I have noted that a lot of people with MM (here and elsewhere) have have problems with crushed vertebrae either at prognosis or shortly after… mine certainly started that way.

As for rib pain… I have had several gripes recently that semi-convinced me that my MM was back (after 8 weeks remission)… but.. as Janet noted… I have been…[Read more]

Hi Everyone
I have already bought mine could not tell you if they are eco friendly ,Mine will be set of on a sea shore,and don,t worry already thought of coast guard,I use to work for them years ago as a voluntary coastguard,

Christmas night seems ideal, to remember people we have loved and lost,and raise a glass,and be grateful that we have…[Read more]

yes i think i will join you with the lanterns and dont worry min they now sell eco ones that are kinder to the environment, so we can all buy them.lets light the sky up for our loved ones this christmas.
Gina xx

Hi Liz and Kev

As for your health and boring me Na am sure you wont 😀 and this group of great people will help with youissueses I know.

I think we are all in the frame for new Kitchens I have done one (with the help of next door) see photo's here ::::: http://www.myeloma.org.uk/patient-services/discussion-board/off-topic/new-kitchen/…[Read more]

Hi Min

Yes I think its a great Idea too, will be looking for some with no metal on them, lets all go Lantern searching on new years day.

The depths of Warwickshire sounds great at this time of the year, though i aint struck on cows far too big for me lol.

Enjoy whats left of the week end

love Tom xx

Hi Liz and Kev

And am sure you know 1955 is and was a great year He he sounds like you and Dai have a lot in common hope you both meet up soon

Love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

Hi David,

Allowing for senior moments (I will be 58 on Xmas Eve) my short term memory has been shot to pieces since the onset of MM. I have blamed the meds… after 3.5 years of daily morphine, plus the other kinds, both permanent and temporary, I feel mentally blunted. I struggle to recall names and facts which I find thoroughly frustrating…[Read more]

Hi Keith,

Empathy abounding from me. I had a chest infection, with meds from my GP, when I had my Flu/Pneumonia jabs on the same day. 24 hours later I was in hospital with a temp of 38.6 and one of the nurses said that she had seen this before after the dual shots. Out of hospital with another couple of strong anti-biotics and then coughing…[Read more]

Hi Jean
Just seen and read your post,sorry Franks going through a bad time.
I wonder how the doctor can say a crushed vertebrae is nothing to do with Myeloma,a lot of people including Slim started with a crushed or cracked vertebrae!!!!!!!
Hope he has some strong pain relieve to get him through Christmas and Wedding,it,s a bit of a bummer for…[Read more]

Hi Craig and Etta

Glad to see you have got home,as Tom said enjoy that bed,wish Slim had one,he sleeps in his chair more than his bed,says his legs feel far more comfortable in chair.:-)

Just being home is going to lift Etta,nothing worst than hospitals to make you feel depressed,looking back Slim had a phase of anxiety,it will pass:-)
If…[Read more]

Aww many thanks Gina as I know what you have gone/going through and you still think of others, gosh am sure some where your skills are needed love and hugs (((xxx)))

Hi Liz and Kev and what stops you logging on? is it because Kev is doin Ok or is it Kevs not so good? cos we are here for the Good Times 😀 and the bad times 🙁 Hope you both…[Read more]

Hi Gina

I know you and you family miss Mum and am pleased you will braisingnf the glass in your Mum'Honerer and I for one will be sending up my Lantern this new year for all that has passed away with MM, please feel free to join me 🙂

Love and Hugs to you all xxx

Tom xx

Hi Liz & Kev,

I live in Aslockton, about 2 miles beyond Bingham off the A52. I am also being treated at the City Hospital and often sing its praises on here. 🙂

I see the Prof sometimes but my usual consultant is Doctor Cathy Williams whom I hold in the highest regard. A new Nottingham Support Group had an initial meeting at the end of…[Read more]

Dai i have just listened to your song and was really impressed, you have a great voice and i love the song.
looking forward to hearing your new one.
Love Gina xx

we as a family will miss mum tremendously, but we tell ourselves mum is in no more pain, no more gruelling treatment and no worries about whats next.
We also know that mum would not want us to be sad and crying she would want us to think about all the goodtimes, the laughs and the fun we had before she became ill. We hope that mum will be having…[Read more]

thats lovely news to hear Tom.
Onwards and upwards , as you say 🙂

Hi Jean i hope everything is ok with Frank, you cant be too careful with breathlessness, it can be blood counts are low but mum had fluid on her lungs, so make sure he goes and gets checked out. hope he is ok xx

Hey hey Girls am not the same ;-0 I am pleased Elaine and the kids want to, need to know how I am and Elaine can tell anyone about iccle ole me 😀 am sure it will all be good:-0 as am sure she has forgotten the "Dextatude" :-S Lol.

But seriouslyly Jean I hope it all works out for you all

:ove and Hugs (())

Tom xxxx

Aww Bless Roz am sending you some more of my Cyber Hugs for you (((())) am sure it will be hard, I honestly cant say I know how you feel as i dont.

Love Tom xx

Wow now that was great what a wonderful way to describe the pain of bereavement and bereavement its self. thank you for the sharing Min.

Hi Roz and you are in the best place to offer your help and that is with the disability group you belong to, it helps both sides the group as am sure they need all sorts of help and your good self to give in…[Read more]