The next colonoscopy is scheduled for December and Dale anticipates that they will need to have the surgery the next month to take out some of it. He is always having bowel problems which could be part of that story. It is good to check him as often as necessary. Keeps things manageable.
Other symptoms are summarized with his VA doctor this week as Parkinson's disease. Makes sense, actually. His tremors have increased and ongoing, he thrashes around at night, talks in his sleep, and acts them out. He has sudden jerks frequently at night, he walks with a shuffle and balance is getting worse. He complains of dizziness and feels that he will faint. He always needs a shopping cart whether he needs it to carry items or for the balance help is debatable. Fatigue and the sweats can be part of it, but the anxieties are another symptom.
Dale's attitude is calm and accepting at this point. Mine not so much as I read about the caretaking roles--it is the definition of long suffering.
Gear it up.
Get ready.
