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Introduction => The IHD Family - Our Members => Topic started by: Lucinda on February 06, 2009, 11:22:31 PM

Title: Message from Lucinda
Post by: Lucinda on February 06, 2009, 11:22:31 PM

Hello.  My name is Chris.  I am a friend of Cindy. She is here but she asked if I would type this message for her.  She asked me to let you know that she is OK and she is sorry she has not been around much the past week.  She is totally crippled with gout in every joint in all her fingers and she can't type or do anything much at the moment.  I replied to a couple of posts for her but she has had a few messages so she asked me to post that she will be back on deck as soon as the gout eases.  I am helping her with her magazine and we have a big presentation to do next week so it is all go on that front.  Thank you Linda for getting stuck into her about her diet.  She is eating close to nothing and I don't care if she reads this.  One of the worst things for gout (I have read up about it) is going, or being on, a strict diet.  She is still keeping up to date and reading but after she agonised over typing a response to one of the posts the other day she is now banned from using the keyboard.  And from me......I think you are all terrific, brave and amazing people. Thanks for reading.  Cheers, Chris. 

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: okarol on February 06, 2009, 11:26:21 PM

Thank you Chris, for the update and for helping Lucinda. Please hug her and tell her I am sending lots of LOVE and hope she's feeling better soon!  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: jbeany on February 06, 2009, 11:39:07 PM

Hope you feel better soon, Lucinda - take care of yourself!

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: Chris on February 06, 2009, 11:55:29 PM

Get Well ASAP Cindy, do what needs to be done so you get better!

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: G-Ma on February 07, 2009, 12:51:13 AM

 :grouphug;   from Saul and me.....we hope you are feeling beter.

Love
Ann

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: monrein on February 07, 2009, 02:15:30 AM

Hugs Cindy.  Gout is so awfully painful, I hope it eases soon.  Are they giving you colchichine or a course of prednisone to help?   :grouphug; :grouphug;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: RichardMEL on February 07, 2009, 04:52:43 AM

Thanks Chris. I was wondering where Cindy was at. Gout is totally horrible and I hope they can get it under control for her soon. I can't imagine how agonizing it is for her (I've only had one attack, 8 years ago) but that was enough so my thoughts are with her - and you both for the presentation next week for the magazine.

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: nursewratchet on February 07, 2009, 06:09:59 AM

 :grouphug;  Aren't freinds the best!  Thanks for taking care of her.

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: Sluff on February 07, 2009, 06:13:04 AM

Thanks Chris for typing for Lucinda.  :2thumbsup; I hope she gets some release soon from the gout.

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: Romona on February 07, 2009, 08:52:33 AM

 :grouphug;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: pelagia on February 07, 2009, 09:00:08 AM

Thanks Chris for sending an update.  Lucinda, we love you and hope you start feeling at least a little better soon.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: lola on February 07, 2009, 09:43:48 AM

Cindy I just thought you were out enjoying the new baby, I am so sorry to hear your in pain. :grouphug; Thanks Chris for letting us know :flower;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: paris on February 07, 2009, 10:03:06 AM

Oh, I am sorry the gout got worse.  She had told us her fingers were in pain, but I hate that it is so bad.  Have the put her on daily medicine for gout?  I take Allopurinal daily and then two others during flair ups.  It really is crippling pain.  Undescripable and one of the worse pains I have ever felt.   Take care of our friend  :cuddle;   Give her our love  :grouphug;   Good luck on the presentation   :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: kellyt on February 07, 2009, 10:04:32 AM

I'm sorry to hear you're in such pain.  I can't imagine what you're going through.  Hang in there.  We'll be here for you, now and when you get better!   :cuddle;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: thegrammalady on February 07, 2009, 10:06:14 AM

hoping things start getting better soon.

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: kitkatz on February 07, 2009, 10:12:46 AM

I hope that the gout eases up soon and Lucinda can get going again.

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: Wenchie58 on February 07, 2009, 11:10:17 AM

Hoping Lucinda feels ship shape soon! - :flower;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: kimcanada on February 07, 2009, 11:54:33 AM

oh Lucinda I am so sorry to hear that, I hope you are better ASAP, I am also glad that Chris pinch hit for you, Its scary when one of our members fall from sight
 :grouphug;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: jessup on February 07, 2009, 02:14:55 PM

Lots of love and best wishes dear Lucinda
Hope the gout eases soon and you are up and at em
What a bloody great mate you are Chris
Good luck with the presentation too.
 :flower; :flower; :flower;
 :grouphug;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: charee on February 07, 2009, 02:49:10 PM

 :cuddle; I have missed you , hope things improve soon and  maybe its time to start the big D  thinking of you and thanks Chris for the update

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: Bajanne on February 07, 2009, 02:55:46 PM

Lucinda girl, I know EXACTLY what you are going through.  I had a gout attack recently in my left hand.  Gout is not pretty.  It is one of the most excruciating and crippling pains.  Thankfully, with medication, it goes away eventually.   Indomethacin works very well for me.   Then, as Paris says, when you are not having an attack, you should use allopurinol to keep away further attacks. Sending you a hug along with caring thoughts and prayers for your swift relief.  :cuddle;
Chris, thanks so much for filling in for Lucinda.  She is very precious to us!

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: willieandwinnie on February 07, 2009, 03:04:12 PM

 :grouphug; Lucinda. We all hope you are feeling better soon.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: paddbear0000 on February 07, 2009, 08:34:54 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this Lucinda. I sure hope you start feeling better soon!   :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: twirl on February 08, 2009, 05:58:39 AM

it is not the same around here without ever single member
so please get better
we miss you :flower;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: del on February 08, 2009, 07:38:03 AM

 :cuddle;  Hope the pain gets better soon!!!

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: Joe Paul on February 08, 2009, 09:39:13 AM

Lucinda, hope you get to feeling better  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: RichardMEL on February 09, 2009, 02:50:32 AM

Well i tried calling Lucinda yesterday but she didn't answer her phone. Had to leave a message. I hope she's doing OK.

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: drinkboy on February 10, 2009, 06:54:41 AM

I hope Lucinda is doing better...that gout is absolutely terrible.

Title: Re: Message from Lucinda
Post by: paul.karen on February 10, 2009, 07:09:48 AM

:waving; Lucinda

Please fell well FAST.
I have no idea what gout is but from what i am reading it is no fun.  I hope it passes fast and you can hurry back.
Also hope your presentation goes well :thumbup; :2thumbsup; :thumbup;
P&K