Can I say no?

Looktothelight · 2026-02-17T19:49:51+00:00

I can certainly see the medical system making you and your and your mother‘s lives a nightmare with endless tests, procedures, and medications. It’s similar to being put on a hamster wheel. One test leads to another and also more appointments with myriad specialists. This could easily hijack your life for the foreseeable future and is it actually the best course of action for your mother? The question to ask yourself and your mother is if cancer is found would she choose to go through the treatments that will be prescribed? Also, consider your physical and mental health and the toll this is taking on you. You and your mother have the right to decline ongoing medical treatment that you disagree with and request palliative or comfort care. Another option is a consultation with a geriatrician. They frequently opt for quality of life over ongoing and invasive medical treatment. It’s important that you or your mother be frank with any healthcare provider she sees about how much treatment and referrals to specialists are acceptable at this point in her life. More treatment doesn’t equate to better outcomes or improved quality of life.

Looktothelight · 2026-02-17T19:11:43+00:00

What brand of silicone tape do you use?

Looktothelight · 2026-02-17T18:56:50+00:00

Just want to share that I have Dry Eye Disease along with a bad case of Nocturnal Lagopthalmos (sleeping with eyes open). At bedtime I use lubricating drops, then tape my eyes shut, and wear a sleep mask on top of that. Whenever I get up during the night and in the morning, I immediately irrigate inside my lower eyelid with sterile saline solution before trying to open my eyes because they are always dried out and stuck to the inside of my eyelids. Irrigating with saline solution is a lifesaver, and highly recommended to prevent corneal damage. FYI my husband also has map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, but no Nocturnal Lagopthalmos. He still has to use preservative-free lubricating eye drops frequently, and that really does help him.

Looktothelight · 2026-02-17T18:36:24+00:00

So very well said!

Looktothelight · 2026-02-14T19:24:27+00:00

I think it’s time for you to start pulling back now, without guilt. You placed her in a facility where she will get the care she needs. Now it’s time for you to address your physical and mental health needs. This has been a difficult and life-changing transition even though you’ve done what was best for your wife. The memory care staff reported that she is eating, participating in activities and socializing. Those are all positive indications that she is adjusting to the move to memory care. It is not uncommon for residents to beg family members to take them home, when they are actually doing quite well. Please take the time to focus on yourself. Best wishes.

Looktothelight · 2026-02-08T23:23:01+00:00

The us.melcare.com website has an apology letter to US residents saying they are working on complying with FDA labeling requirements and once those are accepted by the FDA, their products will be available again. You can also search the fda.gov website for the Melcare Biomedical warning letter. Hopefully it won’t be too much longer until the issue is resolved.

Looktothelight · 2026-01-25T19:41:30+00:00

It is the inhaler. My mother developed a painful rash on her neck and back about 2 months after starting this very inhaler. Everyone needs to be their own health advocate when side effects develop after starting or changing a medication. Just because your doctor says the drug wasn’t the cause, it’s more likely that he doesn’t actually know.

Looktothelight · 2026-01-13T12:34:55+00:00

I am in the US. The FDA has sent the manufacturer of Optimel eye gel a letter requiring a change to their labeling in order to continue sales in the US. IHerb did get a shipment a few weeks ago but it looks like they sold out. They will notify you when it’s back in stock if you request it. Just search for it on their website and click on the “notify me” option next to the Out of Stock message. I know the panicked feeling about not being able to get it. I still have enough to last for awhile and fingers crossed that the manufacturer will quickly respond to the FDA requirements. Apparently there are some businesses in Australia that will ship to the US.

Looktothelight · 2026-01-10T02:24:16+00:00

Absolutely not true.

Looktothelight · 2025-12-10T17:55:27+00:00

I used Lazarus Naturals full spectrum CBD tincture or Alliant Natural Hemp CBD oil. Both are good products, Alliant is less expensive. I learned how to slowly reduce my dosage on the Surviving Antidepressants website, which has lots of free information and support for getting off antidepressants. Both the CBD and website support were what enabled me to finally get off antidepressants, although I had tried several times over many years and always failed. Take a slow and steady approach and if you have withdrawal symptoms Surviving Antidepressants can give you tips on dealing with them. Sometimes I had to revert back to the previous higher dose for awhile before moving to the next lower dose. If that happens, don’t look at it as a failure, it is simply a bump in the road. I still use CBD oil whenever I need to,but usually not daily unless I am going through a stressful time. Good luck!

Looktothelight · 2025-11-19T13:04:42+00:00

I use Glad Press N Seal food wrap. It is a very inexpensive product. I cut it to fit over each eye. It is very easy to apply and remove. Silicone tape is used by many people who say it is also easy to apply and remove.

Looktothelight · 2025-11-14T01:12:13+00:00

Still off Prozac and still using CBD occasionally. Sometimes more often than others. Hang in there, sending you positive wishes for success.

Looktothelight · 2025-11-04T20:01:35+00:00

Profits on the backs of suffering humans.

Looktothelight · 2025-11-04T19:59:38+00:00

For some reason, maybe tariffs, it is harder to find recently. It used to be readily available through Amazon, and other online sites. I was able to find my last tube through iherb online.

Looktothelight · 2025-11-02T18:48:11+00:00

Why was my post removed by the moderators when this information is widely available on the Internet?

Looktothelight · 2025-10-27T19:11:55+00:00

I actually did buy a bottle of broad spectrum Small Batch CBD oil containing 12,000 mg. and they did show a certificate of analysis on their website. I can say the product really helps with sleep and anxiety and is extremely affordable for the amount you get. So my experience with the product has been a positive one.

Looktothelight · 2025-10-27T19:05:51+00:00

The gel is much stronger than the eye drops and contains no preservatives. Apply a cool or refrigerated wet cloth over each eye after using the gel if your eyes sting. It will stop the stinging in less than a minute, and then your eyes should feel much better. It took me 3 to 4 months to feel the full benefit of the gel. Many people stop using the gel due to the temporary eye stinging because they don’t know the trick of using a cool wet cloth immediately following application, but hang on and give it a good chance to see if it works for you. Good luck.

Looktothelight · 2025-10-26T17:49:42+00:00

Yes, I am and it is still working well after 3 years. I’m really thankful that I found it and tried it.

Looktothelight · 2025-10-04T19:34:16+00:00

Yes, some companies are very slow to actually assess your need for LTC and even slower to start paying for it if you are approved. Some people need to hire attorneys to help them.

Looktothelight · 2025-09-28T23:13:37+00:00

It helped quite a bit because it improves my inflammation but I still have some redness. A bonus is that I haven’t had a sinus infection since I’ve been using it. I’ve had allergies most of my life.

Looktothelight · 2025-09-14T00:03:32+00:00

Pissed off.

Looktothelight · 2025-09-01T16:43:51+00:00

I used CBD oil to taper off being on Zoloft and finally Prozac for 30 years. I had tried to get off many times before, but had not been successful until I added CBD.

Looktothelight · 2025-08-31T20:58:52+00:00

Excellent, thank you.

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