keznmel started the topic hospital again…… in the forum Under 50s 12 years ago
Hiya guys….
Unfortunately Melvin has been in hospital again. We were so happy after finding out his IgG levels had come down a little last Tuesday..from pp 55 to 37! Then on Sunday night he became in excruciating pain again with his lower back and the left side of his lower body (it was the right before)…so 999 again and in he went. I tried…[Read more]
keznmel started the topic Hospital again……. in the forum Newcomers 12 years ago
Hiya guys….
Unfortunately Melvin has been in hospital again. We were so happy after finding out his IgG levels had come down a little last Tuesday..from pp 55 to 37! Then on Sunday night he became in excruciating pain again with his lower back and the left side of his lower body (it was the right before)…so 999 again and in he went. I tried…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Colin SCT starting, here goes!!! 🙂 in the forum Treatment 12 years ago
Hi Vicki and Colin
Your doing Good Colin thats the way it rolls My Friend stick with it and slowley it will get better but it will be slow for you and Vicki.
Vicki am sure Elaine (my young bride) walked out of and into my room many a time during treatment with that heavy heart al ask ang on ??
Am Back yes she said she felt and did the…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic REVVING UP FOR SCT! in the forum Treatment 12 years ago
Hi Vicki
Well it is what it is am afraid and no one escapes the great Run(s) ha ha, I also hope its only two days??? for you Chris (mine was months) lol:-0
Colin is doing well getting the sickness under control but I think on reflection I didn't get the anti sick tabs as often as i should have :-/ good to see Colin eating a bit now.
All…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Weird side effect? in the forum Side-effects 12 years ago
Hi Pat
Well am pleased the "Onwards and Upwards" keeps yopu going but dont get the tattoo as it hurts honest he he.
And Mind those Pigeons, better of in a pie than gave to cat 🙂
Love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx
tom replied to the topic REVVING UP FOR SCT! in the forum Treatment 12 years ago
Morning Chris
Well I dint want to wish it upon you M8 BUT I dont know anyone who has got away with it Ha ha.
as for the release date I went in on the 1st December 09 and was thrown out on the 16th 😎 day was was a waste nowt much done just line in chemo on 2nd day and three bags of Cells in on day three 😀 , cant remember when i messed the…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Has anyone heard from Dai? in the forum General 12 years ago
Well I have a Bald(ish) head so I wear a Cap and that is Raised to the rafters for those three 😎
Tom "Onwards and upwards"
tom replied to the topic It is all supposed to be OK now in the forum End of Life and Grief 12 years ago
Hey Gill
I am same as the others here.
I have read no where anywhere that tells people to be back to normal after X many months/years and I assume everyone differs in the time before they feel ready to move forwards BUT not forget the loved one who has passed away.
I would hate it to happen to me if I lost my Young Bride and Fmaily and…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Record Low Bloods in the forum Side-effects 12 years ago
Hi Keith
Well I for one feel for you, what a decision, to stop what is making you better/then ill to nothing that you know will make you ill?? (if i got it correct??)
And what is the Consultants view on it all?? am sure he/she has some input to throw on the smouldering fire?.
I cant make that Call for you Keith but I wish you luck in your…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Colin SCT starting, here goes!!! 🙂 in the forum Treatment 12 years ago
Hey you two its great to hear Colin is awake make the most of it cos sleep will come 😛
I never bothered about Food to be fair when i was in hospital and not too much passed my lips for a long time when i came home just plenty of water was good for me 🙂
Keep Well Coin
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx
tom replied to the topic Weird side effect? in the forum Side-effects 12 years ago
Hey Peter dont expect it to change after your SCT in Jan I can still fall asleep at at at ?? well before the hat even starts to drop he he, and if you ask my young bride my ears have never been anygood at listening lol. and I aint on any drugs 😀
So still get tired
Still feel the cold (lot more than i used to)
But am still here and if…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Good News for our holiday in the forum General 12 years ago
Hey Trish and Peter
Well done you two, am pleased for you thats great news get yersen off and have a great time.
From this Onwards and Upwards to you two that are also Onwards and Upwards.
Tom xxxx and dont forget the 😎
tom replied to the topic Good News! in the forum General 12 years ago
Hi Mavis
A Well done from Iccle ole me 😀 thats great news to read on here and I bet you were and still are over the moon to write it, well done Mavis and long may it continue 😎
I am comming up to my third year post SCT and am not expecting it to fail 😎
Keep it up Love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxxx8-)
tom replied to the topic REVVING UP FOR SCT! in the forum Treatment 12 years ago
Hi Chris
Keep your han on that roll at least you dont need to put it in the fridge lol.
I had lost loads of weight pre SCT and was still shocked to see it still falling off after SCT but I can confirm it comes back with a vengance LOl
Keep well Chris, not long now
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" x
tom replied to the topic Weird side effect? in the forum Side-effects 12 years ago
Hi Pat
Am sorry to read your a bit off it girl but its the norm :-/ its MM for you.
Now I remember getting a grean ring around my neck from my "Gold 😛 ) neckless but that was after I went swimming with it in the sea lol, but I have never heard of silver doing anything with treatment ?
Am sure you know am now treatment free 😎 but…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Colin SCT starting, here goes!!! 🙂 in the forum Treatment 12 years ago
Hi Vicki and Colin
Well its a bit rough aint it and we are all sorry to hear that BUT it has to be done and its just a wait and wait now am afraid, when the rough bit gets to Colin am sure Like me he will sleep through most of it I hope.
This SC things not a fast fix and to be fair Colin and yourself will be knackered for a fair few months…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Colin SCT starting, here goes!!! 🙂 in the forum Treatment 12 years ago
Hi Vicki and Colin
Just checking in to see how you both are ?? and Vicki you must rest and get your strenth up cos your work will start more when Colin is Home.
Lots of Love from one "Onwards and Upwards" to anothe Couple of "Onwards and Upwarders" xxxxx
tom replied to the topic REVVING UP FOR SCT! in the forum Treatment 12 years ago
Hi Chris
Well its working and I hope you dont get the "Trots" but am sure you will he he.
My trots dint just stop when I left hospital so be warned.
The sleep is good for you I spent 5 days asleep and some time woke up to find a not from Elaine saying she had been Lol
Keep it Going Chris not long now.
Tom "Onwards and upwards"…
tom replied to the topic CTD Finished and came home on Wednesday 31st in the forum Treatment 12 years ago
Hi Tina
Well I feel for you, I had all mine done Xmas 2009, that xmas and new year was a wipe out for me missed it all as I like you was being sick, couldnt eat and felt too weak to move some days. (and thats only what i can remember) as for the sickie thing I stayed on Anti Sick Pills for MONTHS to keep that at bay. and the food we aorked…[Read more]
keznmel replied to the topic Waiting in the forum End of Life and Grief 12 years ago
Oh Sue… :-(. I know that I haven't spoken to you before, I'm quite new. It's also my partner who has MM.
I often wonder *how* you do cope and accept that news??!! If I can be honest, I don't have any advise to give – other than love each other and make this time more special than you have any other.
I am so very sorry Sue…
Thinking…[Read more]