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Cancer Support

alfredo

(60,156 posts) Fri Sep 3, 2021, 11:02 AM Sep 2021

small vessel disease. Three little words that explains a lot. [View all]

Since radiation and chemo I have had issues with balance. Today I am seeing my mental health provider for a course going forward. There is medicine for it, and exercise.

There is no dementia, just the unsteadiness. I guess If I had the choice, I'd rather have to use a cane. There's no cane for dementia.

I knew there would be a price to pay to cure my cancer, so I'm not bitter.

BTW, I still haven't fully recovered my ability to taste salt. I've adjusted my cooking. Lemon juice, vinegar, herbs and spices, and hot peppers make eating enjoyable.

There is life after cancer.

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small vessel disease. Three little words that explains a lot. [View all] alfredo Sep 2021 OP

I had serious balance issues after chemo. I fell a few times. TNNurse Sep 2021 #1

I was thinking Tai Chi, but even that could be risky. alfredo Sep 2021 #18

Oh, I did Tai Chi later and it is great. TNNurse Sep 2021 #24

HAPPY there is life for you. elleng Sep 2021 #2

I like your smile alfredo Sep 2021 #17

I posted about balance problems in another thread this morning Wicked Blue Sep 2021 #3

Good sleep helps, and paying attention helps too. alfredo Sep 2021 #12

You'll look dapper with a cane. :) Solly Mack Sep 2021 #4

My Uncle needed a cane Turbineguy Sep 2021 #9

I love that story! Especially about the letter. Families are a wonder! Solly Mack Sep 2021 #10

I made my own cane out of a Bradford Pear branch. I have others made out of Bamboo. alfredo Sep 2021 #11

I have a few. All wood. Got one in Ireland and the other is very old, from Germany. Solly Mack Sep 2021 #20

Storms provide me with the wood I need. alfredo Sep 2021 #22

Lot of free wood down this way these days. Solly Mack Sep 2021 #25

A nasty bit of survival of the fittest going on this summer. alfredo Sep 2021 #26

All my clothes hang off me. Dapper I am not. alfredo Sep 2021 #13

Fine. You'll look comfortable and armed. Solly Mack Sep 2021 #19

If I tried to swing the cane, I''d fall. Not dapper at all. alfredo Sep 2021 #21

OK. You win. Solly Mack Sep 2021 #23

Yes, canes can be what keeps us at home. Think most of us would be good with one. flying_wahini Sep 2021 #5

I love making canes. I'm not a wood worker, a poor whittler but they do the job. alfredo Sep 2021 #16

Good luck with your continued recovery. Lonestarblue Sep 2021 #6

Many years ago PCIntern Sep 2021 #7

My doctor told me there is no cure, and no treatment. One good sign, there is no sign of dementia. alfredo Sep 2021 #14

Eating a plant based diet will open your arteries and capillaries. talking-liberally Sep 2021 #8

I follow Michael Pollan's advice, "Eat food, mostly plants, not too much." alfredo Sep 2021 #15