member

member /mem·ber/ (mem´ber)

1. a distinct part of the body.

2. limb.

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mem·ber (mmbr)

n.

1. A distinct part of a whole.

2. A part or an organ of a human or animal body, especially a limb.

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member,

n an individual enrolled in a dental benefits program. See also beneficiary.

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member

a distinct part of the body, especially a limb.

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member

Health insurance A person covered under a health plan–enrollee or eligible dependent. See Group member, Nonaffiliated member, Plan member.

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Patient discussion about member.

Q. what can you guys tell me about dealing with a bipolar family member? I want to be supportive and not a burden...

A. You are welcome Sarina, I hope that I am offering a few tools to help you and your friend... You are a special person to take on this rsponsibility and I hope your friend.family member will be able to appreciate in time how much you love and care about him... Stay strong and patient and if you need anything you know where to find me I dont know the answers to everything but I always have an ear to listen...

Q. I read that fibromyalgia is caused by psychological abuse from a family member. Is that connection possible? My brother’s daughter who is staying abroad for studies recently diagnosed for Fibromyalgia. I read that fibromyalgia is caused by psychological abuse from a family member or someone close to them. I doubt something like that has happened to her. Is that connection possible?

A. "Fibromyalgia is a common and complex chronic pain disorder.While underlying cause or causes of FM still remain a mystery new reaserch findings continue to understand the basic mechansisms of fibromyalgia. Most researchers agree that FM is a disorder of the central processing with neuroendocrine/neurotransmitter dysregulation.The FM patient experiences pain ampliification due to abnormal sensory processing in the central nervous system. Recent studies show that factors may predispose individuals to a genetic susceptibility to FM.For some the onset is slow, however, in alarge percentage patients the onset is triggered by an illness or injury that causes trama to the body. " This is a shortened summary from a Professor of Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University.
I don't feel this is what triggered her fibromyalgia BUT depression over something that happen could trigger problems with her fibromyalgia. If you suspect so,ething talk to her and urge her to seek help deali

Q. i have a family member that is depressed is there anything i can do to help?

A. Absolutely. You should have him/ her see a physician (either a psychiatrist or the family physican) or a psychologist. Either one would be helpful to make recommendations whether your family member needs medications that may very well be helpful, psychotherapy or both. They will also assist you in deciding if your family member needs closer care (for instance if they have suicidal thoughts or plans, in which case I would recommend you don't waste time and go see someone with him/her as soon as possible). It is very hard to help someone get over depression by yourself.