Good one David. I like this one – not sure if they will post it. Hope it doesn't offend anyone.

     The  Priest's Ass
The Priest entered his donkey in a race  and it  won.
The Priest was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it  in another race and it won again.

The local paper  read:
PRIEST'S
ASS  OUT FRONT.

The Bishop wa…[Read more]

Hiya everyone.
Went for my regular blood test on Friday and everything was ok again – oh except my potassium was low. So I've had to take some extra tablets to boost my potassium – I'm also eating bananas. I finish my second cycle of rev/dex on Saturday and have been given an appointment for my zometa infusion and a bone marrow test next…[Read more]

Hi Carol

Yep Gremlins me thinks :-0 Plzd you feel better today and I hope the Nebz sorts you out better? saying that I have had a cough for years?? its the only way the young Bride can find me in a shop with the Cough Cough every now and then Lol.

Tina I think all of us that have had the "Dex" :-0 there av wrote it Dex feel the same but it…[Read more]

Hi Carol

First I dont know how your post has got hidden in the middle of here Lol.

And Second Welcome Home and I bet it feels strange? I know I did.
You know now that your strenth will recover it might just take a Month or two.

Keep strong and stay Fit.And long may the transplant work

Love and Hugs

Tom "Onwards and Upwards"…

Hi Sarah and Henry

Well its great to hear AND see you are doing great. Keep it up Henry

Love to you Both

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

Hi Eve

You have really had a bad time recently. It was so sad about Matty and now your friend. I sincerely hope that things do get better for you. On the forum you sound so strong and are a friend to us all, but life has a a nasty habit of kicking us in the bum now and again. I pray that Slim's SCT goes well and the sun shines on you every…[Read more]

Hi Ann and Pete

Well I strated My CTD in Feb 2009, all went well Except I got Out of breath that I had to go on sick in the may, I was that Bad that one of our neighbors came round to see me and lent me his shooting stick ( a walking stick with a seat on it) so I could still walk the dog but when I felt weary (and i did) I just popped open the…[Read more]

Hi Min
Lovely to hear from you,glad to see you back,you were missed:-(

I have watched Reiki being done,and for the life of me i do not understand what they do,but it did work for Matty,plus a friend of my daughter who,s husband died age 38 years,it has a very calming effect,so I think bring it on,if it helps.
Stress has a terrible effect on…[Read more]

Hi Mari
Did Steve have enough stem cells or will they do another harvest!!!
Rosie my husband Slim is 68 this year and is having his first SCT starting Sunday,i think it,s not so much age,it,s how fit you are,because Slim had pneumonia which left scaring on his lungs,we thought they would say no,but they have said he is fit enough.They did decide…[Read more]

Hi Gail
I think the 3 cycle was the hardest for Slim,mainly because he was ill and we just thought it was the effect of the chemo,because he did not have a temperature, it was not picked up by our doctor or A&E,he had pneumonia and the steroids masked the infection.
So this is were you have to be firm if you think he is ill make sure they listen…[Read more]

Hi Peggy
BMB are not the nicest thing to have,but they will show what is going on with your bone marrow,because some times the kappa light chain readings do not reflect what is going on in the bone marrow.

Your BP reacts to your condition,it can go up and down if your nerves or upset,so take deep breaths and keep calm,:-P
Myeloma does take…[Read more]

The Great Lady has returned 😀

Hi Min what a thoughtful Lady you are, posting how you have and are getting through your bereavment, am sure you would make a great Couinceler for those that have lost loved ones:-D, and am sure this thread is the start and will help those that are and will go through it.

Love and Hugs

Tom xxx

Hi Everyone

Just Looking in,This is what we need,good news,Wendy and David,lets hope we hear lots more.love Eve

Hi Rosie

Shy ? you erm well I will wait for a few more posts before I answer that Lol.

And I think you are going to do a great job with advice and help just by looking at the few posts you have made so far 🙂

Keep up the good work Rosie

Love
Tom "Onwards and Upwards"
Ps am also Shy 😀 xx

And RIP Dear Penny x

Hi Peggy
Al Say Ouch re the BMB but if you had a little snore then good on you girl 🙂

I know all about the trepidation after having tests done am sure we all do.

Hope all is well with the Snooze BMB 😀

Love
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

Hey Dai am sure you didn't expect anything different, keep on keeping strong 🙂

Tom "Onwards and Upwards"

Hi Eve and Slim.
I hope everything goes well for you both this week and Sunday is the start of good times for you both. Keep us posted.

Best wishes
Andy x