my DNA. Otherwise, my disease will be passed down to my children, my grandchildren, and passed on from generation to generation.
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- 16-Sep-22 20:28pm
  Paula J 395266Kim N 285099
  No, neither of my diseases can be changed and I passed one on to one of my children and both to another of my children and all of my children inherited their father's blood condition. So one of my children has one disease, one has 2 disease and one has 3 diseases but you won't hear them complain because that's the hand they have been dealt. All of us look after our health and I try to boost my immune system to keep other diseases away. We are all aware of the signs to look for but we get on with life because something bad might never happen. I could walk outside now and get hit by a bus.
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11-Sep-22 21:00pm
Robert L NZ
DONT TELL FRIENDS YOUR HEALTH PROBLEMS AND YOU WONT HAVE THIS PROBLEM
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11-Sep-22 20:11pm
Kylene S
All the time!! I have a few health conditions and I often get people like that act like they know more bout it than I do and you should do this and that thinking it’s helpful .. often it’s not things that work yet they go on and on it’s very frustrating so I totally get where your coming from
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11-Sep-22 19:56pm
Florence C 838397
I don't mind if they just mention it. But if they keep going on. I will tune out competely.
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11-Sep-22 19:50pm
Marian J 834320
I THINK YOU HAVE TO DO WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR HEALTH.DONT LISTEN TO OTHER PEOPLE ,THEY NO NOTHING ABOUT YOU SO JUST TELL THEM TO MIND THERE OWN BUSINES.SO PLEASE LIVE YOUR OWN LIFE AND YOU DONT HAVE TO LISTEN TO ANTBODY.GOD BLESS YOU.
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11-Sep-22 18:51pm
Maxine S 238957
Yes. I have ( had ) a friend for 50 years that always thought she new better then me with my health ( lose weight , don’t do as much for your family ; think of your self first , why are you depressed ) I’m depressed because my only sibling a 58 year old brother in in palliative care and we have been told to take day by day. And it’s been 10 months , my parents are old and need help with medical things ( instead of bitching at me she should be supporting me and just be there if I need to talk )
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11-Sep-22 18:50pm
Linda P 1004387
Yes. I think sometimes people want to help ore than they want to listen
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11-Sep-22 18:31pm
Colin L 88398
Remember what works for one person need not work for another. This person has found that if they exercise and drink water it helps them so they think that applies to everyone, never going to change the way that they think so learn to live with it. I have a genetic disease where I loose Potassium out of my bloodstream though some say I have no blood just Methanol and various other racing fuels in me and I was told to exercise more and drink more water which meant that I sweated out the Potassium and urinated it out because of the excess water I was drinking and when my Blood Potassium got down to 1.4 the quacks at the ER where saying I was only there for sympathy till they got the Bloods back and then suddenly decided that I was actually dead and that because I did not have a heart I was too silly to lie down and die so they where pushing Potassium into me as quickly as they could and then stuck me in a Cardiac Care Unit with not only 3 potassium tablets per hour but a IV of Saline and Potassium running in 24/7. Apparently no one thought I was only there for sympathy then.
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11-Sep-22 18:21pm
Paul B 522937
Yes my children
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11-Sep-22 17:37pm
Cheshire Cat
I understand, I have chronic migraines, and other autoimmune diseases, and I've been given the same advice!! You can't change these things.
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11-Sep-22 17:34pm
Judy T 470524
Yes, I have met many people like this. I have COPD which means my lungs are pretty shot. You cannot regenerate your lungs but some people seem to think that heaps of exercise (which is now impossible for me) and lots of vitamins etc is going to somehow 'fix' my lungs & make me better. Just tell them to pull their head in & maybe give them some literature on your condition so they can be better informed.
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- 16-Sep-22 07:02am
  Kim N 285099
  I also told him some articles and research reports, but he just wouldn't listen! He doesn't believe in those literary things.
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11-Sep-22 16:25pm
Greg B 520364
Everybody will try to help
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11-Sep-22 15:53pm
APB
No....but if I did I would not be as patient as you....
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11-Sep-22 15:14pm
Bugalugs
Do what you think and what YOUR body is telling You is best for YOUR body. Take the advice of the Medical experts but don't believe everything they tell you for they like the Pope are not Infallible and they too make mistakes. As for listening to what friends and family members tell you, just give them the finger! So far as exercise is concerned it has been proven in some people with Cancer that doing a bit more exercise after each chemo treatment can help, but this does not apply to all and most certainly not to people with a Genetic illness. Don't you just hate "Well-meaning people? - Very often they are anything but and are really just interfering busybodies who think they know better! It is still regarded as an insult if you say of someone "She/He is well-meaning"! Which sounds very much like your friend!
