Hi Angela, time flies! It got better because last summer I stopped taking Dexy and the Revlimid has been reduced to 10mg. Had an MRT scan last month, bone damage is stable and frankly doesn’t really bother me. I do get increased bone pain in my shoulders if I don’t drink enough or exercise enough, I have a season ticket for the local pool but I’ve just been too lazy to use it.
My personal trainer (my wife) keeps a good eye on me and keeps track of my mental wellbeing as well as physical. I’m still cycling to work although these last few days have been particularly cold here. I think it was still -10 at around 8 this morning.
As for learning new skills, I have applied for further training which my employers have agreed to. I’m just waiting to see if I have a place on the course which starts in a couple of weeks, Really, mental attitude is as important as any medication in fighting MM. February next year will be 5 years since diagnosis so providing Revlimid keeps working, I ought to organise something.
It’s good to hear that Graham is doing well, the little bit of work he has will certainly help keep him occupied and I think that’s half the battle – not to dwell on the MM.
So let’s see how we’ve got on in a years time.
Richard
dickb 7 years, 10 months ago.
