Hi Tom thanks I am checking out web sites and local shops too but I am still a bit nervous about buying a second hand one Maybe I will just have to save very hard, trouble is I am not a very patient person and I hate being without a computer !! Tell Elaine I am so impressed with her DIY skills , she puts me to shame Hope you are having a good…[Read more]

Hi Sarah I am very impressed by Henrys stem cell production!! I am one of the people who struggled to produce the minimum needed too Good luck with the next step please keep in touch love Bridget

Hi Cinzia and welcome to our group you will find lots of support here but what a shame you couldnt find anything closerto home . You had such a long hard haul to get a diagnosis it must have been a relief to find out the cause, and a huge shock at the same time Good to hear the CDT is getting good results , just dont overdo things as it does takes…[Read more]

Hi Min thankyou for those ideas, I knew there would be someone with good ideas! I have a secret vice though ( I play the Sims on my laptop) which means fairly poerful laptop , mind you perhaps I could look for a support group to cure my Sims addiction , it would be much cheaper!! I got a local firm I trust to make sure my laptop was beyond repair…[Read more]

Hi Gill what wonderful news after all the stress you have had recently Guess you will be off to France soon? Go and have fun, relax and enjoy life, put mm to the back of your minds Love to you and Stephen Bridget x

Hi Christine and welcome I am sure you will find this site as invaluable as I do. Sorry I cant be much help re collapsed vertebrae though. In my case I had 3 vertebrae completely dstroyed before being diagnosed, the doctors used to shake their heads in amazement because I was walking around , mind you the year of absolute agony was no fun Before I…[Read more]

Hi Wendy sorry I cant help with the itchy eyes Its great to hear you got a good result and are feeling well Heres to a very long remission!! Stay well love Bridget x

Hi Dai what a bugger!! It is so frustrating when you are relying on results like that and have no control over it!! I hope you can get a result next time and get on that trial. It sounds like your consultant is on the ball and I am sure she will come up with another plan if needed Love to you and Janet Bridget x

Hi Carol good to hear from you and even better to hear you are doing well . I was only on Revlimid for a short while and the fatigue was the worst side effect for me Have a good time in the sun that will recharge your batteries love Bridget x

Hi Ray welcome from me too . As Min has said there are lots of people on here who have had a transplant so you are in the right place to find answers to any queries you may have It isnt a picnic , although some get through it relatively easily but it is well worth doing! Hopefully you will sail through and have a very long remission afterwards Do…[Read more]

Hi Jo welcome glad you have joined us . It sounds as if your partner is coping well and I am sure your support makes that possible. We all need an outlet though and there are so many lovely people on here to offer you support Good luck and keep posting Bridget

Hi sorry you have been feeling rotten hope it doesnt last long. Have you asked for sedation when you have your bone marrow biopsy? I would definitely advise sedation no point putting up with pain when there is a choice Good luck Bridget

Dear Gill what reason do they give for keeping Stephen on Dex? I know it helps a lot with pain relief but there are other drugs that would work too. I am now on Prednisalone which is as effective as Dex but much kinder I havent felt like tearing lumps of anyone since I have been n it . I would have a word with the specialist nurse and explain how…[Read more]

Dear Chrissie I am so sorry David lost the fight against this wretched illness , he fought hard with you by his side Dont have regrets savour the lovely memories you have David will always be with love Bridget x

Hi Clara its good to hear from you and brilliant to hear your dad got such a good result after his treatment. Now you can all get back some normality in your lives and relax , after all the stress of last year you certainly deserve some fun.Happy new year to your dad and all your family love Bridget x

Hi Eve not sure what your question is , Gary has qa sister who has just been diagnosed with mm. love Bridget x

Hi Nicola good to hear your dad is home again and having a break from treatment Sometimes a short break is just the thing to get your strength back ready to fight the next round . I laughed out loud at your dads name for myeloma so tell him thanks from me for making my day ! Enjoy the time doing ordinary things together, the eating sounds good,…[Read more]

Oh Dai it really does seem unfair that your hard won remission was so short! It sounds as if your excellent doctors are really on the ball thoughwhich helps to take the sting out of it a bit though . I will cross everything for you to get the Carfilmozib on the trial Hang in there Dai your strength and wonderfully positive nature will get you…[Read more]

Thankyou all for your replies and kind words I really dont know what I would do without all my lovely cyber friends lots of love Bridget xx