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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Easterncedar

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8. Oh, that's a rough story. So sorry you had to go through that.

Reply to Backseat Driver (Reply #7)

Fri Apr 7, 2023, 06:47 AM

Apr 2023

The medical “system” in this country is shameful. I was lucky to be able to keep my partner home, with some paid assistance and hospice care, to the end.

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Spinocerebellar ataxia type 1. Anyone here familiar with this? [View all] herding cats Apr 2023 OP

I don't know anything about it, brer cat Apr 2023 #1

Thank you. herding cats Apr 2023 #2

Take care of yourself. Your ride has been bumpy already, brer cat Apr 2023 #3

I can't tell you much about what to expect, but Backseat Driver Apr 2023 #4

Good advice! Easterncedar Apr 2023 #6

Yes - long story; w/DH's dad - very different diseases Backseat Driver Apr 2023 #7

Oh, that's a rough story. So sorry you had to go through that. Easterncedar Apr 2023 #8

Not the same, but symptoms are similar Easterncedar Apr 2023 #5