Georgie87 replied to the topic CTD and depression in the forum General 11 years, 10 months ago
Thank you both, Jill and Etta for responding.
I would really like to get dad talking to a councillor or another person in a similar situation as I really believe that talking openly can help depression albeit not a quick fix.
I have contacted Myeloma UK, Macmillan and his Haematology Nurse who all seem to agree that taking the Citalopram may…[Read more]
Georgie87 started the topic Support Group Peterborough / Stamford. in the forum General 11 years, 10 months ago
Hello to all,
I am currently looking into the possibility of setting up a MM support group for patients, carers and family in Peterborough or Stamford as I think the closest support group to this area is in Cambridge.
I have contacted Myeloma UK who have offered me lots of great advice, support and ideas to get the ball rolling.
Before…[Read more]
Georgie87 replied to the topic CTD and depression in the forum General 11 years, 11 months ago
Hi Eve,
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply.
As soon as I read your post I contacted Ellen who was absolutely brilliant.
Dad will be having a blast of radiotherapy next week on his hip to help relieve the pain he is experiencing, hopefully this will do its job.
I imagine my dad would benefit from seeing a specialist…[Read more]
Georgie87 started the topic CTD and depression. in the forum General 11 years, 11 months ago
Hello to everyone,
I am new to this site following my fathers recent MM diagnosis.
My dad is 62yo and into his 2nd cycle of CTD and is at an all time low. He is very withdrawn, disinterested, shaky and fatigued. He has a lot of hip pain due to the myeloma and for someone who 6 months ago was still on the football pitch I think he is…[Read more]
