Hi Helen

Slims ok about BMB he has had at least 6 says its not pleasant ,but would rather know the situation with Myeloma.

Only because we have been hear before the symptoms are all there,fatigue big time,body aching all over,colouring not good,appetite small,going backward with health,Slims a stubborn man takes a lot to admit to pain,but…[Read more]

Hi Everyone

By the time Pat reads these post,cleaner hired plus making lots of arrangements,away from work!!!

We were lucky we had a good head start on all of you,over a short period a long time ago,we made big decisions completely changing are life's ,sold business kept a small flat to let,and off we went,dog as well,travelling everywhere…[Read more]

Hi Dai

Well I must have read it wrong as well,Revidimide and Velcade had to be used before eligibility for Muks 5 .Which if only patients who were on CDR then Velcade then relapsing would be eligible,I would think they will be hard pushed to find patients!!!!

I would seriously question eligibility !!! Good luck Dai. Love Eve

Hi Everyone

Getting a cleaner is the best thing I did,only 2hrs but makes a difference,mind you she sought of hinted about my 20 year old dyson,and she did bring her own steamer,I went out and bought one the next week,no doggy smells to be found,when Slim has a moan about her moving things,I have to have words with him,he has old man syndrome…[Read more]

Hi Pat

Yes there is,I stand in amazement at people who do not get help in the house ,but if cleaning floats your husbands boat????,it's ok. I intend to spend as much time with Slim,not cleaning,less cooking and more going out.

As for depression it must come with the territory ,its the ability to recognise it,do something about it,and not…[Read more]

Hi Sandiex

Your mum should only get zometa side effects for a short while and it does work wonders with bones for a short period. Why Warfarin and not Claxane you could do them for mum they will do the same job but cost more, I would consider Claxane to be very important as chemo side effects are blood clots!!!,

Sandiex Osteo Cronosis of…[Read more]

Hi David

Have been told war horse is a wonderful stage production,my granddaughters loved it,might get to see it myself one day.

The new combo of drugs should see you through the paracetamol gives an extra dimention to any morphine drug,plus if you have liquid back up as well.Slims on combination ,just about keeps pain under control,he is…[Read more]

Hi Clare

Welcome to the Myeloma club!!,patient,carer or family,I hope you get a good response to all questions.

My husband is 69 this year he had SCT after two courses of chemo,CDT plus Velcade., He only got 6 months remission. After the 100 days,he went to Kings I can assure you these top notch London hospitals,know there job,they do it all…[Read more]

Hi David
It's beautiful at the moment sunny without wind.Eve

Good luck and Good health to you all.

But please remember how long you lived is not so important as how well you lived, how much you and those around you enjoyed your life and the legacy you left behind

Stephen died last September, young, needed and missed by all who loved him.

Please don't feel as though it is all doom and gloom Eve but…[Read more]

I am pleased this little thread has opened to a large one . Thanks to you Dai were would we be without you,

When Slim came out of remission, it just seemed if I could not be open about it and slipped it into some ones post.as Andy says you start not posting,it seems all doom and gloom,but this is the time you need opinions around you ,this…[Read more]

Helen

Given Elizabeth a buzz on Facebook. eve

Hi Dai

It's not that long ago I was saying to you,that you were going along one branch of the tree and Slim along another, how wrong could I be, trying t be positive,I could have lost him that first year and here we are 2 1/2 years later ,we did a lot of reminiscing last night,things we use to do !!!! Only out for 1 1/2 hours,he could only…[Read more]

Hi Everyone

Tonight Slim and myself went out for a meal, to celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary ,this one occasion when the elephant should be locked away in the cupboard , 2 years ago getting married in ITU, no honey moon,the first anniversary Matty my grandson died two days before,plus Slim was in hospital waiting SCT. So everything low…[Read more]

Hi Helen

My feelings is hit it hard,Velcade worked for Slim,I would like to see maintenance with Velcade,they know for some it stops working!!!!,Slims on your tail,another BMB on 7 then wait for consultant on 24 for decision !!!

Good luck Helen get the Palmers cocoa butter formula and tell hubby massage every night,just do not tell him…[Read more]

Hi Sarah

Nice to know you look in and trying to get on with life,how many lambs this year,I bet you are glad to be in the south,those poor animals up north have taken a battering .

Grief does have to be done your own way, its a year on 24 for Matty,seems like yesterday,Slim came out of hospital,as it was all to much,next month it will be…[Read more]

Dear gill

It is over 18 months since Gordon died I still speak to him swear at him it does help. I also had a huge meltdown in the week I find coping with his brothers and mother so very difficult it always upsets me, they seem to assume everything is back to normal, back on the brandy and sleeping pills!

Very early days for you gill look…[Read more]

I hate mm I wish Keith and Sue all the strength they need to have in the coming weeks Gill xxxx

Hi Mandy

Welcome,,everyone on here will tell yo the Myelma journey is like a rollecoaster ride,mentally and physically ,everyone is different,plus add the equation of carers ,you get a real mixed bag!!!!,so every thing yu are feeling is normal.

It sounds if you are doing well,had a few blips,but on track,to help your back!!! Plus SCT,it…[Read more]

Hi Helen

I just remember when you were diagnosed,with a simple blood test,as a nurse you never saw it coming,you questioned yourself ,no matter who you are aches and pains are a part of life,it is looking back and thinking as a nurse,I should have seen that coming,or as Sue says hindsight .

I do think sometimes the patient can be to close ,I…[Read more]