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writes:My mum is very ill. She has a wide range of multiple illnesses and is in alot of pain. The illnesses include:Emphysema and COPDChronic Heart DiseaseChronic Kidney DiseaseCerebral Vascular DiseaseFybromyalgia and Arthiritis From this as anyone who knows about health can imagine she is in a lot of pain and discomfort. She has a wide range of medicine to help this but she feels that she wants to die. I want her to be comofortable and tbh although i love her so much and would love her to live longer I dont want her to be in pain anymore. Now I woul never do anything to help her die but i just dont know what to do anymore im at the end of my tether because shes hurting so im hurtingWe live in the UK so we have the NHS... does anyone with knowledge know what available. She doesnt want a carer and she doesnt want help with her illnesses anymore she just wants to fade away. I dont know what is available anymore. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 August 2010): Google these terms: nhs palliative care guidelines
You mum also sounds very depressed due to her pain and would benefit from counselling as well.
YOU MAY NEED TO STRONGLY ADVOCATE FOR HER PRESSING NEEDS.
THAT SHE IS IN DIRE PAIN AND AS A RESULT WANTS TO DIE.
These articles MAY help you:
http://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/ch5ii/what_broke_my_fathers_heart_excellent_ny_times/
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/magazine/20pacemaker-t.html?pagewanted=4&_r=1&ref=magazine
http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/crd4n/i_am_a_man_who_is_trying_to_come_to_terms_with/?sort=old
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reader, Romani  +, writes (4 August 2010):
Hi I live in the u.s. and I would like to say you are very strong to be going through this. My suggestion to you is to tell her you love her everyday and spend as much time with her as possible. Stay strong as you have been and care for her. However if this is too much for you to handle ou should discuss having a nurse come a few days to alleviate you. I wish you and your mom the best.
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