Hi Cathy
Nice to know Ivan is on the mend,time for you to take a rest before the hard work begins at home.
It is hard for them to eat and drink,there taste buds are non exsistance,takes a long time for the gut and bowels to regain any order even months after Slim is occasionally sick and bowels controlled with powders,its so easy to get blocked…[Read more]

Hi Ann
swollen ankles and numbness are some of the symptoms,both will go with time.
You can buy socks that have more give at the top to make it easier to get them on,he needs to keep his feet elevated when sitting,i use to use coco butter milk from boots and massage Slims feet it does help with the feet being swollen.Helps circulation .
Eve

Hi Ann. It could be medication as everyone seems to have different side affects but every time we go to see consultant I always bring it up as its always better to be safe than sorry. I'm sure consultant is sick of hearing the same thing but I just want to be reassured.

Frank is scheduled for SCT December/January bur there is only one hospital…[Read more]

Hi Ann

Sorry Pete having problem. Frank is on cycle 5 of CDT. He has had sligntly (!!!) numb fingers the whole way through treatment. Consultant doesn't seem to be concerned. He had to go two weeks for heart tests and last week for lung tests. This we are toldi s to ensure heart and lungs ok for SCT.

Maybe someone else will have more…[Read more]

Hello Pat

I see a kidney consultant every two months the only treatment I can have is a small dose of steriod ad a large dose of sodium bicarb kidneys are at about 20% but fingers crossed hanging on
Love Jo x

Hi Vicki and Colin

Hope you have a fantastic weekend and that next weekend you are both very busy

My love and prayers are with you both
Love Jean xx

Hi Nicola

Frank takes Dex on the Friday and finishes on Monday. He feels terrible when taking it but its when he stops that he feels so bad. Everyone is different – Keith feels unwell for 2-3 days, Franks stopped on Monday and its just today that he says he feels human again. While withdrawing from Dex he feels wobbly, and has to be careful…[Read more]

Hi Nicola

Sorry your dad is having such a hard time with the Dex. My hubby is on 5th cycle and was having such a bad time that the consultant halved the dose. It seemed to help a bit. I know it's hard, but I think it's Dai that says "whatever it takes". Hope your dad starts to feel better soon

Take care
Love Jean xx

Hi Pat
had a consultant app yesterday wore my purple jeans and a pale lilac fleece
very fetching:-P My bones were not effected but I had renal failure so if its not one thing its another:-(
Love Jo x

Hello Pat

I am 65 and refuse to grow old gracefully I wear purple and bright pink and I dont think a colour rinse comes amiss now and again dont think much differently from when i was 40 only on the days when i had DEX which turned me into a tyrant not on any treatment at the moment things do get a bit better 😉 I had CDT not VCD bit the same…[Read more]

Hi Mike

My husband was diagnosed with SMM in Sept 2006. Straight away consultant started him on Zometa once a month for 2 years. She then stopped it. Years later I asked her if Frank would go back on it and she said that as he was still smouldering he would not have it as thinking had changed about giving it to SMM patients. He is now back on…[Read more]

Hi Mari

Poor Steve is having a rough ride. I hope things start to improve soon. It must be awful for you watching him go through this. Try and keep your spirits up. Will be thinking of you both
Love Jean x

Hi Andy

we have just got back from Majorca I must say some sunshine and a few Sangria,s did me the world of good its funny how well we can get relaxed if we take the chance and have a holiday
Keep well and Hydrated enjoy the rest of your holiday8-)
Love Jo x

Hi Andy and Steph

Just what the doctor ordered. Hope you have a brilliant time – you both deserve it
Love Jean x

Hi Sarah and Henry
It is nice just to have that result from the BMB,so we know how you felt,here is were you start doing all the things that you keep putting off,have those holidays,and days out,and just enjoy your second chance.

Live your life,for all those people who are fighting this disease,enjoy it to the full.Love Eve and Slim.

David

this is wonderful news i had every thing crossed for you, you did have to bite very hard this time;-)
love Jo

Hi Min

This little one will be for my daughter,her thoughts are never far away,from Matty,she is strong,but at times finds she is over whelmed,It is usually when she does not expect it. Thanks again Eve

Hi Dai and David

Yes Dai you are right,I am impatient,it just seems to go on for ever.

David this maintenance treatment is part of the Myeloma X1 trials,after SCT you are randomised for revlimid or Zolinza,or not treatment,Slim got no treatment.

How are things going with you???? Love Eve

Hi Keith
Good to hear you are feeling better after the large doses of Dex,Slim never had massive doses of Dex,in fact after the pneumonia,they reduced it to 20ml a day on a four day cycle on the trials,so weight loss on heavy steroids still seems iffy.

Slims in remission,and on trials is now receiving no treatment,would love to say he,s…[Read more]