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11-Sep-22 15:11pm
Rifat H
In the 90's during my High School years, there were shows on the radio giving you advice on living a healthy life, which I would listen to in the afternoon and evenings after a day at school. I remember that at one particular radio station, the radio personalities encouraged you to drive as less as possible and use your feet as much as you can. This would will you give you good health. So, sure, it's possible to get good health advice from people sometimes. But do check with a health professional. eg. Doctor, if it's specific advice, for a third opinion from a Pro! Afterwards, some radio stations, kept playing a Bob Seger song called 'Still the same ' which had the lyrics 'Cards would never do you wrong', which at the time I thought was saying 'Cars would never do you wrong ;-) Some of the song lyrics... '… You always won every time you placed a bet You're still damn good, no one's gotten to you yet Every time they were sure they had you caught You were quicker than they thought You'd just turn your back and walk … You always said the cards would never do you wrong The trick you said was never play the game too long A gambler's share, the only risk that you would take The only loss you could forsake The only bluff you couldn't fake … And you're still the same I caught up with you yesterday (still the same, you're still the same) Moving game to game...'
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11-Sep-22 14:52pm
Jeanine R
I wish you the best and do what is best for you and what you feel is the correct course of action in your case. Be blessed
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11-Sep-22 14:45pm
Annette D 716821
Yup. End stage renal disease, leading to transplant. Friend says "just drink more water". Have transplant and same friend says "take lots of vitamins". Doctor said "whatever you do don't take..." Take immunosuppressants and friend says, boost your immune system... Rare complications leading to dysphonia for over six months. Apparently extremely rare for this response to happen. Friend says "oh, lots of people I know lose their voice sometimes" I love my friend. But it's a lonely road when empathy fails.
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11-Sep-22 14:36pm
galarina
yes they mean well
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11-Sep-22 14:35pm
Henrietta
No comment
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11-Sep-22 13:52pm
Sonya F 68771
Going to the gym is not going to solve everything
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11-Sep-22 13:28pm
Tiffany L 690503
It depends on the situation
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11-Sep-22 13:19pm
Debbie W 69651
Yes I a few friends like this who think going to the gym every day will cure just about anything. So now when they ask how am I, I tell them I am fine....
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11-Sep-22 13:05pm
SueS
My daughter, half my age, tells me how to treat a common cold.
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11-Sep-22 12:37pm
Luna
I have a friend who has a rare medical condition that specialists just can't work out. I'm that friend who asks questions because when I read something new about where science is going I want to know if they have considered testing. We have also discussed people who have also asked basic questions like "have you tried eating vegetables" and things like that. Obviously the specialists would have thought about all those things prior. But if your friend is like me then it comes from a good place. Whilst exercise and drinking enough water won't cure you, it is good for health and could help and that is probably what they are thinking. Also the not being able to change genes.... well there are some genes that can be changed and in the future they might be able to cure the disease you have.
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- 16-Sep-22 07:12am
  Kim N 285099
  "there are some genes that can be changed and in the future they might be able to cure the disease you have". I will wait for that day to come.
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- 16-Sep-22 12:20pm
  LunaKim N 285099
  I hope that day will come and wish you all the best.
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11-Sep-22 12:16pm
Jenny L 591463
Yes he is looking out for you and I am sure he means well. Maybe next time just say hey it's a genetic disease and I wish exercise and drinking water would fix this problem I am having but it won't and can't. Maybe then he may get the hint. It's not my friends that keep on at me about my weight it is family, my friends except as I am. Some times I wish my family were more like my friends. Some things in life we just have to take with a grain of salt.
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11-Sep-22 11:59am
Joe B 288252
Depends, if the are holier than thou, know it all type of person then get stuffed….lol
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11-Sep-22 11:34am
Daniel T 626103
Some people are just ignorant, and not helpful.
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11-Sep-22 11:09am
Beverley S 383001
I knew someone who had muscular dystrophy and her husband who was her carer 24 hours a day was told that he had to look for work as she could get better and look after herself. Some people have absolutely no idea and should learn to keep their mouths shut!!
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11-Sep-22 10:52am
Elizabeth J 447888
Guilty. Is it really that annoying?
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11-Sep-22 10:26am
clifford s
yes my 87 yr old brother is sso stubborn so i ease my ideas to him and he listens [some times]
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- 11-Sep-22 12:31pm
  Terry G 153626
  If he is 87 he does not need medical advice
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11-Sep-22 10:17am
Pat C 618241
Most of the friends who told me things I should be doing for my health have all died now. Life is quieter but also lonelier.
