my husband has just been fitted with an idu heart implant do you know of any support groups in th ewest mids?
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As a cfs, fms, rsd, chronic pain support leader, I can give you suggestions. Your local weekly shoppers guide should have a section with support group information. They may ask your question in some part of the guide if you request. The newspapers also have sections with support group information. The United Way usually has support group information, and maybe the Red Cross. \nI was not comfortable with the support groups in my area because I felt they were more pitty parties. My goal was to research and share information about any illness, disease, or syndrome. At times we laughed and sometimes we cried. Those times, were times that we just needed to let go. not often. \nFamilies of this member need support also. It would not be a bad idea to look for a group for you and your family. Here again, you may want to start you own group. \nLive one day at a time. Oh, you may be able to find chat rooms for you to get support through. You can get so much help with the groups. Just type in "heart implants" in your search and you will be surprised at what you find. \nGod bless you.
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I really feel for you and I wish you the best, that's a tough situation to be in. I really don't know if this helps but besides a social worker , are there any Renal organizations or support groups where you are?  Sometimes in networking in theses types of forums you'll get the answers you need.  I pray you find the answers you are looking for.  Stay Strong!
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I'm sorry, but he's not.  My hubby is on cycle break, thank goodness.  However, I'm checking on this for you as we speak and I'll do an edit when I have your answer.\n\nEDIT:  I'm so happy to help in any way that I can.  Military life comes full circle for many of us.  We were the "young'uns", now, we're the "old folks".  Never be afraid to ask questions.  Military life is a life like none other and we ALL need support.\n\nI really am glad you asked a question and specifically pointed me out.  However, my info is pretty limited as of right now.  Ft. Sill is closed due to our weather conditions.  Hubby won't be able to check much until he goes back in.  Anyways, this is what we have:  19 January should stand as graduation date.  That would be 9 weeks BCT and 2 weeks exodus.  We do fill up fast here and I'm glad you worked it all out ahead of time.  Hubby is going to try to check on exact dates of exodus.  Is your son coming home??  What a great present I'm sure that would be for you.  I'm glad his letters are upbeat.  That's a good sign.  Most of the Drill's here are cool.  We love all of them in our unit.  They really want these guys to succeed.  The phone number to the unit I think your son is in is (580) 442-1304.  I'm sure you already have his number, but this is what I deducted from the info you've given.  Your best bet is to call them....they do need to answer your questions.  I know they don't like to be bothered by family members, but you have a lagit question and they can answer it.  Since hubby is in a different unit, it's hard to get exact info other than knowing everything is on schedule for what's posted and that's the same he has.\n\nGood luck and I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful.  If I do find anything else out, I'll be sure to post it on here.  Be sure to yell "HI" to me while you're in town!!  I can't even begin to tell you what an awesome experience graduation will be.  Enjoy!!\n\nEDIT2:  I wrote your e-mail addy down.  How did you find me??  I haven't answered any other questions of yours and you seem to know me so well.  Anyways, glad I can help and if I find anything else, you'll know about it.
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Looks like there are a few online chat sites and support groups for transplant recipients\n\nhttp://groups.msn.com/TransplantSupportLungHeartLungHeart\n\nhttp://www.transweb.org/people/recips/resources/support/nocal.html\n\nhttp://www.amdahl.com/ext/batrio/calendar.html\n\nhttp://www.otsfriends.org/\n\nhttp://www.changeofheartsupport.com/
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I'm still doing tests,examinations,visit doctors and sites about my condition (precancerous cells in cervix and possible cancer of the endometrium). There are lots of supporting groups and organisations if you just search. Hospitals also have specialised personnel in psychology. I think that the best is having friends and family by your side, because all others treat you out of pity.
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Why not contact your area Social Services Department (look on the internet for Thompson Local, Yellow Pages, www.yell.com) for telephone number) who can put you into contact with all sorts of different group and organisations.  It's not nice when you feel isolated.  \n\nI wish you well my friend.  Kind regards Linda.
