Advice

[frances1]

Hi my giro friends, new muscle pains in chest and back it’s not my heart. I am under considerable stress at the moment. If anyone one can give advise. My husband been diagnosed with Dementia early stages I am heart broken he is my best friend and has always been there’s for me. I can just about look after me how can I look after him in the future. What help is there, Doctor sending to a dementia centre that’s just open. But who do I get advice from, at a loss what to do. Any advice please.

[Ramjets]

Hi Frances, I am sorry to hear you are struggling at the moment and that your husband has been diagnosed with Dementia. I understand how sad and worried you must feel but hopefully you should receive some help form the Centre the doctor has mentioned. I know when I am stressed or anxious it makes my fibro worse so I wouldn't be surprised if your current situation has had the same impact on you. Talking to those who are experienced in caring for dementia sufferers may help ease some of your anxiety so you may find it beneficial to check out Dementia UK. They are a great source of advice and information for those caring for loved ones with dementia. I have provided the link below:

dementiauk.org/get-support/

In the meantime, we will support and help you as much as we can. Take care lovely. X

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frances1 one step at a time hun otherwise you will drive yourself to drink!! ask your gp and the centre for dementia for all help they offer. also tell gp about the stress levels,, dont try to deal with too much but DO come on the forum daily as numerous people will help you along.. muscle chest pain is awful I get it back and front of chest muscles sometimes-hun have you ever been offered hydrotherapy? ask those physios about it--YOU need to be helped in order to help your hubby.

[rosewine]

Alzheimer's Research UK have a whole section on support for carers which you might find useful. Take each day as it comes as it is easier to cope in that way. Accept all the help which is offered and make sure to let people know about your own health problems. Do come on here whenever you feel you need support.x