what health concerns do you have that your grandmother did not have? and what health concerns did your grandmo
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Well, as a doctor I would say that because of comfort foods and sedentary way of life style and cos of spending hours on watching computer tv  we are prone to have obesity and I can tell you there are at least 110 diseases which can be related to being obese and major ones are definitely , heart attack , angina , inc. serum cholesterol, for women who take inc, animal fat breast ca. and for those who are naughty and prosmicoious who smoke and begin sex life early cervical cancer , and cos of pollution and pl smoking around us lung ca. then these aerosols we use MSG we eat that is monosodium glutamate in snacks and all take away foods , artificial sweetners , industrial pollution all these are giving rise to novel cancers with i guess passing time newer diseases are eveolving cos of ths artificial life, i dunno what to say but we are deriving numerous benefits from these service too lots lots more .we can help cut these down by engaging our selves in more phycical activities not hi tech just walk aorund the corner daily and healthier diets , wih more natural stuff and a healthy choice of fruits and vegies , then our GRAND MOTHERS  they were basically prone to infectious diseases which are either now preventable or treatable but none of these threats we have was there then.
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Please do not lose it and please be patient w/ grandma, remember we all will get old one day.  Now it seems as if she is aware enough for you to get her to have a DNR drafted as well as give you durable POA.  I suggest you contact your local law school and see if they have a legal clinic that handles these kinds of matters, based on your grandmother's income they may be able to help you and do it free of charge.  I would also advise call Adult Protective Services to ask about any programs they have for the care of older citizens.  And finally, check to make sure grandma is taking her meds properly, sometimes when they are not taking them properly this effects their mental abilities.  Next doctors appointment go in with her and discuss any issues w/ him/her regarding grandma.  Also review www.webmd.com to review the medications she is on.
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you can get a transfusion if your doctor thinks it is necessary.  I know there are some herbs and stuff that bring it up we used some when my grandmother was sick but i forget what they are maybe you should goggle it or something
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That's a good question, and seeing as how I'm related to alot of families (like most people really, they just don't know it), now you have me wanting to know.  But right now I don't. Even though I have a recently deceased grandmother who loved to follow the family tree's roots REALLY far. \nP.S. Thanks for getting me on a 'google' tangent again. Sigh.
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My grandmother, she made everyone feel like they were the most important person in the world. She was the most giving person I've ever met, and even though she treated other kids like they were her grandkids I never felt jealous...(and I do get jealous!)
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this is a subject that i know all to well. I watched my grandmother go from a vibrant woman at the age of 71 to a woman with an IQ of a child at 73. It attacks the functions of the brain which controls all functions of the body. It slowly diterates the cells in the brain starting with memory first. Then it attacks motor functions like swallowing, chewing, moving the hands and feet, talking too. Then it goes into full scale where the body starts to chut down that's where they are in a vegetative state and bedridden. Then ultimately death. My grandmother started showing signs of it in the form of forgetfulness, then she started to go back in time and forget who or what she was talking about. It was the hardest thing when she would call me on the phone crying her eyes out because she was sitting in the bath tub and forgot how to turn off the water and it was running over all over the floor and into the rest of the house. To the families its expecially tough because you are watching someone you love dearly fall to pieces literally is front of your eyes. When they get to the point that they start to wonder off or get up during the midnight hour and walk off and get in the car or take a walk trying to go back home to when they were children it's scary and hard because it takes time out of your life. For me I had to put my life on hold almost and I was pregnant at the time, but I loved my granny so much it didn't matter to me. You have to understand that they are someone different now and that it's not pf their control they act the way they do. She also cussed us out, accused us of stealing or poisoning her. She hid things from us because she got to the point she didn't recognize us or trust us anymore. She would argue with us because she would forget things and she got frustrated easily. It's hard to take care of someone like that. Because they are unpredictiable. then when they get to a certain way they might only trust you to take care of them. Which for me was the case. it's a disease that changes not only the person suffering from it, it changes the person or people taking care of that person. After my granny died from this disease, I didn't want to become a nurse anymore. I couldn't take it again to see someone else go through that. It turn my world apart because she wasn't granny anymore. I had to take care of her like a 1 year old. Changing her diapers and cleaning up after her and feeding her. You go through so much. But I wouldn't have had it no other way. She raised me and took care of me, the least i could have done was do the same and for that i am grateful for because i was there the whole time. I loved her that much and will always.
