Hi Sarah poor Gordon not much of a break for either of you! Is the damage to his hip due to myeloma or is it steroid damage ? My right hip was destroyed by the huge doses of steroids but thhe hip replacement sorted it out and I have not had any problems with it The Blue badge is easy to apply for , its usually your local council, give them a…[Read more]

Hi Jet

Though I can't offer anything re SCT, not having had one, I just wanted to say that I will be thinking of you at the beginning of August. I think the fact that basically you are so fit to start with will go well for you.

I also like the new look! As Gloria says, you are lucky to ahve such good bone structure.

I shall look forward…[Read more]

Dear Dai and Scott

I'm glad to hear you ahve both got good partial remissions. Hope it makes all the miseries worth while.

I will cheer you on Scott and watch your progress as I too am not overjoyed by the thought of SCT.

Dai, I'm sorry you have to have more treatment, but at least it is well in the right dirrection and looks like Full…[Read more]

Hi everyone thankyou again for your best wishes Jo I hope you had a great week with your grandson , I bet he was excited!! I am still plodding on , but my macmillan nurse is back from leave and its been agredd she will make any changes to my drugs It was a real pain being prescribed something only to have it completely changed by the next person…[Read more]

Hi Pam
I can´t add any more to the comments you have already received. Just wanted to say how sorry I am that you are going through this awful time and wish you all well in the weeks to come.

Very best wishes

Carol xxx

Hi Dai congratulations on your good news and it is GOOD NEWS!! You are within the range and there is a high probability your numbers will drop even more by the time you have finished . I have heard good things about the once a week dose and if it does the trick it might be worth taking it a slower . I have no doubt you will achieve CR in the end…[Read more]

Hi Pam

Am sorry your Dad is having problems and might have MM.

Your Dad will be treated for his illness whith his other ailments in mind, bearing in mind your Dads Pain there is loads of pain relief that can be given to help its just finding the one that works best with little side effects.

Love and Hugs sent to you all.

Tom "Onwards…[Read more]

Hi Debs your dinner sounded awful !When I was in having my sct all I wanted at first was jelly!!My mum made some and brought it in but you can also buy it in individual pots too Get someone to get you a couple Fingers crossed the next bit isnt as bad as you fear it will be Keith good luck with your sct , it will be over before you know it and…[Read more]

Hi Pam so sorry your dad is having such a rough time , it must be awful for you watching him go through it . It sounds as if your dad is being well cared for in hospital which must give you some peace of mind If it does turn out to be myeloma I am sure they will be able to manage treatment to suit your dads health , they wont give him the strong…[Read more]

Dear Pam

I'm so sorry you and your family are having such a distressing time with the potential diagnoses of your father. I do hope that someone on the site will be able to answer your specific question, but I wanted to point out that not everyone with myeloma needs immediate treatment, so it may be possible that it will just be the results of…[Read more]

Hi John I do hope you remain symptom free for a very long time yet The treatment can be demanding , although consultants are generlly very good in working with you to find the right treatment to keep some quality of life balance The other thing in your favoir is the time to research all treatment options Provided you are generally fit and after a…[Read more]

Hi Jet I love your pic , you really suit having no hair it shows what great bones you have ! My sct was 4 years ago and I was petrified going into hospital , like most of us going into the unknown. I had the sickness and diarrhoea but I was lucky not to have too many problems with my mouth or gums . I had absolutely no energy whilst in hospital…[Read more]

Hi Gillian its good to hear you are doing well and I hope you can get home next week, there really is no place like it Your new house sounds exciting , even if it is a big undertaking !!You will get some normality back , probably sooner than you can imagine right now ! The main thing is to rest when you need to , dont try and rush yourself to do…[Read more]

Thanks Keith!
Like you, I've lost a little weight since the steroids stopped and have this feeling that I may lose a fair bit more in hospital….they brought my dinner in earlier….quiche that was half uncooked and oven chips, again half uncooked (I don't like them at the best of times!). And while I asked for jelly, I got some sort of trifle.…[Read more]

Hey Lorraine,
What was the mouthwash called? Need to ask for it NOW!!!
Thanks
Debs x

Hi John,

I was in your position when I was diagnosed in July 2009. I gave in to the treatment option in November 2010 but I have to say, I wonder if I gave in too soon. It has been quite hard so if you don't have to do it, don't push for it. They will do it when they think they need to.

I'm currently in hospital having my SCT….hoping to…[Read more]

Hi Min
I could not get in to the link,my brainy laptop will not let me access it.
How are things going with you.?
Eve

Hi Jo and jean and you Bridget
Nice to hear from you jean,
Jo I know that area so well,Tyne-E-Pull,spelling not good,use to be outward bound centre for waives and strays like me.:-P lol thats going back years.
Colamundy nr Mold another place.loved Betsy coede,Dai will be able to spell those names correctly. Climbed snowdonia many times I…[Read more]

Hi Gillian
Good to see your getting there,take any equipment they offer you,as you will need most things for a short while,and you can send them back,when you do not need them.
Slim did 22 days in hospital and was so so so glad to come home,progress was slow but little by little he is much better,and it does take it,s toll on the carer,it…[Read more]

Hi Min
I am the same,if i do not eat Slim will not eat,hence the weight gain.
Three dogs seems like a good idea,eating waste and all that walking!!!!

Previously to this illness,i shopped once a week,now its every day,it is something that Slims taken over,spending more money and wasting a lot of time,but he enjoys something he has control…[Read more]