Has anyone found neck or back supports helpful

A medical power of attorney, sometimes called a durable power of attorney for health care, is a legal document that gives another person the ability to make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to make the decisions. In the United States, there are some specific state laws for setting up a medical power of attorney. The person you choose may be referred to as your
Health care agent
Health care proxy
Health care surrogate
Health care representative
Health care attorney-in-fact
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I’m wondering if anyone can shed some light on a problem. My ex-husband (don’t worry….I’m not looking to finish him off-----we’re the best of friends) is in incredible, I mean INCREDIBLE pain. His tremors are under control thanks to medication and his balance is OK but the pain…. From what he describes, it sounds like muscle contractions that don’t go away. It used to be in his lower extremities but he just told me that now it’s travelled to his shoulders. He walks hunched over and can… read more

I'm now taking a new prescription to control cramping and semi-paralysis.
Zanaflex is a very powerful muscle relaxant. But it doesn't return your bodily control to you- it just takes away...everything.
It helps you by doing the same thing the illness does.
But I now could not do without it.
That's the question I'm asking. When did you know how it is?

Just an update. My Parkinsons has totally changed my life, with little or no warning. I am on a walker now as I have no strength and little control over my legs. The spasms on my hands, arms, feet and legs happen often. Yesterday, I ordered a lift chair as I can no longer get out of my regular chairs.

Someday all of the stress, pain and worry will be lifted off our shoulders. We can't control that but we can decide to hope.

I seem to not be able to control my anger as of late. I say too many things that can not be unsaid and have to constantly apologize, it's like my filter went away! What I say is always valid, but still hurtful. And then come the tears and sobs. Because I feel horrible for being an ass, then feel sorry for myself lol.
I feel that it all comes from pent up frustrations from just everyday bs, dropping things, forgetting things , another trip up the stairs, etc., etc.
Anyone else relate?

Although there are no signs of dementia, I still worry about not being able to make my own decisions, medically and financially. I trust my sister-in-law to make medical decisions if I cannot since she has been a nurse for 40 years. I would want my husband and her to be named. Of course, I worry that they may want to take over even when I can decide independently. Advance Directive is easier since it involves my wishes regarding aftercare. How does the Medical Power of Attorney work? Will a… read more

if so, what do you do?