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Unusual Chronic Condition

Hello, Feeling shy as a new member here. I'm in S.W. England and I suffer from an as yet undiagnosed condition, which stemmed from receiving electroconvulsive therapy for depression in 1993. It grips a certain muscle group in my head and neck and jaw and has been very painful for ....

SimonJacobs09 1 year ago

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Not sure what to do

So my has heart failure. Mostly do to heavy drinking. She refuses to stop drinking or do most of the treatments. I'm lost and confused.. she's In pain most of the time. And all symptoms point to close to the end of life. I hate seeing her on pain. I've ....

Clinttrujillo 2 years ago

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Advice on drinking cup

Hi, my apologies if this is in the wrong place, please let me know if there's a more relevant forum (I've also tried searching and I'm sure it's been addressed, but I'm afraid I can't find an answer, so would be grateful if anyone can link me to the right ....

Steff23 2 years ago

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Hello everyone and welcome to our Online Community. This is a safe, inclusive space for anyone affected by terminal illness, whether you’re living with a terminal illness yourself, are a family member, friend or carer of someone who has a terminal illness or are bereaved – everyone is welcome. This is ....

admin 2 years ago

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How can I recognize when his last days are drawing near?

I'm assisting with my Dad's end-of-life care, and it's becoming clear that his condition is deteriorating rapidly. He has been given only weeks to live, and his mobility has declined significantly. We've had to provide him with various aids to keep him comfortable at home, which is where he wants ....

zain 2 years ago

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Help with hiring equipment

Please can anyone help. My brother has terminal cancer and is receiving palliative care at home, we have booked a short break for him next weekend near Church Stretton, Shropshire for his wife and daughter to enjoy a last holiday together. He needs to have a hospital bed, the accommodation ....

Bird5 2 years ago

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One day at a time.

Hi, I'm new here and a little anxious about posting... but I really feel I need some support now, as well as in the future...In 2021 my mum was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma in her leg and had an amputation shortly after to get rid of the cancer in ....

MrsTeaPea 3 years ago

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Newcomer

Hi I am Sue, 74 years young and have untreatable lung cancer. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. I don't seem to have any symptoms though my severe emphysema may be masking any. I live alone in a tiny apartment (having had to give up my lovely big flat due ....

susie 3 years ago

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New here

Hi new here I have an incurable illness and I'm struggling with it It's very rare ....

Spike56 3 years ago

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Help support needed

My sister's husband was diagnosed with cancer a month or so ago and has gone down hill very quickly. He is being cared for at home by my sister and he hasn't eaten for the last 3 days. She doesn't seem to be getting any support from his doctor and ....

Mack 4 years ago

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