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  • About Me

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    flunkiejunkie

    Female, 35
    Halifax, NS, CAN
    Member since June 4, 2007

    • About Me

      I was a caregiver for my 52 year old father who had severe COPD. I also work as a Learning and Development consultant, have a beautiful son, a wonderful husband and terrific family.

      I was a caregiver for my 52 year old father who had severe COPD. I also work as a Learning and Development consultant, have a beautiful son, a wonderful husband and terrific family.

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  • Journal

    • Desiderata...a Poem

      Mood July 6, 2009 8:01pm

      You may have read this, but I just found this poem, and found it truly inspiring! I hope you all enjoy:

       

       

      Desiderata (Things to be …

    • Looking after I LEEP!

      Mood June 23, 2009 9:37am

      Well friends, the LEEP is done. I found the procedure fairly easy, and am glad I had a great doc and nurse. I'm resting now, and glad my mom is …

    • HGSIL

      Mood June 10, 2009 7:18pm

      I received my biopsy result today, and it came back HGSIL. I'm scheduled for my LEEP on June 23, which was moved up as the doctor cancelled her …

    • Checking in on My DS Friends

      Mood June 6, 2009 5:20pm

      I'm still waiting for my LEEP and biopsy, which will be scheduled for July. I've been keeping quite busy in the meantime, as we just moved …

    • Staying Calm...

      Mood May 3, 2009 7:47am

      Well, two more days until my test. I've been staying relatively calm, and it helps that I have a loet to do. We are in the process of moving and …

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      From dncn4lyfe77 August 18

      I just want to thank you for your support and kind words. You've kept me from panicking about all of this. "way ahead of the worst" is deff a good thing. I can't wait to hear on friday whats up.

      :) Have a great day

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  • Support Groups

    • Close COPD & Emphysema

      I care for my 52 year old father who has severe COPD - primarily emphysema. He smoked, but also was exposed to toxins and pollutants working industrial jobs his entire life.

      Treatments

      Albuterol Working / Worked
      Atrovent Working / Worked
      Spiriva Working / Worked
    • Close Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

      I am a proud mama of a beautiful 3 year old boy.

    • Open GERD & Heartburn

      I have GERD, and was treated for a bleeding duodenal ulcer. (That was quite event!)

      Treatments

      Nexium Working / Worked
      Just started Nexium a week ago..
      Prilosec Somewhat Helpful
      Had some days where I still had intense heartburn - especially if I was late with the dose. (This is called Losec in Canada)
      Protonix Working / Worked
      I liked this the best - may ask to go back to it. In Canada, this is called Pantaloc.
      Zantac Not Working
      I ended up with an ulcer trying to manage with this.
    • Open Caregivers

      I care for my 52 year old father who has severe COPD. (Emphysema)

    • Open Stress Management

      I'm a Mom, a wife,work FT, take care of my ailing Dad, and try to help the community. I'm realizing that I can't be all things to all people - and that's OK.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      This is the best form for me...
      Patience Working / Worked
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Writing Working / Worked
    • Open Cervical Cancer

      I've just had my second abnormal pap, and scheduled May 5 for colposcopy.

      Treatments

      Colposcopy Too Soon to Tell
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