Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 JD & MARLENE KRMPOTICH wrote: > Dear All > > This past week has been one at the worst. Please pray for my family. > JD, that's not a " worst week " , it's an exercise in how much the human mind and body can withstand. It's also quite enough to last for several years. What a horrible, horrible time for you and your family. My prayers are indeed with you. Keep your chin up and turn to Psalm 46 " God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. " Do keep us posted on how your mother, wife, son and sister are doing. Make sure you take time for a few deep breaths every so often. We don't want you to be the next one admitted to the hospital. May God grant you His peace .... all enfolding, comforting, sustaining peace. Warm regards, Carolyn B. in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 JD Very sorry to hear your many problems. I work(ed) in mental health and although ECT can seem alarming there are times when it is the last resort but it can have very good effects. My prayers are with you. Remember there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Hang on in there. Tim (UK) > > Dear All > > This past week has been one at the worst. Please pray for my family. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Thinking of you and your family JD.Hang on, when things get this complicated, there has to be a reprieve around the corner!Your "dry" run will help the family cope and ready themselves to accept when it is truly your mother's time.Ear infections clear up.Broken arms mend.Depression has many treatments. You will find one that works at the hands of a competent doctor.I know how overwhelmed you must be right now. It sure seems like someone is out to get you when things come in bunches. Take them apart. One at a time.Take care and let us know as things get resolved.Add my prayers for your family to all the others coming in.LeeOn Feb 19, 2006, at 11:20 PM, JD & MARLENE KRMPOTICH wrote:Dear All This past week has been one at the worst. Please pray for my family. Before this week was over we have a mother who was hospitalized, not expected to live (a gather the family week, that mercifully was a dry run), hospitalized my beloved wife of more than 10 years for severe depression and all the wonders that go with this (triggered in some measure by my PSC), my 3 year old has "Duel" (sort of a guy thing!) ear infections, and my visiting sister who came up on my mother's unhappy news of hospitalization fell and broke her right arm last night at a family function (on the ice outside while walking the dog). She'll likely need surgery for the permanent repair early this week. Needless to say, It's not been fun. (my wife) has failed to respond to o.p. treatment, and numerous courses of antidepressants in fairly expert hands (a medical school teaching professor in family practice). In fact, worsening over the past 6-9 months. Its looking like shock therapy is about what is left. All support greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Oh my Lord, JD, hang in there!!!!! Bobby & Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Dear JD; I'm so sorry to hear of all your loved-one's problems this last week. This must be quite a burden for you. I will be praying for you and your family. I was particularly saddenend to hear of 's depression. In the past, I have had depression, but I was fortunate to have strong support from family, and a quick response to medication (Zoloft). I hope that Dr's can find a suitable medication for to help her. Best regards, Dave (father of (20); PSC 07/03; UC 08/03) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 JD, Hang in there. So much to handle at the same time but take a deep breathe when it becomes too much and relax. You have so many people relying on you. Sorry you have all that to handle apart from your own health. I'll keep you on in my prayers. Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 JD, Most antidepressants take 6 weeks to take hold and for the patient to see results. Shock treatment often has permanent effects on short term memory. I would make sure that you have exhausted your antidepressant resources. It sucks that it can take so darn long to see results. Sometimes it can take a year or two to discover the right med for a particular individual, but my uncle is one who was too impatient to stay the course of treatment long enough to see results. He did the shock therapy and regrets it more than anything else he's ever done. He also suffered a heart attack shortly after the treatment. I high recommend great caution before going there. My entire family survived on antidepressants for 10 years. I'm not expert but I've got a lot of experiences, not all of which were good. If you want to talk, feel free to email me off list. You are talking irreversible damages from shock treatments. I would get several doctors opinions before heading down that path. You and all of your family our in my prayers! Peace & Love, Support Dear All This past week has been one at the worst. Please pray for my family. Before this week was over we have a mother who was hospitalized, not expected to live (a gather the family week, that mercifully was a dry run), hospitalized my beloved wife of more than 10 years for severe depression and all the wonders that go with this (triggered in some measure by my PSC), my 3 year old has "Duel" (sort of a guy thing!) ear infections, and my visiting sister who came up on my mother's unhappy news of hospitalization fell and broke her right arm last night at a family function (on the ice outside while walking the dog). She'll likely need surgery for the permanent repair early this week. Needless to say, It's not been fun. (my wife) has failed to respond to o.p. treatment, and numerous courses of antidepressants in fairly expert hands (a medical school teaching professor in family practice). In fact, worsening over the past 6-9 months. Its looking like shock therapy is about what is left. All support greatly appreciated. Bestjd, 45UC 1973, Jpouch 2000, Chronic Pouchitis 2001, PSC 2004, Stage 3Southern, ILkrmpotich@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 JD - Not sure how I missed this a few days ago, but I'll add my prayers to the lot. I'm so sorry. I wish there were more that I can say, except - you've been through a lot already and so I know you can handle what lies ahead. One day, one hour, one moment at a time works best - Hang in there with hope - Deb in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 JD, You and your family are in my prayers. Take care of yourself and your little one with the dueling ear infections. I hope things start looking up for your wife. A friend of mine's wife had to have shock therapy for a severe bout of post-partum depression and it worked for her. I can only hope that if it comes to that, your wife will respond well also. I battled my own depression triggered by my son's diagnosis nearly 2 years ago -- PSC is not easy on the caregivers either. You will get through it, your wife will get through it, your sister's bones will mend, and your mother will continue on by the Grace of God. Hang in there and hold on tight to your little one. When they fall asleep on you and you hear their breath in your ear, for just a little while, everything is all right. Peace, Dana (Mom of Josh, UC 3/04, PSC 4/04) > > Dear All > > This past week has been one at the worst. Please pray for my family. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Jd, I am so sorry to hear of your challenges. You will definitely be in my prayers --- LINDA (Mom of Suzanne, 16; IBD 1/04; PSC 3/04) From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of JD & MARLENE KRMPOTICH Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 11:20 PM To: Subject: Support This past week has been one at the worst. Please pray for my family. All support greatly appreciated. Best jd, 45 UC 1973, Jpouch 2000, Chronic Pouchitis 2001, PSC 2004, Stage 3 Southern, IL krmpotich@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Dear Jd, You have my prayers and good vibes. Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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