Hi David

Just to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as are everyone else's.
One thing about "down", the only way is "up" and from evrything of yours I have read, I know your strength of character will get you there in time.

Till then, let all our positive thoughts help carry you and yours.

Very best…[Read more]

Hi Kevin

As a new girl i want to add my good wishes and commiserations to evryone else's. The willingness of you "old stagers", as it were, to share so honestly is a real help, believe it or not.

I do pray that something else is out there for you. I keep reading about these new treatments for refractory MM (hope I got the term…[Read more]

Hi Sandie

I empaphise with your mother as I too feel really well at the moment, in spite of having had surgery and being diagnosed in Sopt/Oct this year – my paraprotein reading was 10. I am interested that you Mum's Onc has recommended treatment even though she doesn't ahve any other symptons.

As i have said in another post, I am not keen…[Read more]

Good Morning David just wanted to send you some love .Hope today isnt too bad lots of love Bridgetx

Dear Gaye this made me laugh so much I dropped my dinner !!!Seriously I do hope this wretched weather improves soon its beginning to get me down now Bah humbug!!!love Bridget x

Dear Kevin I can only imagine how disappointed you must feel after going through so much .I do hope your bowel problem can be sorted soon.As Gaye says in her post your positivity shines through so it wont be long before you are top again lots of love Bridget x

Hi Jean

I just picked up this post while getting used to the new site. It was very helpful to me because, unlike you, on behalf of your husband, I want to put off treatment for as long as possible. After an op for a plasmacytoma in Sept, 10 I feel better than I have done in the past 18 months even with my arthritis. I don't want to make…[Read more]

Hi Mari
I was interested to read in yuour post that Steve had a similar experience to me last January ?2010. I was diagnosed and had my op in Septembet this year. I am awaiting radiotherepy, but the story about further treatment changes all the time as to yes or no to immediate chemo. I am currently awaiting a recent blood test result.

What…[Read more]

Hi Susan
I had a similar experieince to your Dad and had to have surgery.
I am now getting mobile again with superb help from the mobile physio, however, I am still wobbly and it is taking time for the strength to come back to my legs. I am only just beginning to use crutches rather than a zimmer, for some of the time. This is ten weeks post…[Read more]

Dear Nettie congratulations!!You must be on cloud nine Becoming a grannie is the best thing ever I remember when my eldest George was born so clearly , the love and pride just bursts out of you Well theres the best reason for this wretched snow to go Perhaps I will go out in the garden and do an old indian sun dance!!Haha the neighbours would know…[Read more]

Evening David glad to hear today hasnt been too awful You are certainly in the right place though its sooooo cold out here !!And blooming icy too Found mydelf walking on the pavement like a ballerina with a bowel problem !!Not very graceful but I really dont fancy breaking any bones Save the ward party for later love Bridget x

Hi Georgina I said hello to your mum today , although we have chatted before Today I was billy no mates in the room next door as the velcade room was full That will teach me to be late!! love Bridget x

Hi Nettie I havent experienced this but I can understand it as certain smells takeme right back !!Hope it doesnt last too long and hope you dont get too many problems with the snow either love Bridget x

Hi Amelia
I am sorry to hear of John's problem.

Have you read the thread in one of the other forums about itching to see if any of it applies?
http://www.myeloma.org.uk/services/discussion-board/general/itching/

Dear Roz I can only imagine how bleak the future must seem to you right now but please dont give up hope When Michael comes home he will have his own care plan and package which will include plans for blood transfusions and fluid intake Both you and Michael have the right to insist you are included in all the planning so you will be able to voice…[Read more]

Hi Min it really does look lovely but I would be fed up as well !!Like Gaye I am definitely a southern softie Heres hoping it wont last too much longer love Bridget x

Hi Lynnie so sorry the news about Johns kidneys wasnt good It must be very hard to accept no wonder he was down I am sure you said just the right things and will get him through it , he is a lucky man to have you with him all the way Hope he feels brighter tomorrow love Bridget x

Hi Arlene its understandable you should all be anxious about your dads sct , I certainly was ! Doctors have to warn us of the worst possible outcome , but as Eva has said the majority of us cope with an auto sct remarkably well Get your mum and dad to talk to the specialist nurse about their fears , she or he will be the best person to reassure…[Read more]

Hi Georgina I hadnt realised your mum went to UCH too Whats her name I shall look out for her on Wednesday love Bridget x

Good Morning Roz I am so glad the nurse is keeping you informed and I hope she gets that meeting arranged quickly Have they checked Michaels calcium levels ? If it is too high it leads to confusion , which could be sorted easily I am crossing fingers and toes the weather doesnt stop you going to see Michael , its a nuisance for us all !!love Bridget x