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11-Sep-22 10:13am
Mariaj
Exercise helps improve muscle strength and water is a natural painkiller, it can help ease most things. I think your lucky to have a friend who cares so much about you. Your other option is a Gene Therapy, as I don’t know what you have. They are just trying to help in the only way they know how…Good luck with everything :-)Edited 11-Sep-22 10:20am
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- 16-Sep-22 07:18am
  Kim N 285099
  Thanks, I also know he has good intentions, but, I can't exercise, I'm short of breath after walking a few steps, I'm gasping for five jumps, can't breathe, and I can't drink too much water, too much I would be very uncomfortable, and as long as I don't exercise, I'm perfectly fine with no issues.
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- 16-Sep-22 15:11pm
  MariajKim N 285099
  That’s not good Kim :-( I would look into all the different Gene Therapies there are and see if any are an option for you. Take care, Maria x
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11-Sep-22 10:11am
Val B 69099
It depends on the friend and on the advice they want to give. Judge each one on its own merit
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11-Sep-22 10:08am
JANN R
I AM A RETIRED MASSAGE THERAPIST THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT CAN HELP BUT NOT FIX BUT IT MAY HELP TO LIVE A LITTLE BETTER BUT IT ALL COMES BACK TO HOW YOU WANT TO DO THINGS AND ITS YOUR CHIOCE
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11-Sep-22 09:39am
Joy L 68767
yes I have just been told I have cancer....someone keeps telling me to eat this as my grandfather had cancer and he ate this every day and he lived another 20 years with it.
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11-Sep-22 09:28am
Lyn A.
Often it is not meant as an affront, but often the need to say something, and not knowing the correct thing to say
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11-Sep-22 09:13am
Igor A
Can't change but may help a little. That's about the genes. Friends are sometimes stupid.
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11-Sep-22 09:04am
The dog house
I have Coeliac disease. When out on two separate occasions someone I know butted in when I asked if the meal was gluten free. Not in a supportive way but annoyed with me for asking just because it reads gluten free. Another individual did this to me also. Gluten free does not mean gluten free with some restaurants. Two weeks later and I am still suffering from the supposed gluten free meal at the Sandown Greyhound Restaurant. I have decided not to eat at restaurants ever again.
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- 11-Sep-22 09:41am
  Joy L 68767
  I have a friend who is Coeliac and so if we go out I make sure before we go that there are meals that she can eat and that the kitchen knows if you are doing gluten free you need an area that has no gluten near it.
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11-Sep-22 08:59am
The dog house
I know someone like that. I remember her telling me "you can't be like that' There was no understanding or help in this individual's concern for me. When she was not well I would ring her to see how she was doing. She on the other hand, did not.
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11-Sep-22 08:46am
William P 589978
No
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11-Sep-22 08:37am
Sheree T
No I don't have friends like that. But if it is a genetic disease nothing can be done. I have lost my grandmother, mother and soon it will be my younger sister to a genetic disease it is extremely sad. The only thing I can do is have a yearly blood test to see if I have it or not, and thankfully so far all good. The last thing you need is someone telling you to drink more water and exercise.
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- 11-Sep-22 11:51am
  Michelle S 553303
  That's really sad and I'm sorry for you. Losing the women in your family like that well I just can't imagine. I don't want to be rude by asking but as a retired RN I am curious. If you had the BCA2 gene, forgive me but it's been a while since I researched this, then you should only need one blood test to determine whether you have the defective gene or not. But the gene has to be on the female line from the mitochondria. Is the disease neurological? I lost my mother to breast cancer coming up to 20 years ago and my daughters wanted me to have the blood test because they were worried about themselves getting cancer down the track. But I didn't because I don't want to know. I hope that your sister isn't in any pain but I would imagine that you are both frightened about what is going to happen especially after the death of both mum and grandma! I wish you all the best!
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- 11-Sep-22 12:08pm
  Sheree TMichelle S 553303
  Thank you for your kind words Michelle I am not sure what test they do we were advised to have it done yearly. It is primary billary cirrhosis of the liver (not sure if that is spelt right). Unfortunately my sister is in a lot of pain and now every two weeks has to go to hospital to get flushed out. Hopefully all will be fine for me and it isn't passed onto my children.
