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    About Me

    hi im 35yrs old, i have one daughter who is 8 and i have had mixed connected tissue disease for 7 yrs.was told about 5 yrs ago it was lupus, but rhummy then said mctd.i am fulltime carer to my partner who has an aquired brain injury.

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    August 10

    August 9

    • andrea73 wrote a discussion post in the Bereavement support group: im not coping 1:56pm

      its now been 2wks and 1 day since my beloved fiance passed away after a battling against his injuries…  

    July 23

    • andrea73 wrote a journal entry: no change... 7:07pm

      i cant believe the events of the last few days, my whole world has been turned upside down again...dave…  
    • andrea73 wrote a discussion post in the Epilepsy & Seizures support group: status epilepticus 6:25pm

      hi.im new to this support group.the question is not about myself but my partner dave.dave already has…  
    • andrea73 joined the Epilepsy & Seizures support group 6:21pm

      my partner has just had a status epilepticus.here to get advice.…  
  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for July 26, 2008

      Mood July 26, 2008 8:59am

      how is it you can lots of people around you and still feel lonley...the one person i want to be here isnt and i feel so lost...olivia is being so …
    • Journal Entry for July 24, 2008

      Mood July 24, 2008 10:37pm

      thank you all for your prayers and messages.im sorry to say but dave passed away peacefully tonight with all of his family and friends around him...i …
    • no change...

      Mood July 23, 2008 7:07pm

      i cant believe the events of the last few days, my whole world has been turned upside down again...dave still unresponsive and the doctors dont know …
    • thank you x x

      Mood July 22, 2008 6:43pm

      hi.i would like to thank everyone who sent prayers and support during the sad time that im goin through at the moment.dave is still very poorly and …

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      From dallas2 Monday

      Hi andrea. How are you doing hon. Miss you on MCTD board am thinking of you. hugs marilyn. My husband also had a brain injury. hugs

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      From Love4you August 9

      I cannot ease your aching heart, Nor take your pain away; But let me stay and take your hand And walk with you today. I'll listen when you need to talk, I'll wipe away your tears; I'll share your worries when they come, I'll help you face your fears. I'm here and I will stand by you, On each hill you have to climb; So take my hand, let's face the world... And live just one day at a time. You're not alone, for I'm still here, I'll go that extra mile; And when your grief is easier, I'll help you learn to smile!Love,Maria

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      From MaryAnn17 August 9

      I lost my husband to cancer 6 months ago today and things are tough,I am thinking of you,take care.

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      From deucedemers August 9

      I just lost my Dad about a month ago and I am thinking of you. Please try to take care of yourself...

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  • Support Groups

    • Close MCTD

      i have had mctd for 7 years..varity of symptoms including joint pains, chest pains, severe fatique, depression and anxiety.. would love to chat and make friends with other sufferers..

    • Close Caregivers

      hi.aswell as having mctd myself iam carer to my partner who 5 yrs ago was deliberatly run over.to cut a long story short after nearly 4 yrs of hospital treatment, dave came home.he has left hand sided paralysis and front lobe brain damage, which has left him with memory problems, severe mood swings, anger problems etc..etc..he could do with friends to talk to when times get bad.. and for myself as daves carer, would be nice to get advice off fellow carers of aquired brain injury persons.

    • Open Brain Injury

      its not myself who has the brain injury.he would love to chat to other people who have suffered as he has..

    • Open Accidents

      hi.bck in 1994 i was a rear seat passenger in a serious rta.although i was left with serious injuries, the driver, my boyfriend at the times, brother was killed instantly.still find situation hard to deal with

    • Open Dizziness & Vertigo

      since 2005 suffered with vertigo

      Treatments

      Compazine Working / Worked
    • Open Epilepsy & Seizures

      my partner has just had a status epilepticus.here to get advice.

    • Open Bereavement

      lost my partner 3 days ago... how can i get though this??

      Treatments

      Crying Too Soon to Tell
      on and off, but to no relieve
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