Hi Debs so glad it hasnt been too awful for you The taste thing is my worst side-effect I can just about tolerate everything else but I love my coffee!!Keep an eye on those bruises and mention them when you go as you could be getting low on platelets Take care love Bridget x

Dear Donna I am so sorry to hear the doctors think your dad is untreatable and I really hope he can prove them all wrong love Bridget

Hi Scott welcome to the crazy gang !!Sorry being flippant but you will find lots of support here from smoulderers and those of us who have mm Look forward to reading your posts Bridget

Hi Donna it does sound as if calcium could be causing your dads confusion , my father-in-law had similiar earlier this year Once they got his calcium lowered he got back to normal fairly quickly. You are wise to get a second opinion hope you get some answers Best wishes Bridget

Hi Sandie hope things go well for your mum she sounds as if she is coping with it ok As for the biopsy it can be painful so your mum should ask to be sedated, I always do , then its just a bit sore for a couple of days. What a lovely time for a wedding hope the weather behaves Best wishes to your mum and I hope you get your results soon Bridget

Dear Gaye you have done it again !!This made me laugh out loud too Hope you are enjoying a not too snowy sunday love Bridget x

Haha Tanjooberrymutts from me too x

Hi Kathleen you have given me a good laugh this morning I can just imagine the look on your daughters face !! Talk about putting his foot in it !! love Bridget x

Hi Gill hope you and Stephen are well Are you in snowy France or snowy England ? Do the french cope with winrty weather better than we do ? Like Stephen I rely on mst but the pain is increasing despite upping my dose and being on dex and velcade. My doctor didnt say what type of surgery they were thinking of and until the surgeon has seen the scan…[Read more]

Good morning David I hope you had a good nights sleep You are in the best place at the moment its blooming freezing out here!!I hope today is a good one for you and your happy-o-meter stays at 10 As Jean says you are an inspiration to us , if only we were all as cheery as you love Bridget x

Hi Roz as others have said I have had a visit from clergy too , nothing heavy just offering a chance to chat Please dont be upset by Michael talking to the vicar its often easier to talk to a stranger, usually because we dont want to upset those closest to us It doesnt really matter that this lady is a vicar either , it must be better for Michael…[Read more]

Hi Georgina hope you are well . I had been on parmidronate for almost 4 yearsand my doctor felt a change would be useful Also there have been some studies which have shown that zometa when used with dex and velcade has had an effect on myeloma cells . love Bridget x

Tanjooberrymutts for posting that!!

Hi Kathleen I know I am the polar opposite to you at the moment but I do know how you feel Our weight loss or gain can make a huge difference to how you feel My daughter used to have the supplement you sprinkle into food but for the life of me I cant remember the name of it !!It worked though, I used to put it in soup, mashed potatoes ,scrambled…[Read more]

Wow!! That would be easy to fall for at this time of year.
Thanks for the heads-up, Roz.

Hi Gill thakyou for this its just what I have been worrying about for my mumShe isnt up to cooking these days and as you said would rely on a sandwich if left to herself I was getting a bit anxious about who would take her meals when I have my surgery and sct as the kids avent really cottoned onto it I shall get her a taster and see if she likes…[Read more]

Hi Min poor Peter must be painful I had to laugh at you grassing him up though just what I would have done !!Very impressed with your hospital thats what I call service !! How about writing " I knew I was right" .Hope you dont get too snowed in we havent had any yet and I dont mind being missed out despite my grandson doing a snow dance Have a…[Read more]

Hi Nicki its a bit spooky seeing your post as I was wondering this morning how you and Sam were!!!Glad to hear he is home now and nothing like your own home to feel better love Bridget x

Hi Roz you are a strong person Roz , you must be to have got through it all so far !!!!Tears dont mean you are weak they are a good way of relieving stress so please dont give yourself a hard time We all want to help and words are our only way of doing that unfortunately but there are a lot of us on here that really care about you and Michael and…[Read more]

Good Morning David heres to another good day for you . Gaye hit the nail on the head you are a naturally positive and happy person so if anyone can get through it and be cheerful its you If your visitors turn up wearing pegs on their noses you will know for sure its sweetcorn day !!I am not snowed in yet but it is blooming cold out here !!love Bridgetx