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- 11-Sep-22 14:41pm
  Michelle S 553303Sheree T
  Hello Sheree, after I read your reply I did what I don't often do which was to Google the disease and you're quite right, it ISN'T good. I can understand WHY your sister is in pain and I truly hope that you DON'T get it! I was an RN for many years and I have looked after many patients with liver disease and ascites, which is the swelling of the abdomen which your sister has to get drained regularly. I understand the cause and the demographic of the PBC which occurs in over 90% of cases in females and those are mostly between the ages of 35 and 60. I REALLY have a lot of sympathy for your sister's suffering because I am in almost constant pain myself and pain is debilitating and steals the joy from your life. Does your sister have blocked bile ducts or either bile or kidney stones as these are both acutely painful? We can do SO much these days for some people but not for everyone unfortunately . I would definitely keep having those annual LFT'S or Liver Function Tests which show the health of the liver. All my very best to you and your sister and I mean this sincerely! Thanks for replying.
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- 11-Sep-22 18:44pm
  Sheree TMichelle S 553303
  Thank you Michelle it has been very interesting reading your messages. Unsure if she has blocked bile ducts or bile or kidney stones, she has never mentioned it so I will ask her. I am sorry to hear you are in a lot of pain. I hope with all my heart they are able to help you in the near future with your pain. I wish you all the best also Michelle and I thank you so much with all my heart .
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- 11-Sep-22 22:45pm
  Michelle S 553303Sheree T
  Hello again Sheree and I thank you too for YOUR kind words. I was born with a dislocated hip that was operated on when I was 18 months old. I was the first Australian baby to be operated on by an Australian team and I'm VERY grateful that I got to walk at all! But although I'm only 57, I can't believe that I just said "only" to 57, my bones aren't in a very good way now. I played judo for 4 years in my teens and won a state championship and some of the sensai's, or teachers, wanted me to train for the Olympics which were then still 8 years away from having female judo as part of the Olympics, but one of those "sliding doors" moments happened and I became a young mum, had 4 more kids and married the dad of them all although we haven't been together for many years, I went overseas with McDonald's to open the first store in the Asia Pacific region on New Caledonia, came back from there having decided that I didn't want to sell hamburgers to 3rd world nations and went to Uni for 3 years to become an RN got an academic scholarship and then spent 15 years nursing then retired and cared for my ex husband's dad who was a truly amazing man whom I loved dearly, then after he died in my arms at age 97 I relaxed and slept for a LONG TIME, but I'm stuffed now. I only shared all that so that you understand that I have had a fulfilling life and I also got to be a Grandma, but I've got arthritis all through my body, bulging discs in my spine and scoliosis in my lower back and prosthetic knees and there problems with one of them and I've got a pin holding my shoulder together and the hip has advanced degeneration including the whole Iliac fossa. I really don't want to be alive because pain does get to you, but I'm grateful that I had the opportunities to do what I did. All the best to you and your sister and keep getting those annual blood tests! God bless your day!
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- 16-Sep-22 07:35am
  Kim N 285099
  My first blood test showed that I have a genetic disease, so there is no need to repeat the test, because it is definitely a disease that cannot be changed. Occasionally, I also go to the doctor because I feel sick. The doctor will test my blood. If the index is very low, he will give me supplements. But basically as long as I don't move too much and consume my body, then I'll be fine. I didn't expect your situation to be worse than mine, but, I'm not a nurse or a doctor, I don't know enough to give you advice, I can only pray for you that everything will be fine.
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11-Sep-22 08:36am
Maria B 89860
I think that people just don't know what to say so start groping wracking their brains for a solution.
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11-Sep-22 08:29am
Gillian G 939184
My sister has a severe auto immune disorder that is degenerative and her daughter thinks probiotics and exercise will make it all go away. Wishful thing on her part I think
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- 11-Sep-22 11:55am
  Michelle S 553303
  Oh dear God, I can't imagine the frustration of your sister towards your nice! Poor woman and I wish your sister all the best as she battles this disease. Are you and your neice in danger of getting this disease? I AM very sorry for everything that has happened to your family!
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- 11-Sep-22 12:03pm
  Gillian G 939184Michelle S 553303
  thank you for your well wishes. Fortunately or unfortunately my what sister has is very rare and we are fine
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- 11-Sep-22 14:41pm
  Michelle S 553303Gillian G 939184
  I'm very glad to hear it! All the best.
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11-Sep-22 08:17am
Robin L 79437
just agree and let the subject drop
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11-Sep-22 08:05am
SueM2
I have, yes. I had thought she & I may become friends, but she proved so controlling and full of non-stop advice that I simply had to break away. I have a friend who is becoming fixated on her own health, to the point where she now speaks of very little else. I am trying not to speak of health matters, but that approach is not going down too well because while she doesn't want advice, she does want to discuss all her symptoms and treatments!
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11-Sep-22 07:53am
Reverend Rick
Yes I have.
