Supportive partners

[Uglow]

You can never underestimate the supporting partner if you are lucky like me. Since PMR every morning up comes the cup of tea never had tea in bed before being unwell. Warms room, reminds me have you taken pills. Says stay there til your ready. It give me a bit of time to let pills kick in. Oh I’m so lucky I really hope you are all too though I doubt it. Not gloating just trying to show appreciation. And this fantastic group. First thing is check for email from this group. Hope your day goes well everyone.

[SheffieldJane]

The hidden depths of the ones we love. Another positive about these rotten diseases. Your partner can go on the role of honour with great Rheumatologists and good doctors.

[Telian]

Good to hear Uglow and so pleased for you. Relish that support dearly as it’s a gift. Let him know he’s a special one. It’s something my beloved hubby would do if able but sadly not.

[Poshdog]

Like you I always read these emails before I start the day. Enjoy the sense of community and support as well as bottomless well of knowledge. I can get quite anxious if they don't appear and forget I have to wait until just after 7am!

[Arflane97G]

When I had to get up at 3/4 am to take my pills my lovely husband would uncomplaining let me warm my feet on him!

[MiloCollie]

That is sooooo lovely of your partner. It must make a big difference. My husband has the empathy of a drain pipe but I’m slowly educating him. Stay well uglow. X

[Uglow in reply to MiloCollie]

😂😂😂😂😂

[S4ndy]

Great to hear you are being looked after. My hubby has been really great at helping me. We've been married for 42 years and he's always stepped up for me and vice versa. These days it's mostly a joint effort to do the things like cooking, laundry, pet care etc as I couldn't manage these things alone. I count myself as a very lucky woman 🙏

[Uglow in reply to S4ndy]

Yes me too

[Purplecrow]

My wife of 40 years is amazingly supportive. She has shouldered the lion's share of routine household duties , and still brings me my morning cuppa. Did I mention how appreciative I am...👩‍❤️‍👩💐

[Nagswoman]

Totally agree. He knew something wasn't right and pushed the docs until they finally gave in and sent me to a different rheumo.