Hi David

I had my SCT in December, I also had [b][u]Half [/u][/b]a Swine Flu jab before I went in and was to have the other half when in Hospital, for some strange reason I didn't get the other half :-S and the swine flu never found me ha ha

Am pleased you had your first Dinner, Small it might be great none the less:-D

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Hi Michelle great news you must all be so relieved Have a wonderful xmas and if mum does drop off she wont be the only one ,half the country will be joining her love Bridgetx

Good idea Debs – I sometimes wonder if first time visitors to this board are not a little daunted or frightened by some of the 'warts and all' postings. Of course they are an important part of the process but a little balance of positivity and hope would be an excellent addition IMHO.8-)

Dai.

Very good. I always enjoy the TaDa! punchlines.:-)

Hi David,

Sorry to hear that everything is normal.:-D

I think the best thing is to ask your GP if there is any risk about having it twice… dependent on your consultant's reply that is.

I was pretty neurotic for the first three or four months but I started to feel less so after my hair was back and I felt Ok about going to crowded…[Read more]

Hi Bella,

I presume this is Bangor in North Wales rather than Bangor in Northern Ireland? I live in the Isle of Man and am having my treatment at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. They have been very good there so I would have no hesitation in recommending them. I'd like to think there might be somewhere nearer for you, however. Maybe Wrexham or…[Read more]

I am so sorry to hear this Roz. I dont talk much on here, but do read peoples posts and keep in touch with how you are all doing. Im so sorry that Michael is so ill.You are in our thoughts and we are thinking of you xx

Hey Gill

From a mere MALE and you must show Stephen this? ::::::::

If anyone that has MM and stephen you do M8 🙁 so if it hurts contact the consultant, if it feels differant contact the consultant and if it bleeds Get in Fast.

And you may print this off and show Stephen this as me just being a "Mere Male" says if in any doubt get it…[Read more]

Hi Roz

I know posting will be difficult for you, but i am just popping in to wish you and Michael all the best.

And may I add a great Post from Dai, I like Dai wish and prayn that Andrea is wrong 🙂 as i am one to say Its Not over till its over, and lord willing Michael will get better.

Love and "Cyber Hugs" sent to you both…[Read more]

Hi Derek,

Yes, I have had the same thing. I wasn't convinced at first that it was actually peripheral neuropathy and wondered if my leg numbness was caused by the same back pain that took me to my GP in the first place (leading to the eventual diagnosis of MM). However, I have had various scans and x-rays done and now accept that the leg and…[Read more]

Hi Pamela, (As I typed your name I found myself pronouncing it a la 'Smithy', from the BBC's 'Gavin and Stacey', – 'Pam – El – Ah). 🙂

I haven't really looked into it yet (I either like surprises or I'm a fatalist… 'I'll deal with it when it arises') but I too have been told that I will need 'pins' – one in my upper left arm and one in…[Read more]

Hi Tom

They will be trying to get me on the Revlimid in Feb and then stem cell treatment 6 months later, so its the same as yours. It reassures me when you say never looked back. Still cant believe this is happening, but as you say onwards and upwards.:-) Great to be around people who know what it is like. Will keep in touch. Kay x

Hi Debs and thanks so much for your reply. They are trying to get me on the Myeloma XI but will not know until the 1st Feb when I am due to begin then I will be having stem cell transplant 6 months later. Your comments have made me feel a lot better already. I will keep in touch.

Kay

Hi Shirley

Am pleased to hear its going well 😀 and am sure your Sister will do great with the growth shots8-)

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxxx

Hi Bella

Well am sorry I cant help here, but am sure some one will be able to, Good Luck in your new venture:-D

Love Tom xx

Can you slip your consultant a Christmas Cracker and get him to say that Stephen's clogs will be popped by next year? If he is still with us this time next year (and for several after that) you can tell the *&%$£^@!!!ing Bank Manager that is a miracle… its happened before. 😀 🙂 😎 >:-)

Dai.

Hi Shirley,

I hope the Christmas spirit and the festive season helps ease you through your SCT and that when you come out it really will be both a HAPPY and brand NEW year. 🙂 😎

Wishing you a Happy SCT and a Merry Xmas.:-D

Dai. xxx

Hi Roz,

If what Andrea has told you turns out to be the case then I hope that someone (perhaps Andrea?) can put you in touch with a local hospice. Even if the Doctor does decide on no more treatment for Myeloma there will still have to be a positive and structured plan for palliative care… and a regime of medication etc. because Michael…[Read more]