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I would recomend that you check the American Heart Assoc website and the rescue breathe website.  They will have listings for you
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there is a cardiologist at alt.support.cardiology Usenet group which can be accessed through Google Groups who will answer questions online
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My heart goes out to you and your family. I've been married to the same wonderful man for thirty-one years. Twice prior to my knowing him he tried to kill himself. Since we have been together he has made 4 more attempts on his life. I don't know where you are from but most places have mental health assocations. They can help you to understand medications, patiants rights. For my husband I am his health care rep. when he can't speak-up for himself I have the legal right to do this . I got him to give me power of attorney so I can deal with his disabilty money and all the red tape that goes along with it. Your Mom's illness if she does have Bi-polar suicide is attempts can be a part of her illness. It is a long hard road and you need to seek help yourself so you can stay healthy enough to be an assistance in getting her the help she needs. There are support groups for families going thru what we both are. When my husband gets what I call imbalanced with his medicine it takes me giving him his meds. because he gets confused about days and times to take them. As we both turn 50 this year it seems like second nature to us to deal with his illness. His last attempt to take his life was last November. He was missing for 2days before he was found in a coma in our truck at a reststop we use to stop at a lot. It was very sad, I still am seeing a counslor myself to deal with learning who I am outside of his illness. Be careful not to become so involed you stop living like I have at times
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Hello June, I've been down and out recently as well.\n\nI will definitely love to talk to you and share words of support, comfort and encouragement. I've sent you an email, hope you get it and reply back as soon as possible. \n\nI'm sorry about your husband turning out this way, I've suffered from that heartbreaking pain as well recently. \n\nI hope to talk to you soon then. Take care of you and don't worry about tests, you will definitely be fine.\n\nUpdate:\n\nI sent you reply, please check your inbox. See you then.
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Hi,\n\nSorry to hear about the MM;  it broke up my marriage so hopefully the same will not happen to you.\n\nI am a little shocked he is so far along at 39;  "usuallly" we "young people with MM "  have lower progression.\n\nWhat is his outlook - SCT ?  Thal/Dex or Velcade?  Treatment should lower cell loading and he should get stronger.\n\n"both" of you could use some counsuling - to help get over the hard parts.  the mental game is REALLY hard;  so depression is there someplace;  to go from "alive and healthy" to "terminal cancer" is a really tough one to swollow.  Many people have told me "they understand" but truthfully, unless the doc give YOU that kind of news,  you really don't.  All you can do is work together to make it better till he gets better;  hopefully he will.\n\nYou really need to sit down and discuss what is going on;  that you, as "primary support person" have a lot on the plate and that, while you understand,  you need him to help as much as possible.  HE needs to be patient and work with oyou;  make him part of the support,  not just the person needing support.\n\nPart of the weekness is (probably) low HGB and the meds - see what you can do to keep him strong.  Docs should be albe to help and see if you can get some friends / relatives to give you a break;  even for a couple of hours a week.  You can't be superwomen forever;  ask for some help.\n\nAls, let him know, he NEEDS to keep up the strength as much as possible, for as long as possible.\n\nThere is a lot of help on the MM sites, even stuff for the caregivers.\n\nhttp://www.multiplemyeloma.org/\nhttp://www.myeloma.org/main.jsp\n\ngood luck,\n\nJewells\n28 months and still here
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Got to this address www.affinityhealth.org/attach/14035?type=support&primitive=0  I think it may have the info you are looking for!!
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I' m not sure why at this point someone has not addressed surgery. Is she being followed by a cardiologist? Unless something else is the cause of what sounds to be heart failure, it seems like her regurg. is finally become symptomatic. Has no one approached her about surgery? Has she been told for some reason that she is inoperable? You definetely don't want to jump into surgery if you dont need to. I feel like I need more info to adequately answer your question though. What I would do is direct these questions towards her doctor, preferably a cardiologist. Has she had a heart cath yet?  If not, maybe see if its time. Email me if you find out more or if you have anymore questions. Im a RN in the cardiovascular ICU, I specialize in heart surgery. Good luck to you guys!
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I live in Portsmouth. If I were you I would go to the Gynae unit at St Mary's hospital in Milton Rd and just ask to speak to someone. If you explain your situation I'm sure you'll get some advice.\nGood luck,\nJon C
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I am not a med student but I have a st jude pacemaker. Are you having problems with your equip? I have had to have my wires replaced twice and now the new set is fractured, I clotted the first time so my cardiologist says that when he changes them he will have to open my chest and put me on the by-pass machine so that he won't disturb any of the clotted area.....I' m really worried about it.
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I am married to a man who has one. It is sad.... e mail me and we can talk more lol\n\n\ncamsmomma2003@pldi.net