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us Offline jerseydevil

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Some thoughts would be appreciated.....
on: August 14, 2013, 02:03:46 AM
My little cousin has been battling ulcerative colitis for a while now.  Heavy drug regimens haven't done much, and her condition has worsened.  Last night she collapsed with an extremely high fever and internal bleeding, and going into septic shock.  They had to do emergency surgery at 1am to remove her colon and save her life.  She's in the ICU right now and the prognosis is good, but if you could keep her in your thoughts me and my family would appreciate it.  At 19, this is something she really shouldn't be going through.  :(
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Re: Some thoughts would be appreciated.....
Reply #1 on: August 14, 2013, 02:05:14 AM
we are hear for you.  good luck and wish your cousin the best for us.
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Reply #2 on: August 14, 2013, 02:06:23 AM
Aw, that's just sad Jd. :( I pray the prognosis stays good and she continues on the road to recovery. :salute:
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Reply #3 on: August 14, 2013, 02:24:08 AM
Wishing your cousin and family all the best.
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Reply #4 on: August 14, 2013, 02:26:50 AM
Best of luck to your cousin.

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Reply #5 on: August 14, 2013, 03:16:04 AM
I hope for a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Reply #6 on: August 14, 2013, 03:47:16 AM
JD,

I'm a surgical pathologist.  I totally understand your concerns and the misery your cousin has gone through.

The next thing I'm going to say may sound odd but it's true:

Undergoing a total colectomy will be the best thing that has happened to your cousin health wise in a long time.  It will end the inflammation that has plagued her life and will protect her from precancerous changes that UC patients are so at risk for.

There are more potential health benefits that I'll skip, but rest assured, this will help her long term.

I know the colostomy will be miserable for a young healthy girl, but 10 years from now, her perspective may be different.

PM me if you have any questions.

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« Last Edit: August 14, 2013, 03:50:20 AM by Mr. Whippy »


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Re: Some thoughts would be appreciated.....
Reply #7 on: August 14, 2013, 04:04:39 AM
Thanks, Nate, I appreciate the info.  :salute:  I know it's for the better for her in the long run, though right now I'm sure that's not how she's thinking.  I appreciate it, everyone.
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Reply #8 on: August 14, 2013, 06:57:37 AM
My feelings are with you. Thats a terrible condition to have so young, or at any age. Best wishes to her in a healthy recovery.
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Reply #9 on: August 14, 2013, 07:47:05 AM
My thoughts are with you and your cousin, and I wish her a speedy recovery.


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Reply #10 on: August 14, 2013, 07:54:27 AM
Best wishes for a full recovery to your cousin. Medicine improves daily; you never know what improvements will happen in a few years.
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Reply #11 on: August 14, 2013, 07:56:46 AM
My sympathies to her! I hope Mr Whippys right,and things improve for her.

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Reply #12 on: August 14, 2013, 10:06:08 AM
Please know that my prayers are with her and your family Tom.
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Reply #13 on: August 14, 2013, 10:16:12 AM
Best wishes to all the family, Tom. This can't be easy for her psychologically, but at least physically she is on the right path. The head will follow suit in time once she's processed it all - though she might need a bit of extra help to begin with.

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Reply #14 on: August 14, 2013, 10:45:00 AM
Thoughts with her and you and your family tom,


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Reply #15 on: August 14, 2013, 12:50:09 PM
I'm a bit late (as usual) but positive thoughts for sure!

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Reply #16 on: August 14, 2013, 01:19:08 PM
Best wishes for your cousin! I hope she feels better soon!


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Reply #17 on: August 14, 2013, 01:25:02 PM
All the best for her. Anxiety and stress is worsening that disorder, so some SSRI's (with a physician's recipe) and psychotherapy might help.


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Reply #18 on: August 14, 2013, 06:56:57 PM
Wishing her all the best!  :salute:
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Reply #19 on: August 14, 2013, 07:10:14 PM
Really sorry to hear about this mate. :(  Thoughts and best wishes going out to her.
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Reply #20 on: August 14, 2013, 07:30:05 PM
She is in my prayers


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Reply #21 on: August 14, 2013, 08:53:46 PM
I hope she'll recover well and start enjoying life fully again.


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Reply #22 on: August 14, 2013, 09:21:17 PM
Sorry to hear about this, but hopefully as Mr. Whippy this will be better for her in the long run. We are keeping you and her in our thoughts.  :salute:
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Reply #23 on: August 15, 2013, 02:56:06 PM
JD, your cousin is in my prayers :salute:
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Reply #24 on: August 15, 2013, 06:13:38 PM
Best wishes and a speedy recovery.
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Reply #25 on: August 15, 2013, 08:58:41 PM
Thanks everyone.  :salute:  I haven't had a chance to speak to her yet, but I did speak to my aunt.  They're moving her into a regular room today or tomorrow from the ICU.  I'm thinking of going into the city to see her Saturday if I can.
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Reply #26 on: August 15, 2013, 10:16:00 PM
Tell her all your crazy MTO friends are wishing her all the best.

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Reply #27 on: August 16, 2013, 05:13:21 AM
Tell her all your crazy MTO friends are wishing her all the best.

+1... hope she is on her way to a healthy recovery VERY soon.  I will keep her in my prayers.


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Reply #28 on: August 18, 2013, 07:33:50 PM
Just wanted to give an update to everyone.  She's home!  They released her from the hospital yesterday afternoon.  Another operation is going to occur in three months.  I spoke with her earlier, and she's in good spirits.  She knew that this operation was something that might have to happen, and she's OK with it.  Her mom told her about this thread, and she did read it, and asked me to pass along her thanks to all of you.  This forum really is the best.  :salute:
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Reply #29 on: August 18, 2013, 09:53:57 PM
Good to hear that she's in good spirits^-^

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