I am so pleased that he had such a peacefull end. It is the way I am sure that we would all wish to go.

Take care now and look in occasionally if you have the time, we will all be more that pleased to see you.

May your god walk with you.
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David

A belated HAPPY 😀 BIRTHDAY young lady.

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David

🙂 The best of luck Dai, I believe the answer will be, "yes, but in England we are always 5 years behind!!!".

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David

If he is taking aciclovar then it is unlikley to be Shingles. I would agree with Min.

We all look forward to you finding the answer.

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David

Shingles? Is taking anti-viral tablets?

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David

Hi Gill, Yes I agree it is nice to post in the "off topic". I think it makes to the site more interesting and human. 🙂

Off to Teignmouth today, my family live in that area. we are gong to have a formal family photograph taken (before Dad/Granddad pops his clogs I think – he he 😀 )

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David

Hey, now that made me really smile. I was going to show the wife but she just might recognise me so I thought better of it!!!!
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David

Great news Gill, Tell Stephen to go for it and never mind the bl88dy torpedoes he he 😀 .

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David

Hi Clara I am pleased that I have managed to help your Dad.

I know your Dad hopes to get back to work but can I suggest you go and see the Macmillan Nurse at your local hospital and consult her about claiming benefits. They are the experts I can assure you.

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David

Hi Jean that all sound very promising. Loved the image of Frank and the Consultant going at it hammer and tongs! I am the total opposite to Frank if the Consultant says I have grown a third leg I ask about trouser material:-S

I had my SCT at 68 and my general fitness was a big decider in allowing it to go ahead and apart from a very bad…[Read more]

Chin Up Gill, it has taken me a while to post on this, I do find it hard. Like Stephen I am on my last year – if they are right of course and they are not!

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Dexatude – I know exactly where you are coming from Keith:-D 😀

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David

Hi Sarah, When I took GCSF prior to my STC I got a lot of bone pain, in my chest and lower back. I applied a hot water bottle and it helped a lot.

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David

Yes Jo, I was given that during my SCT when I could not swallow due to a very swollen throat.

Strawberry Complan, Strawberry Jelly, Vanilla Ice Cream and a fruit Orange, banana etc…) all whisked up into a giant milk shake. The nice thing was I could just sip it through a couple of straws, lived on them for several days.

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It is amazing what we have to put ourselves through 🙂 Like everybody else I have had them all. I am now 3 months post SCT on an MM Plateau of below 3. I still suffer from the odd cold spells, normally when I am getting tired. And, I still get the odd itchy spot although that I think is due to the anti-biotitic I take every Saturday and…[Read more]

Yes, I did the same Tom. Naked as plucked chicken except for my eyebrows and eyelashes 😀 😀

I am pleased you are doing so well Tom, must have been the cucumbers and red wine!!!

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David