Patient-to-Patient Support Line Volunteer Profile
Melanie
Diagnosed in 1998
“I am married. I enjoy vacations, staying home with my dog, spending time with family and friends, beading, scrapbooking, reading and talking to new PH patients.”
About Melanie:
- Born in 1976
- Lives in New Jersey
- Type of PH: Idiopathic
- Languages: English
Melanie feels comfortable discussing her experiences with:
- oral medication
- traveling with oxygen
- organizing medical records
- Sub-q Remodulin
- Flolan
- cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
- working with PH
- traveling with PH
- communicating with medical personnel
- local support groups
- online communities (PHA email groups, message boards, chats)