tom replied to the topic Happy 2nd SCT Anniversary in the forum General 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Phil
Sorry you have The Bug, I hope it's soon cleared, and may I say Happy 2nd Anniversary, and hope you have a healthy run through to your 3rd.
Tom Onwards and Upwards
tom replied to the topic Update on kev in the forum Treatment 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Vicki and Colin
Well snow or no snow am sure you prefer the Countryside to town 😀
As for the BMB "Gas and Air" wow I just get a Local Injection then they dig in Lol, and all I want to have is a few large Vodka so that when the Local wears off am in a drunken state lol, am sure it will be Ok but I do feel for you both as the wait is near…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic lets have some fun in the forum General 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Steve
I am doing great thanks, hope you are same.
Now a new name lol am told I can't cuss lol, and yes the spammers need casterating and am up for that job.
Stay well Steve and if a name crops into my head al post it lol
Tom Onwards and Upwards
tom replied to the topic High temp and infection after CTD in the forum General 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Lisa
Your welcome, and yes it is good to be here and get some one who is going or gone through the same, getting info before you need it gives us that heads up.
You both keep well.
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xx
tom replied to the topic All new to me, and very scary…………. in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Graham
A warm welcome to the Site, sit down make yourself comfy and ask away.
Me ? am 57 had CDT then stem cell transplant in 2009 now drug free and doing great.
Keep well Graham
Tom Onwards and Upwards
Al av a look at your photos too 🙂
tom replied to the topic High temp and infection after CTD in the forum General 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Lisa And Mick
Sorry you got an Infection Mick, its part of the side effects am afraid, I take it you taking in plenty of fluids?
Hope your soon better and Back Home
Tom Onwards and upwards x
tom replied to the topic new to this in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi John
Your welcome, Well SCT and back to work so soon and living on your own WoW now to be honest that must be blooomin hard work, Gosh I dont know how I/we managed without the young bride and our Family and Friends to look after me.
To be fair John I dont think of it much I am Lucky enough to just have my CDT then SCT and now drug free, am…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Here We Go Again in the forum Treatment 11 years, 10 months ago
Hey Keith
I feel for you M8, it must be hard, it wont be long before you think all the hospital visits are Normal, Stick with it Keith am sure they will soon have you sorted out, then you can have that long awaited Break.
Good Luck Keith am crossing everything for you
Tom "Onwards and upwards"
tom replied to the topic Update on kev in the forum Treatment 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Liz and Kev
Pleased the infection is sorted and that the R/T is helping the ribs, I have my fingers crossed for a good three weeks.
Vicky did you two get to the BMB through the snow? I hope it was pan free as the are a bugger to be fair.
Love all round
Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx
tom replied to the topic new to this in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi John
A warm welcome to the site.
And WoW back at work so soon?? am surprised the Dr let you go back???
But hey Ho we all do it in differant ways, Just stay well and stay strong
Tom Onwards and upwards
tom replied to the topic Starting PAD in the forum Treatment 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Tom
Well Good Luck with this lot M8 and am sure you can and will crack it.
lets hope side effects are kind to you.
Tom Onwards and upwards
tom replied to the topic Relapsing in the forum General 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi all
Well I am sorry you two have relapsed 🙁
I do hope the next move gives you both remision and little side effects.
Stay strong and well.
Love to you Both
Tom Onwards and Upwards x
tom replied to the topic LUMBAR KYPHOPLASTY in the forum General 11 years, 10 months ago
23-01-2013 at 11:35 AM
Iam not sure if I am posting this message in the right place, but just wanted to finalise Glenn's postings. I know that he has not been on here for some time to post messages but has certainly kept up to date with information and blogs. Sadly Glenns fight ended on Monday 21/1 at 5.15 p.m. We had been told that he had an…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic light chain myeloma in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Jenny
Yes its a lonely road this MM lark,do you have a support group near you?? as am sure that will get you out and about and chat to other MM'ers ? failing that start up your own 😀
I used to go and pick mine (meds) up at the hospital and its correct you dont have time to Chat to folk, was a lot better when I went for my 4 weekly…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Croaky/husky voice on Dex in the forum Side-effects 11 years, 10 months ago
Yep I was same Ozzy, and am told it wasn't Sexy lol.
Regards Tom
tom replied to the topic High temp and infection after CTD in the forum General 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Lisa and Mick
Sorry you had to join, but pull up that comfy chair and ask away, I had CDT in 2009 leading up to SCT Dec 09 and am now Drug Free, dont worry too much about not getting a SCT as we have people on here that cant do a SCT and are doing great without it 😎
Am afraid the chest thing is something we have all had to get used to,…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Remission in the forum Treatment 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Tina
Sorry you have A rash, I had a rash during my CDT but I have had a skin problem for years it just kicked in worse during treatment.
Good luck and hope the rash soon calms down.
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx
tom replied to the topic Just been diagnosed with Myeloma in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Susan
Yes I was on Thal, I got through it pretty well to be honest, yes I went on sick for a year had all it done in 09 and am now Pleased to say drug free and still in remission, my ext visit will be 14 Feb,
Keep well and hope it all works well with little or no side effects
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxxx
tom replied to the topic light chain myeloma in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Jenny
Well I was on CDT and was pretty much the same, I went on sick in the May (that would have put me nearly finished. My third cycle, so am sure it's same as mine.
Good luck with it and hope it puts you in remission.
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx
tom replied to the topic First Week of CDT Completed in the forum Treatment 11 years, 10 months ago
Hi Keith
Good first week, keep your eye out for constipation that was a devil for me if I got lax (no pun intended) and never took the mess to keep me regular.
And don't forget the water, I would say a little more than 3 Ltr a day as I suffered urinery infections and was told to drink more.
Keep well Keith I did 5 cycles then SCT.…[Read more]