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Old 04-21-2008, 02:45 PM
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Unhappy suggestions for our caregivers (if any)

These may not be practical things, but I'm mid-flare so this is fresh in my mind:

1) don't ask me complex questions: I can only give yes or no answers right now.

2) dont ask me what you can do for me (repeatedly): i will ask for help if I need it.

3) Leave me alone.

4) if I ask for something to drink, don't give it to me in a heavy cup or in glass: light-weight plastic, preferably with a lid or straw so I don't spill it in bed. Don't make me reach out to grab it.

5) get me something to throw up in - just in case.

6) I need quiet.

7) please have my phone in bed with me in case I need to call 911.

8) please have all my meds near me.

9) I likely won't want anything to eat as pain makes me nauseous.

10) leave me alone. This will pass. if I'm no better in 24 hrs, call 911 for me.
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