[TheWifeParticipant]

Rash appeared down his arm. Went to see GP and he's been diagnosed with shingles! Apparently quite common in mm sufferers. Aciclovir re-started (was on this after the stem cell transplant, but it was stopped after 3 months). His mm clinic have also said that if at any stage he's worried they will see him early; it's only a couple of weeks away so we'll see how he goes. Never realised how painful shingles could be – or that he was even at risk!!!!

[TheWifeParticipant]

Hi Eve

Sorry to hear that it's back from Slim – I hope that his treatment goes well.

You're right – honesty is the best policy – and normally this is where I'd be – but I just can't say it loud for some reason. I'm thinking it and so is he; in actual fact I couldn't sleep last night going over it in my head. The problem with my lovely man is that his MM is non-secretary; obviously there will be the other makers in his blood count, the last one was ok. Today was just the pain clinic and he said unless things get worse to wait until his next clinic appointment (2.5 weeks) but to get back in contact with the MM Doctor ifs we are worried before then. There's a scheduled MRI in 2 weeks so fingers crossed.

I think it's the un-known and I know that many people spend years in and out of remission, it's just the thought. If it happens we will soldier on and deal with it. Crickey – am babbling!!! Don't mean to; my brain is working faster than I can type 🙂

I hope that all goes well with Slim – thank you xxxx

[TheWifeParticipant]

Dear Etta

Thank you! just mind tripping – he's had his back done (6weeks ago) and is only just starting physio now – so a trapped nerve until otherwise declared 🙂

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