Hi Chrissie I can understand how hard it must be for you to watch your husband having to go through treatment and there is a time where yhings seem worse But this is usually because they need to hit the caner cells hard to get rid if as many as possible as quickly as possible If he is now going to have Velcade I would think they must be reasonably…[Read more]

Hi no wonder you are in shock it is devastating to get the diagnosis of cancer and it does take time to sink inBut during these early days of your mums treatment you will begin to come to terms with it as you get more info .Myeloma is a very individual cancer so your mum will probably have several tests and scans to see if there is evidence of…[Read more]

hi Jollyroger

Yep, your in shock mode,We have all been there.One minute they are fit next minute seriously ill.I kept telling people he,s so fit!!!!!thats my husband by the way,lovely man than he is:-)

Sorry about your mum,it is very early days,t would be stupid of me to tell you not to worry,one bit of advice I can give you is,start…[Read more]

Hi Min

Hope things are working out for you,
Thinking about Peter and you wishing every thing goes well' eve

Hi Gina

Sorry to hear about your mum,you must be so worried,Low BP is a sign of infection,read my bit on bp.Slims infection was left to long,it seems if they have caught your mums in good time,you must have a good doctor.
I know you are worried,but fluids and antibiotics is the answer,through a drip because it works faster.do not worry if your…[Read more]

Hi Johnsounds ike you have solved the myster your self but you are so right we all wonder if its the dreaded mm rearing its ugly head !! You could always try playing the piano sorry silly joke love Bridget

Dear Gina sorry mum is feeling lousy , she must be worn out and you too with worry But at least she is in the best place to get treatment and a couple of days on iv fluids and antibiotics will have her back on form She seems such a lively lady I cant imagine her being down for long Please give her my best wishes and hoping she get well very soon…[Read more]

Hi Gill hope this rotten bit doesnt last too long for Stephen Make sure you are looking after yourself too and eating your lovely dinners love to you and Stephen Bridget x

Hi Min good to hear things are better this week and I hope all goes well with the Thalidomide I saw your grandaughters pics on facebook looked like a good party!! Bet she was glad you went love Bridget x

Hi Gill

I was thinking about you the other day,Its amazing the way you begin to worry when people do not post.Glad to here things are going well for you,

You never know France might be on the cards yet
wishing you well eve

Hi Vicki

What good advice you have just received,could not give you any more. Dai has a way with words,Bridget is always a comfort,and Tom a never ending soughs of laughter.Just what you need at this moment.:-)

Welcome to the journey,We are all ahead of you on this journey,I am a carer to my husband.Some times I loose the plot,I will not say…[Read more]

Hi Vicki welcome you have come to the right place for answers and support on here they are a great bunch!! Great to hear your dad is getting good care it always helps Try and take things one step at a time its such a lot to take in The life expectancy figures are very general and often a bit cautious 60 , isnt old and with all the new treaments…[Read more]

Hi Sarah tell him from me its really not bad easiest op I ever had and back on your feet in no time !!!xx

Morning Sarah definitely a happy day Has Gordons hip gone because of the steroid treatment ? Thats what happened to me , I had a right hip replaced in 2008 , best thing ever the pain just goes and it doesnt take long to recover Mine even survived being thrown down a manhole!!They will make sure there is minimal danger of bleeding but I suppose…[Read more]

Hi Sarah

found your happy happy day

Now thats what I call clever it was on page 11 of off topic.
I do not know how it happened ?

Love to you eve

Hi Shona I think the helpline will be able to put your mind at rest There is often a time when treatment leaves you feeling very poorly but it does get better If mums not eating much try smalll portions of anything she fancies as her taste may be off too Look forward to hearing from you soon love Bridget ps I like madcat just seems rude for ,me…[Read more]

Hi Madcat?? Sorry to hear your mum is having problems Its a bit hard to comment really though as the doctors have all the relevant facts Can I suggest you ring the helpline on here they all have medical background and you would be able to tell them everything I have swollen ankles due to water retention but no rash In my case the steroids seem to…[Read more]

Haha Tom I notice you didnt say Onwards and Upwards to Shirley !! x

Hi Dai I have been pondering after reading your reply Waiting for results of x-rays , mri and ct scans can get frustrating as Uch wait to discuss it in their meeting before telling the patient As for the overall results bloods etc and well being , tolerance of side -effects I have great faith in the nurses at the front line giving us the drugs…[Read more]

Hi Dai glad to hear your Eeyore moment is passing , you really would be superhuman if you never felt down and I know what you mean about pain v sickness give me pain everytime too!! Heres to a better day tomorrow but if you do still feel lousy ring your docs it really isnt worth suffering in silence and perhaps a small adjustment to the dose…[Read more]