eve replied to the topic Holidays, travel insurance and relapsing! in the forum Off topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi ladies
With Slim being deemed to be out of remission and will have to have BMB every time they need to know how is myeloma is doing,plus more blood .it has made us rethink are plans.
We thought France safe to go only to find your European Health card will only cover 79. Percent of emergence treatment, so getting caught out could be…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic Update on 21/2 years in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jane
There is no point SE is all the same medical team,I know this team well after 2. 1/2. Years I might have my moments with the consultant,but most are the same,when they get that high up, I did think may be general treatment at another hospital might be quicker but I think overall the unit has improved I will let you know if I am…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Anti Biotics in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Eve and Slim
Yes I think the takings should be down as I haven't been down since last Sunday. That said I don't that often these days have you seen the cost of drink its a scandal Lol.
Thank Slim for his Best wishes 😀 now am gonna blush lol xxx
eve replied to the topic Anti Biotics in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Tom
Your local club must have had there takings hit. Lol you know I sympathise with you,not having to go to work,you poor thing!!!its a hard life. I hope it clears up and you are soon back on your feet,missed you on Facebook. Love Eve
Slim sends you his best wishers.
tom replied to the topic Anti Biotics in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Andy, well those Nasty's have a habit of just jumping on you don't they, one minute I was fine next walla on my back but am on my second day of Anti B's temp has certainly dropped
Hi Sarah am sorry Henry is on Anti B also its a problem we have to cope with these days with MM as soo as I felt it was clearing straight in at drs and Anti B…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic Treatment has started in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi jean
Ask for the reports on Skelton ex ray and MRI scan you are entitled to both ,if you find them difficult to understand ask them to explain them if you have no response take them to your doctor or find some one who can break down the medical jargon,
Has he had any ex rays done from time he started myeloma to now ???
They do not…[Read more]
eve started the topic Update on 21/2 years. in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi everybody
Saw consultant yesterday ,was as nice as he can be!!!
We have been waiting for results of full Skelton exRay plus MRI scann and blood s for Kappa light chain results.
The good news is no more lesions ,the kappa are showing an increase which is to be expected as its 10 percent in bone marrow.Slim has another BMB on the 7…[Read more]
tom started the topic Anti Biotics. in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Yes I am on them 😀 and I want to know who in hell gave me this chest infection???.
Been poorly since Monday went to Dr's yesterday as temp started to go over 100 (not Good) so My Dr gave me Anti Biotic pills to take for a week temp gone down but chest still bad early days, I will soon have its ass whipped
So sorry if I missed a few…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Light chains down again in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Maureen and Ian
Its good to hear of a good response but its slightly blighted with the shingle I bet.
Take care
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx
tom replied to the topic Dad's final days in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 7 months ago
Dear Tanya
I am so sorry that your dad is on his final Journey, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Lots of love and Hugs
Tom xxx
tom replied to the topic Lovely memories but quite a few sniffles in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Gill
My its a hard time for any of us to wonder how and why any one could pass away when we are not ready for them to go, but unfortunately we can make that decision.
Its good that you have the photo's to look back onto albeit it makes you sad.
Think of the Good time Gill
Love and Hugs Tom xxx
tom replied to the topic Treatment has started in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jean and Mike
Sorry about the relapse Mike, and am sorry I cant add anything to your post just wanted to wish you both well
Tom Onwards and Upwards xx
tom replied to the topic GCSF, Neutrofils and Being Bloody Angry in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Dai
My you have been through the wars and like all good army's got some issues with supplies 🙁
Hope you made that phone call and its soon sorted out Dai.
Fingers crossed for you
Tom Onwards and Upwards
tom replied to the topic From Harvest to Transplant in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jacquie
Am sure they wont let you wait too long to get it done, the problem is bed space and as soon as on is free its booked for you.
Good Luck
Tom Onwards and Upwards xx
eve replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jean
I did try again to day,but I was met with same explanation which is PET SCAN WILL NOT TELL YOU WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE BONES. I said I know that but it will show if it in the soft tissue,fell on deaf ears.we know its 10 percent in bones,no extra damage shows on MRI or exrays.. He has another BMB on the 7 of May blood taken for…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic Treatment has started in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi jean
Looks if your post,slipped down,and you had no reply.
I am sorry Mike has to start treatment after 5years. I take it he has come out of remission !?!!
Velcade did work for Slim,and managed to get to SCT,but he only got 6months before it came back. Asa drug Slim did not have many side effects,in some places they do it subcutaneous…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jo
Good to see you up and running now, now you stay away from that pneumonia you know it isn't good for you.
Stay Well Jo and Catch you Lata
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx
eve replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Dai
Just a quick note,I think Janet would benefit from this site,cannot get Slim on it,says its my thing, but as time goes on he wants to know more and has started to watch the info videos on here.
I have been trying to get the Myeloma team to consider a PET scan for Slim,but falls on deaf ears,say they do not do PET scans for…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic Dad's final days in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Tanya
I remember your posting,All parts of the past,and future,with lots of painful memory's and your dad more or less choosing to ignor his ill ness for the sake of alcohol .
This will be a sad time for you as so many issues not resolved,but you can only do so much,you cannot change your dads future,be kind to yourself,for give…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jo
Nice to know you still with us,you have been in my thoughts,Keith Marie and you all went quiet,we know Keith's in hospital and at last you have posted.
You are going to have to teach your husband to post,tell him we were getting worried!!
It,s a long haul getting yourself. Fit after Pnuemonia , it is just a blip,make sure you get…[Read more]