I wonder whether the distances between us would make this difficult.

For instance, I live near Gatwick Airport.

I think you should start a new thread about this, so more people get to see it.

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Hello Mandy.

I sent you a PM about treatment – hope it helps.

KWilson – I also have problems with missing family. It's a nightmare. I am putting it off, as it is hard to deal with.

My mum took part in clinical trials for the Myeloma. She was getting on in years and I think she knew she had nothing to lose. I like to think she helped me…[Read more]

I have the Zometa thing every two months.

I go to my local hospital and am weighed/ measured. Then a drip goes in – it is only a small bag and it is complete within about half an hour. I got a bit of a backache the first time, but since then, it's been fine. They told me to watch out for gum problems whilst on it, as holes can appear leading to…[Read more]

I did the same. Lost a great job with The Zen Relics http://www.thezenrelics.com, but now working with two bands in order to be gigging again. Oh, and I just bought two new guitars…you only live once.

Okay, but the real name is Cetirizine Hydrochloride (10mg tablets).

I just looked at the packet to check.

Attempts at online humour end in disaster yet again.

I know. If I use this 🙂 next time…

Hey David. Keep smiling and don't forget that the worst is over. Best wishes. Numb.

No side effects from the Citrazine. It helps a lot, but there is no comeback and I've been taking them for over a year.

I am younger than Tom and better looking.

I would also like to join the Under 50s clique.

(Sex, you say….?)

Bloody teachers pet!

My toilet was twenty yards away with a chair, and drip tubes to get past first. Then my PJ bottoms would have to be held up, as they were too big. The toilet was shared with three other patients who I think waited until they saw me move slightly towards the door before rushing to the throne room and locking themselves in.…[Read more]

Arlene. They told me there was a risk of death (with having SCT).

They tell you that because they have to, but it does shake you up.

I suppose it's a bit like doing a parachute jump and the instructor saying "Of course, it is possible the parachute won't open and you'll be squished". It's stating the bleeding obvious.

Great (if a little disappointing) thread title. 🙁

I had an auto SCT in September 2009. Since then I have had itchy skin which has been treated with Citrazine – an anti-hystamine. I am still taking them now, as i itch like crazy if I try to stop/ forget them. There is no rash and no broken skin, just itchyness.

On the subject of side issues, does anyone else have seemingly never-ending coughs…[Read more]

Hi Bridget. What am I most proud of? I am very proud of my 8 year old daughter. She was born before I knew I had MM of course, but if she is all I leave to the world (one day), I will have done a decent job.

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Lee – I auditioned for a Floyd tribute band once in Mill Hill. Didn't get the job, but had a great evening and met some nice chaps. I have seen the Aussie Floyd tribute a few times.

Dai – You big baby! 😉 I played in my duo at a wedding a month or so back and that was the first time live since SCT. It was a doddle apart from the packing-up.…[Read more]

Hi Nicki and everyone else.

I had pains in my shoulder after coming home from SCT. I had physio which had little effect.

The pain gradually went away, but I feel a general weakness in the affected arm still after 14 months.

I put it down to lying awkwardly in bed in hospital. I had a drip, etc in the affected arm and wondered if I held…[Read more]

I have a new band and I was wondering if I could persuade them to do something – possibly next summer.