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

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

Roz,
Peter does not talk much to me about his mm, and having been off work for 18months he was pretty much reliant on me for any conversation.
His boss came round on 2 or three occasions in all that time and he chatted to him, then his boss got bowel cancer and started on Chemo etc.
There conversations now are weekly, comparing treatments…[Read more]

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

Here is the photo of our snow
Thanks for that advice David . Don't have time to read papers these days but can surf e bay and have ordered 2 pairs one for each of us.
Just learned that I can apply for redundancy so will finally find time to read the Papers if I get accepted woopee do
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The powders peter was given sound like the ones Bridgest speaks of and they are called PRO-CAL. Peter used them when he lost over 4 stone in weight. Only on prescription and really are tasteless.
Your dietician nutritionist or Macmillan nurse can decide if they are suitable for you. In the mean while tuck into Bacon and Eggs, and all those things…[Read more]

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]

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]

Well you sound really Perky—–get it. Keep it up and you will be home before you know it.
David, love your choice of music to get those cells seated, but need some soothing music to let them rest once they find there way home. Not so much of the rock as serenades. Don't want them jumping off ship
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