Jane started the topic Chest infection in the forum Treatment 10 years, 3 months ago
Hi, I don’t know if I am in the right place! I woke up 10 days ago with Rigors then a high temp. The Dr came out to see me and sent for an ambulance. I stayed in hospital for 7 days. The problem was I am allergic to so many antibiotics that the Microbiologist had the job of finding a medication which turned out to be 5 different IV antibiotics at…[Read more]
Jane replied to the topic Radiotherapy Burns in the forum Side-effects 10 years, 12 months ago
Thanks Tom for your reply.
As soon as the burn became apparent (a few weeks after the radiotherapy) I did telephone the specialist nurse on duty for advice. As so often happens it was a bank holiday so we were sent to a walk-in centre for the prescription. I was given 3 creams which were used over a period of months. No change, so I used Aqueous…[Read more]
Jane started the topic Radiotherapy Burns. in the forum Side-effects 10 years, 12 months ago
Has anyone had experience of Radiotherapy burns on the back following treatment?
I have a burn which extends to the size of a football with the central part of 7×4 inches refusing to heal. I have used every cream/paste/ointment used by man I think.
It is almost 3 years since I had the radiotherapy treatment, but no Dr or Consultant will take…[Read more]
Jane replied to the topic Sleeping so much! in the forum Side-effects 11 years, 6 months ago
Thanks for your replies Tom and Vicky, I do understand sleep is good for healing, but it is still frustrating:-( I have such a complicated medical history that walking is out, I use an electric scooter. I am sorry for moaning but I just needed to say it to someone. I can't let my husband know how bad I feel most of the time and the pain is getting…[Read more]
Jane started the topic Sleeping so much!. in the forum Side-effects 11 years, 6 months ago
Hello everyone, I hope seeing a bit of sunshine at last is bringing a smile to your faces.
I am finding tiredness a problem. In particular I find I actually sleep so much. I have to consciously stop myself falling asleep!
Does anyone else find that they actually sleep rather then just the always present fatigue? What do you find helps?
For…[Read more]
Jane replied to the topic Hello, I' m new here! in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Eve,
Thanks for your kind welcome. I hope your husband is feeling less tired now.
I am really looking forward to resting outside in the sun, but, when will it happen?:-S
I keep smilimg.
Best wishes Jane
Jane replied to the topic Hello, I' m new here! in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 11 months ago
Many thanks to everyone for your kind welcoming words.
Eliz, I live on the Wirral, Cheshire.
Best wishes Jane
Jane started the topic Hello, I' m new here!. in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 11 months ago
Hello, I am new to the forum although Myeloma UK has been helping me with all the wonderful brochures etc.
I was first diagnosed 6 years ago with a Plasmacytoma on my 7th left rib. I had both the tumour and rib removed. I had no more symptoms until 2010 when I was admitted to hospital with excruciating back pain. I had a heavy dose of…[Read more]
