brocho replied to the topic Laptops in the forum Off topic 14 years, 5 months ago
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]
brocho replied to the topic Stem cells collected in the forum Treatment 14 years, 5 months ago
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
brocho replied to the topic MM and AL amyloidosis in the forum Related conditions 14 years, 5 months ago
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]
eve replied to the topic holidays and EPO in the forum General 14 years, 5 months ago
Hi Marion
Just to answer your query ,I use to have a B&B,and have had all sought from guest in my fridge and freezer,most will help you out just ask on booking,if they say no,you would not stay anyway.
What is Aranesp EPO!!!!!!
If you like the Camping,have you thought about,booking through the Camping and Caravan Club,I would look at there…[Read more]
BADGER replied to the topic holidays and EPO in the forum General 14 years, 5 months ago
Hello Peggy
We have been away to a B&B twice this year one in Scotland and one in Swanage both times people have asked to keep medication in the fridge if you phone some of these b&b's or hotels they will tell you in advance if it is possible or you could hire a cottage they always have a fridge if you want to go abroad there is a cold pack…[Read more]
BADGER replied to the topic another newcomer! in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 5 months ago
Hello dear Tom
I am glad you are well and I hope your transplant goes on for years and years so you will not need the extra bag
Love and ((hugs))
Jo x
BADGER replied to the topic another newcomer! in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 5 months ago
hello Caz
glad you had a good christmas so sorry you have not been well cellulitis
is a horrid thing and can be so painfull i wish you every success for the SCT may it all go well
Love Jo x
eve replied to the topic Starting a discussion… in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 5 months ago
Hi Cinzia from Australia
I found you post in the middle of old post,so people might miss it.If I was you I would post on related illnesses more people will see it,start your own posting:-)
Any way welcome to the site,every one on here will help you all they can,there are people from different countries,so do not feel like an outsider.
tom replied to the topic Laptops in the forum Off topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Hi Bridget
Sorry to hear your right arm is starting to go haywire lol yep they (laptops) feel like our right arm at time oh and my mobile lol. a good computer repair shop might have some second hand ones for you.
And I am saying nowt on the home painting and wallpapering except my young bride (Elaine) is one top notch decorator 😎 and she…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Good News Good News in the forum Treatment 14 years, 5 months ago
Well you two aint we done well 😀 reading this today has made me warm and smiley on this cold dank Sunday (sat here on my own) and long may it continue to get better:-D
Love and Hugs to you both (((h)))) xxxx
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx
tom replied to the topic Stem cells collected in the forum Treatment 14 years, 5 months ago
Hi Sarah and Henry
A well done on the collection 😀 I also done mine in one sitting 😀 and enough for two transplants 😎 but and its a big but they put them into THREE bags :-/ yes three so one bag isn't enough so they gave me all three bags and that as you know leaves nothing in the bank (lord i know how that feels lol) but hey ho am sure I…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic another newcomer! in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 5 months ago
Hi Carol
Am pleased to read your Xmas washectic 😀 yep ours was also, what with three sons with wifes/Girl friends and 5 Grandchildren aged from 10 months up to 8 years it was bedlam(in a good way lol)
Good Luck for the stem cell capture and hope its as good as mine was (enough for two on the first sitting) but at the bagging dept when…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic My GP asked if I'd heard of myeloma in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 5 months ago
And I also it has made me smile in many of your thoughts he he.
Keep up the Good Fight and keep on Prattling 🙂
Tom "Onwards and Upwards"
BADGER started the topic JET ARE YOU OK. in the forum General 14 years, 5 months ago
Hi Jet
I have been reading your news on the blog I hope you are coping well please let us know how you are thinking of you, you have my utmost support please get in touch
Love and a ((hug))
jO
BADGER replied to the topic Patient power in the forum General 14 years, 5 months ago
Hello Jean
many thanks for the link
love Jo x
eve replied to the topic Laptops in the forum Off topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Hi Everyone
I know what your talking about Bridget with computers,hated them when I was at work now I could not survive with out one.my daughters use to give me there old ones,bit slow but worked last year got my own lap top,this year I Pad,Slim uses that more because it,s not heavy and good for games.
I am decorating the bedroom at the…[Read more]
brocho replied to the topic Laptops in the forum Off topic 14 years, 5 months ago
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]
tom replied to the topic Grief in the forum End of Life and Grief 14 years, 5 months ago
Dear Chrissie
I am pleased that it was a beautiful funeral for David and you were surrounded by good family and friends, Its such a sad time ans I for one always am not sure what to say but am sure the words of comfort and Love that you have and are getting is a great help to you at this sad time.
I send My Love and Hugs to you and your…[Read more]
jmsmyth started the topic Patient power. in the forum General 14 years, 5 months ago
Hi all
Just watched this video on The Patient Power web site. A patient who has has myeloma for 17 years talks about his experiences, trials and new drug combinations. Although Frank hasn't started treatment, it gave me a bit of a lift. Thought someone might be interested. Link is (hope link…[Read more]
CAZ1 replied to the topic another newcomer! in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 5 months ago
Hi everyone
I ' ve been quiet until tonight! Christmas was lovely but hectic with all my lovely kids, their husbands, children etc– 4 boys under 4 and a half, but great and very noisey! .However Christmas day was a 'dump day' so a real effort, luckily they all cooked, and the food looked lovely but my right knee/ leg which I broke earlier in…[Read more]