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ask your mom and grandma when they had theirs for the 1st time. Around that age is your answer.
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I am so sorry to hear that.  I know what you are going through.  Both of my grandfathers died from cancer (lung) and there was nothing they could do about it.  As far as your nanna is concerned, it's only going to take time.  I don't know if you are religious or not, but sometimes just a prayer and hug is all it takes.  It's sweet that you are there with her and you really are  doing more than you realize.  I'm sure she appreciates it greatly.  It's not something that's easy and quick to get over.  Just sit by her and let her talk to you if she needs to.  You and your family have my greatest sympathy and prayers.
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First of all don't believe what that first doc said. My grandma had pain and it ended up being cancer. I am not trying to worry you, but keep up on having that checked out. Second of all i get pains as well. however its usually because its when my period comes. One more thing. If you ever get more lumps, Always have them checked out. My mom had a lump in her neck. Docs told her not to worry. 10 years later the thing grows so big that they think that she had cancer. Thank God it was not, but they had to remove it and had to do a nerve graft. She was unable to move her right arm. ALWAYS get a second opinion. Wish you well.
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You are a very sensitive person.  That is ok.  Any girl would love a sensitive person.  As for your Grandmother she was probably with you and telling you that she was in a better place.  If she was in pain then I would have been grateful that she was no longer in pain.  I don't see anything wrong with that.
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Congraduation's!! Grandpa. You don't need any body by your side. It's natural. It's great. I'm a Grandma 7 time's. My grandkid's call me Grandizzle!! I have to go it alone,because my hubby,of 34 years,passed away 3 year's ago. But be happy! My grandkid's are the reason I got this far. With your kind of cool thinking,I'm sure there's a Lady out there for you. Hang in,Grandpa!!
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Myself at 19...she's been dead for a while.\n\nAfter that it'd be my grandmothers...both of them.
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I will definitely keep your family in my prayers if you keep mine in yours.  My grandma had Alzheimer's desease and its in its final stages.  She can no longer eat or drink and they have basically given up hope in helping her.  Her blood sugar is dropped and she is starting to shut down.  We are praying God will take her peacefully and end her suffering once and for all. This has been going on her years and has taken its toll on our family.  God bless you and yours.
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what problems don't they cause or contribute to? !  everything from bad breath to cancer and stinky clothes, car and house!
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depends on her health and care she gets after it.  my grandma got chemotherapy in 1993. she is around 80(at least ) now. she is quite week but it is not only due to chemotherapy. other old age problems.
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Hello. First of all let me say that I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather.Right now the positive thing is that you used the phrase MAY have cancer.There could be many things that have similiar symptoms that cancer has.I am now in a EMT class and I was very shocked when I learned about different conditions mocking one another in their symptoms.Now...lets just say that the tests come back positive.There are wonderful treatments available today for cancer patients.Your Grandfather is also fairly young....60 is not that old!!His body should be strong enough to undergo treatment and help fight the cancer...IF he has cancer.Now...I will say this and it is a very direct statement. IF he has a condition that involves his liver....he will have a long road ahead of him. But that does not mean that he cant beat this.I will keep your Grandfather as well as you and your family in my thoughts.I hope my thoughts have helped ease a little of your concern.I am by no means an expert,but I read your concerns and felt that I should respond.
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No, but take a close look at your family history and I'll bet you find some mental instability on one (or both) sides of your family.  Even if it's great-grandparents, that gene carries on.