julianprotheroe replied to the topic Holidays in the forum General 7 years, 10 months ago
Hi suzie
i have insurance through my nat west select silver card. I think it cost about £380 for the two of us for 12 months European travel (£50 each for being over 70). I am covered for myeloma and various other ailments although I was on watch and wait when I took out the insurance but they did not ask about any further treatment. Mi…[Read more]
julianprotheroe replied to the topic Mirtazapine in the forum General 8 years, 1 month ago
Hi Jeffery, I, like you was on a bit of a downer and put on Mirtazapine by my GP. The GP told me to start on half a 15mg tablet and to increase the dose when I felt I needed it. A month later I am still on half a tablet and feeling more able to cope and sleeping better. I am not too worried about becoming addicted as I weaned myself off Zop…[Read more]
julianprotheroe replied to the topic Holiday or not? in the forum General 8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks very much for your words. They gave me hope and help.
Mag X
julianprotheroe started the topic Holiday or not? in the forum General 8 years, 3 months ago
I was diagnosed in June with MM and had 6 of 8 velcade treatments. I could not finish the course as it made me so ill. I am now feeling better and raring to go on holiday but my pp level is rising slowly. It is now 13 and I will have to have more treatment if it rises to 15.
i just want to plan something to look forward to.I know I cant get i…[Read more]
julianprotheroe started the topic Side effects in the forum Newcomers 8 years, 8 months ago
I have recently been diagnosed with myeloma. I am on bone strengthener,chemo and steroids. Have just completed my third two-weekly cycle and would like to know if anyone is experiencing similar side effects – very swollen feet, blurred vision, unsteady and emotional
julianprotheroe became a registered member 8 years, 8 months ago
Hi Margaret I was diagnosed with myeloma six years ago and was also unlucky enough to have my kidneys fail and I am on dialysis three times a week.I was given thalamide which made my legs and feet burn and painful to walk on;but I have had the same side effects as you are now getting and I found the worst one was the steroids but when your…[Read more]