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Update on Mikey
« on: Jul 1st, 2003, 10:24pm » |
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Hey ya'll. Mikey's wife Kim here. Just got home from the hospital and thought I would drop by. Thank you all soooo much for all the vibes and prayers going around for Mike. They are much needed and much appreciated. You guys are a truly amazing bunch of people. I don't know what he would do without you all. He's going to be in the hospital for a couple of days or so. His doc wants to see if they can't give him some relief from the pain. I think he's at the worst I've seen him, rock bottom. Bad thing is his long time neuro doc. has just retired and he'll be in the hands of his gp and some new neuro doc. We'll see how it goes. Again, THANK YOU ALL for the vibes and prayers. Keep them coming! Wishing you all a good evening, Kim.
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #1 on: Jul 1st, 2003, 11:01pm » |
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Glad to hear that he is ok and really glad to hear that he has you KIM..........He is a very special member of the CH family here... Remember if YOU need us we are here for you too... Take good care of him... Ree
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #2 on: Jul 1st, 2003, 11:22pm » |
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My GP is nearing retirement. I shudder to think what I will do when that happens... he is a migraine sufferer and he kind of knows what I am going through. Been my GP for over 15 years... he better live forever and keep working forever or I'll be forced to kill him.
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #4 on: Jul 1st, 2003, 11:42pm » |
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Well sounds like he's in good hands and hope they can find sumthin that works for him and gives him some needed relief !!!! Keep us posted......and keep up the good work to both of you ! Updated Pam
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #6 on: Jul 2nd, 2003, 4:39am » |
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Kim,
Wonderful for you to let us know what’s going on, not wonderful to know that Mikey is in the hospital. Vibes and prayers still coming your way.
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #7 on: Jul 2nd, 2003, 5:15am » |
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Keep us posted sending more vibes
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #8 on: Jul 2nd, 2003, 6:52am » |
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Kim......thanks so much for updating us.......we ch'ers worry so about our cluster family because we know how unique we are and that nobody (except supporters like you) know what we go through.
Sounds like he's had a really bad time.
Why don't you join us supporters in the Supporters section of this mb? We give each other the boost we need to keep going, and share feelings that really need to be aired. We'd love to see you there.
Love and prayers,
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #9 on: Jul 2nd, 2003, 7:23am » |
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Thank you, Kim. Tell Mikey all of us are pulling for him!
Please keep us posted.
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #10 on: Jul 2nd, 2003, 7:45am » |
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Kim thanks for the update. I hope yall find some much needed PF time soon. I sincerely hope he gets the so very much needed help from the docs. We'll keep the vibes and prayers coming for yall. Send Mike a hug from all of us here in my place and let him know we are pullin for him BIG TIME!!
Vibe dancin Leesa ;D
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #11 on: Jul 2nd, 2003, 8:33am » |
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Kim--
Wellbutrin did wonders for my depression during a bad set back in '98. Ask his doctor about it.
I'm praying for you guys. Hang tough!
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #12 on: Jul 2nd, 2003, 10:11am » |
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I just talked to Kim and she said Mike's going to be in the hospital for 5 days. He has 'Trex injections @ the nurses station and they are putting him on some kind of steroid, not prednisone, to help break the cycle. They are reluctant to try DHE becuse it has not worked for him in the past.
More to follow when I know anything...
Keep vibing/praying for this guy.
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #13 on: Jul 2nd, 2003, 12:07pm » |
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Kim, hang in there hon & know vibes are comin your way..give Mikey our best & know we are here if you need us..
huggs
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #14 on: Jul 2nd, 2003, 5:42pm » |
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Hang in there Mikey, hope you get better soon!
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #15 on: Jul 2nd, 2003, 5:49pm » |
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Mikey prayers and pf vibes coming to you from across the pond...hang in there we're all ready to catch you!!
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #16 on: Jul 2nd, 2003, 11:29pm » |
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Yup. Good vibes here too.
Things are getting better and better as this is being posted.
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #17 on: Jul 3rd, 2003, 2:03am » |
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Hello Kim, greetings to Mikey and thank you to you... Zaira
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #18 on: Jul 3rd, 2003, 8:34am » |
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Still sending good thoughts and wishes to ya Mikey!!!
Hang in there Kim, it ain't easy. But I hope it gets better soon.
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #19 on: Jul 3rd, 2003, 7:21pm » |
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Hi all, just wanted to drop by while I had a minute to give you all a howdy from Mike. He's on day two of the steroid treatment, an IV drip, one bag in an hour of dexamethasone. (I think that's what it is) They were going to use solumedrol but it wasn't available anymore. Sending him home with the six week taper of prednisone. Seemed to have a little better night last night, he's got three more days to go. He hasn't had much luck with this in the past but maybe this time he will. He says his spirits and hopes are up a little now and he is really praying for a break. He also says tell you all THANKS for the vibes and prayers and he is thinking of you all, PFDAN. Kim
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #20 on: Jul 5th, 2003, 12:29am » |
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Hey Kim, did Mikey make it home? Give us an update, please.
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Re: Update on Mikey
« Reply #21 on: Jul 8th, 2003, 8:53am » |
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Two e-mails from Kim about Mikey: 
Hi Tom, just wanted to let you know that Mike got to come home today. He had been told mid-week but his family doctor came in this morning and said that everything had been lined up as far as his meds to go home with and his doctor appointments had been scheduled for him and that he could leave either today or tomorrow, it was up to him, so he chose today. He's feeling a good deal better, as far as I can tell, ch's aren't gone by any means but they sure seem to have let up some, but he is really upset on his stomach, the steroids I guess. Hope he will feel up to getting online soon, I know he's missed talking to you all. Feel free to post whatever on the message board. Hope you have a nice evening. Kim
> >>> "Mike Mitchem" 07/04/03 06:49PM >>>
>Hi Tom, got your e-mail. I have been reading some of the posts and some of his e-mails to him over the phone but pring them for him to read would be much better, providing I make myself stop and buy some ink! He is on day 3 of the steroid treament. Two more to go. We thought he would be coming home Sunday but when the neuro doc came in this morning he said he would be keeping him until Tues or Wed. He wanted to see how he does once he goes off the IV and switches to the prednisone pills. Mike did tell the doctor that he has noticed some decrease in frequency, duration, and intensity of the ch's. It also has his headache schedule all screwed around. You could set your watch almost by the time of his attacks, now they're not so regular. His spirits are up somewhat with the very good job they are doing with his pain management. He has actually had time to see straight betwe en the ha's. Just hope it isn't all in vain as in the past. But I can say they are doing a very good job working with him. Will talk to you later, the boys and I are on our way back to the hospital. Charlotte is having a big fireworks show tonight and the hospital is just a few blocks from downtown and I think we'll have a great view from the 7th floor that he's on.
>Kim
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