Karen Hemmings

  • Michele replied to the topic Hereditary link???? in the forum General 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hello Bill

    What you're experiencing is very interesting and like me you obviously think the link is too much of a coincidence to be pure chance.

    Out of interest, does your mum know anything about her parents/grandparents medical history? May be worth doing a bit of "Family Tree" research like I have.

  • Michele replied to the topic Right thing?? in the forum Side-effects 13 years, 3 months ago

    When I was on CTD I always took the Chemo tablets and the Dex. with my breakfast first thing but was advised to take the Thalidomide in the evening a couple of hours after my tea because of the drowsiness they cause.

    Fortunately I didn't have any reactions when taking any of the pills but would have asked about shuffling times around if I…[Read more]

  • Michele replied to the topic Good luck Tom! in the forum Off topic 13 years, 3 months ago

    Tell them you'll be able to rent-a-crowd of pilgrims if they want some extra audience members! 😀

  • tom replied to the topic Right thing?? in the forum Side-effects 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Jean and Frank

    Cant answer the Q you asked but Frank just might be like me and Loves to sing when first awake He he.

    Love one singing "Onwards and Upwards" xx

  • tom replied to the topic Good luck Tom! in the forum Off topic 13 years, 3 months ago

    Well Thanks jean

    I have to admite i have two character refrences that to be honest nearly made me weep I did not know who it was He he.

    Not be long Hope I get on and spread the word about Myeloma 😀 "Big Telly"

    Love
    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxxx

  • jmsmyth started the topic Good luck Tom!. in the forum Off topic 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hey Tom

    I have a terrible memory, so, as its fresh in my head – GOOD LUCK for Thursday. Don't think you will need it as they will wonder what on earth hit them! Do let us know how it goes – and Elaine – keep him in check 😛
    Love Jean xx

  • Hi all

    Frank takes chemo tablets first thing every Monday. He used to take them on a Friday but because of a wedding, consultant said to take them when it suited him. He has had bad reaction which lasts about 30 hours – worse being first 10 after hours after taking. He decided yesterday to take them before going to bed so he could sleep…[Read more]

  • Hi Deborah
    it does sound strange that your mums consultant did not offer an opinion,but I suppose if the trials are on offer at this hospital,it could be seen to either not supporting the trials,against his own believe.So I think your mum has to be very careful here.
    If you go to the home page there is MUKS three trials,plus if you type trials…[Read more]

  • Hi Rachael

    Nor I know about PP thingie's av said if my man is happy am happy 😎 and it has worked for me Lol.

    Dont know if you use Face Book but a fair few on here use it http://www.myeloma.org.uk/patient-services/discussion-board/general/facebook/ my pickie has changed but am sure you will spot the fat (ish) face lol

    Love
    Tom…[Read more]

  • Michele My Young Bride (Elaine) tells me that and she and you are correct Bloody MM plays havoc with your own common sense am afraid to say 😛
    Hope the steam soon helps and you are clear to hear again 😎

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" x

  • Hi Rachael

    Thats great news it all sounds like it is falling into place 😀 and great to hear Kidneys are improving.

    I think its a case of making do with the side effects if its clearing a big bit of the MM.

    I hope your Mum and Dad enjoy the well deserved holiday 😎

    Love to you all

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxxx

  • Despite all my positivity living with MM, I'd not been feeling too good for 4 days. Bad headaches, painful sinuses and ears that felt as though I was in an aircraft or underwater.

    My first thoughts were of blood clots or brain infection/tumour and so as you can imagine all weekend I worried about it.

    Fortunately my community nurse rang me…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic My Mums SCT in the forum Treatment 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Ali and Mum

    See it gets better 😀 I was told that they would make me sick before they made me better and they did on both counts, and your Mum will be the same.

    Give Mum a Hug from me

    Love and Hugs to you all

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

    Etta Good Luck with your Line Tomorrow and Hugs sent your way also xxx

  • Hi Deborah

    What a dilema, I thought the consultant could/would advise which way to go?.

    I wish your Mum good Luck in the difficult decision.

    Love
    Tom "Onwards and upwards" xxx

  • Etta replied to the topic My Mums SCT in the forum Treatment 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Ali I have been reading your posts and that sounds good news about your mum.
    I get my line put in tomorrow and go in to blackpool vic on Monday so your posts have given me an idea of what to expect.
    I hope all future visit are good
    Love and best wishes to you all Etta x

  • eve replied to the topic Plasma cell leukeamia in the forum General 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Only me

    I have been wondering how things were,take what ever is on offer to get you through your mums death,it is a sad thing to say,but you have a year ahead,of birthdays and lots of things knowing your mum is not there,everyone of us tread this path,and I hope knowing your mum is free from pain makes it a bit easier,it,s your Dad who now…[Read more]

  • eve replied to the topic My Mums SCT in the forum Treatment 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Ali

    To me this is were the hard work begins,your mum is going to feel great about coming out,and if she is not careful will over do it.This is were she needs looking after,I found it easy to do a bit of a chart,she will be coming out with lots of tablets to take at different times,plus she needs food and drink put in front of her,does not…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic Someone to talk to in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Rach

    I see you have got some good posts to read 🙂 and am sure it all helps, you wont be able to stop your Mum doing her bit but she will need to rest up and let her body heal.

    How long was it before I got fit?? and 10% to be Honest Rach I aint 100% but am good enough 😀 but when I felt Better and knew I was better 😎 would be about…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic Someone to talk to in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Rach

    Sorry to hear about your Mum but a warm welcome to the forum, it will am sure give you and your Mum plenty of advice and help.

    My treatment was 5 cycles of CTD then SCT in december 2009 and am pleased to tell you I am in remission and drug free 😀

    How is your Mum now? is she at home now??
    Ask anything you need to ask and honest…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic Plasma cell leukeamia in the forum General 13 years, 3 months ago

    Hello Only Me

    I am pleased to read you are getting stronger and your Lovely Mum had the send off that she wanted.

    I also has some Counseling just after my Stem Cell Transplant and like you found it a great help. would i do it again? too true i would would i tell people that it worked for me too tue on that also so if you need some more go…[Read more]

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