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  • jmsmyth replied to the topic Just Diagnosed in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Charlie

    Frank has just started 3rd cycle of CDT. First month drove him nuts with hiccoughs, they went on for hours. The consultant put him on Nexium. It helped a bit, second month she increased it and so far he has only hic coughed a little. When it starts he takes natural yoghurt and it stops them. Hope all goes well with you.
    Take care
    Love Jean

  • tom replied to the topic My Mums SCT in the forum Treatment 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Ali

    Good Luck to your Mum on the road to Remission, its a hard rough ride but one that is well worth it.
    Advice?? well I think Helen has covered a lot of it and I say take the Mouth wash every time your Mum nips to the loo or just feels like she has nothing to do the more mouthwash used the less problems (it was for me anyways) and the…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic Just Diagnosed in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Charlie

    I think you know I was on CDT then the SCT I had in Dec 09 and its some time down the road and I am now Drug free so trust me Charlie the trip is worth it its hard its long but its worth it stick with it and no sooner said than done.

    Re the "Hick Ups" our Land Lady at our pub sorts all of those out by "Getting you to fill your…[Read more]

  • Hi Wendy

    Well your Nurse is correct, I am told that the tests over a period of time go up/down (no wonder am confused) but your Nurse is wrong in saying "tests were expensive and cant be too frequent when not on treatment." well am sure if it needs treatment the sooner the better.
    I would get in touch with the Top Man and ask if you can have…[Read more]

  • Dizzyliz replied to the topic Lost in the forum End of Life and Grief 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hello Teresa, Judy

    Sorry to hear of the passing of both your husbands, my condolences to you both and your families.

    Love liz & kev xxxx

  • eve replied to the topic Second opinion in the forum General 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Andy
    If good thoughts good get you through this,there are plenty on here for you,as to being excited or worried,could you have been any more worried than you were with not much progress!!!!
    Make it Excited you are going to see one of the people who know all about this dreadful disease,who works in a hospital were trials are being held.

    So…[Read more]

  • Hello Dai,

    Sorry to hear you've not been to well and hope you are on the mend and enjoying the Olympics!

    Love liz & kev xx

  • eve replied to the topic Lost in the forum End of Life and Grief 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Teresa

    I am so sorry Teresa,I hoped for your sake that Peter might live long enough to see the new grandchild,but it was not to be.
    I hope Peter had a peaceful end with his daughter and son and yourself,It is sad that people are taken from us when they have every thing to live for,and my thoughts and good wishers are with you.

    Try not to…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic Second opinion in the forum General 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Andy

    Well Done M8 and am sure that Tuesday will soon be here (I hate waiting)
    And never worry about it yet excited is better 😎

    fingers crossed for you

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" x

  • tom replied to the topic Lost in the forum End of Life and Grief 13 years, 11 months ago

    Dear Teresa and Judy

    I am so sorry to read you have both lost your loved ones to this dreaded MM. I send my Love and Cyber Hugs to you both at this very sad time.

    Love and Loads of Hugs

    Tom xxxx

  • jmsmyth replied to the topic Lost in the forum End of Life and Grief 13 years, 11 months ago

    Dear Teresa and Judy

    I am so very very sorry that your beloved husbands have lost their battle with this horrible disease. My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this terrible time

    Love Jean x

  • Hi Dai

    Sorry it seems to be one thing after another. Let's hope it has disappeared and not just doing that "dentist" type thing of, when you actually get there the tooth ache disappears!!

    I just wish you a really clear run for a change so you can really enjoy the family without having to make back up plans.

    All best wishes.

    Mavis…

  • Dear Chris

    Do hope you are able to get enough cells soon so the SCT can go ahead.

    All best wishes.

    Mavis

  • mhnevill replied to the topic 2 Months past SCT in the forum General 13 years, 11 months ago

    Dear Eve

    I am so glad that Slim is making improvements at last. It has been a long haul for you both, but obviously worth it if you can now contemplate booking a holiday! I do hope your plans work out.

    Here's to the future!

    All best wishes to you both.

    Mavis x

  • eve replied to the topic The Under 50s Group in the forum Under 50s 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Chris
    Congratulations,that is good news plus brings a lot of hope to people who are just starting there journey.

    We could do with people like you posting more often,but i suppose once you are out of the myeloma bubble,you do not want to keep looking back

    Thanks for you news Chris. Eve

  • eve replied to the topic Starting Padimac trial in the forum Treatment 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Alex

    First may I say welcome ,its the old saying no one wants to be here,but this site is very informative,:-S
    Second know very little about padimac trials except its not in SE Kent and if my husband wanted to go on a trial like this it would be constant visits to London.saying that if needed we would.:-(

    My husband is over 18 months…[Read more]

  • jmsmyth replied to the topic The Under 50s Group in the forum Under 50s 13 years, 11 months ago

    Chris I am delighted to read your post. It is always uplifting hearing about real positive journeys. Long may it continue.

    Love jean

  • Aww bloomin Ummm… on your behalf Dai, Bless I bet you both have got your heads spinning am I aint I Ummm… again.

    Its strange though the more folk you talk to (even none MM folks) seem to get ill during the night/w,end whn its harder to contact the People we need:-S
    Am pleased it is the best you have felt for a few weeks Dai lets hope that…[Read more]

  • eve replied to the topic 2 Months past SCT in the forum General 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Gina
    Lovely to hear from you,I hope you are enjoying life,know you must be missing mum,first year the hardest.

    As for Slim feeling lucky that we have got this far,has had to up his pain killers but better to have some quality of life,than be constantly feeling bones aches and pains.the damage plus other complaints coming to the fore.

    End…[Read more]

  • Hi Dai

    This is a roller coaster ride for you,feeling better on Myeloma Drugs,yet having problems with pesky bugs.I think you feel it more when you have been having a better quality of life,and something like this starts.
    I know no one wants to take more tablets,but maybe antibiotics long term might be the answer:-(
    I hope they sought you out…[Read more]

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