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  1. charK60

    Metformin increase and ongoing diarrhoea

    I don’t know about why it is but when I took over care of my mom she was having bouts of diarrhea that hit so suddenly she was unable to have any social life and episodes left her exhausted for hours after. I researched her medications and the pharma companies All issued statements that any...
  2. charK60

    Caregivers Allowed?

    Also, we have tried a variety of creams and oils, body sprays and now medicated powder. She takes a multiple vitamin daily. She tests her blood every am fasting. She’s running at about 145 average. She takes gabapentin for peripheral neuropathy (feet burning) and no longer takes any opiate pain...
  3. charK60

    Caregivers Allowed?

    My mom takes januvia and actos. She has had dental problems for a long time. Just now trying to get dentures to fit properly. So I am hard pressed finding proteins for her to eat. Doing ok with eggs, cheese, tuna, yogurt etc. What does zinc taste like? She is incontinent but has cotton lined...
  4. charK60

    Caregivers Allowed?

    I found this site researching itchy skin, specifically her back has been driving her insane for a long time now, mostly at bedtime. I give her Benadryl against the drs orders but she insists so she can sleep. We’ve tried everything. Changing soaps, lotions, oils, gold bond powder is current...
  5. charK60

    Caregivers Allowed?

    Hi. My name is Charlotte. I live with and take care of my 92 year old mom who has type II diabetes for 30 years. May I proceed with questions regarding her health?