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11-Sep-22 07:39am
Tupulua S
Get professnal advice from your doctor. Do not tell other people your illness. they know nothing, just like me
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11-Sep-22 07:33am
Debra D 624780
I told a friend once I was really sick, she told me the only thing wrong with me was i needed to quit taking all the medicine the doctor had prescribed. I told my Mom who said she agreed. I quit taking it all cold turkey, had a stroke, was put on total bed rest, but neither my Mom or my Friend took the blame for what they caused me. I will never ever forget what they did to me.
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- 16-Sep-22 07:39am
  Kim N 285099
  Only a doctor can be responsible for what he says and gives you an opinion, while others they are not doctors and they are not responsible.
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11-Sep-22 06:43am
Suz S
Yes I have. Some people think that if something works for them, it will work for everyone else. Friends do care about me but they don't always know what is best.
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11-Sep-22 05:39am
Claude H
They must worry about you. They may not understand but appreciate their concern
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11-Sep-22 05:12am
Irene M 350114
It's extremely frustrating! Only people I have met that care are other people with similar illnesses. Family and friends NEVER understand or care.
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- 11-Sep-22 06:39am
  Elizabeth T 396096
  That is annoying. It is also annoying when people think that a vitamin fix or a change in diet will be the sudden cure for cancer etc.Edited 11-Sep-22 17:12pm
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11-Sep-22 04:58am
kristian s 513441
I had never meet someone who cares about my health except my close family.
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11-Sep-22 04:07am
gloria N 666866
There is no talking to some people. The best thing you can do is smile and say ok. Some people think they know everything, If they know some much why is the world the way it is. Sometimes it best to change the subject.
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11-Sep-22 04:00am
Tina 423889
People have a way of thinking what they do works for everyone, I would just say thanks and move on.
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11-Sep-22 03:56am
Catalina
It must be frustrating, sorry. Yes, there are people who tend to know everything even what’s good for others.
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11-Sep-22 00:39am
BLACK LIVES MATTER
"Have you ever met such a person?" Yes - but we are not going to be long-term friends! I was born with an ectomorph body type - it is a DNA issue. Eating health, exercising, and drinking "plenty" of water isn't going to transform me from an ectomorph into a mesomorph. I put up with my "friends" consideration for my health till I lost my composure - and then I go straight too using vulgarity - unfortunately, I have lost a lot of potential "friendship" - but I regain (temporarily) my "peace" of mind - a trade-off I can live with:-))!Edited 11-Sep-22 20:16pm
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- 16-Sep-22 07:48am
  Kim N 285099
  Yes. This is a DNA problem. Instead of saying I lost my "friendship," I couldn't make friendships with people. Someone who likes the outdoors, I can't get along because I don't like sports, even if it's just for a walk.
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11-Sep-22 00:37am
Helen S 925961
Yes, I have diseases that are not apparent to the naked eye and the raised eyebrows can sometimes be a little much. Same with my disability sticker.
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- 16-Sep-22 07:53am
  Kim N 285099
  Yes, like you, I also have a disease not apparent to the naked eye. I only knew that when I did the blood test, all the other people looked at me and thought I was healthy and looking good, except the doctor, only the doctor knew I was sick.
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11-Sep-22 00:26am
Linda C
A few. I am insomniac and a friend was forever telling me to drink milk before I go to bed or take sleeping pills (both of which I will not do). She used to raise her eyebrows as if to say I was being stupid. A few years ago she hit menopause and now has sleep problems. I must say I resisted telling her to drink milk or take tablets. Yes it is annoying but they mean well.
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11-Sep-22 00:25am
Suzanne H 324959
How frustrating! Makes me wonder if joining a support group for people with your specific condition might help you learn to push back on your friend’s unhelpful advice. I’d bet that your experience is common among people with genetic conditions.
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- 16-Sep-22 07:55am
  Kim N 285099
  Maybe you are right, my disease is quite common in my old country, but when I came to a foreign country, it may be rare in this country.
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11-Sep-22 00:14am
Denise C (Qld)
Well being a smoker and suffering from COPD a lot of my friends and even relatives were not aware the damage to my lungs cannot be reversed and will get progressively worse as time goes by
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11-Sep-22 00:10am
Nola B 392757
Yep one of mine goes on about positive thinking and controlling my thinking. I am not allowed to say anything negative so we rarely have a conversation based on reality or true feelings...thus the need for more than one in my life LOL
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- 12-Sep-22 00:19am
  Liane H
  I had one of those in my life , the pandemic and mega melbourne lockdowns kinda sorted that one out for me ! U only end up with someone with their own issues trying to tell you how to think ?!
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11-Sep-22 00:03am
Rhonda D 522615
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