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Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Sandy - my head is spinning just reading all that you need to do to move back into your house. It’s good that your HK is coming back to help you get settled. You have my admiration for dealing with this without completely losing your mind.
Chris - I continue to be amazed at Tippy - what a special dog. What kind of person would steal an oxygen concentrator? People are so cruel.
Carole - to me an occasional rainy day sounds wonderful. I feel like it gives me permission to curl up on the couch and do nothing. Unfortunately I have no specific recommendations for an activity tracker. DH swears by his Fitbit and I love my Apple Watch.
Cindy - I’ve noticed that more and more stores have reserved most of the ‘close in’ parking spots for pick up leaving the rest of us to get in lots of steps. I think it is shortsighted as some people like to go into the store but if they make it too difficult the stores may ultimately lose customers.
Betrayal - DGS sounds like a wonderful and hardworking kid. Beyond pulling weeds, he will have lifelong memories of the close bond with you. B&N is a great reward.
A few days ago we were discussing our activity levels. I’m grateful to be able to be active and it helps with my mental health. I’ve mentioned that I lost 44 pounds after my BC diagnosis, however, my weight remains the #1 focus of my healthcare providers. Every appointment I am reminded to lose 12-15# as I am increasing my risk of cancer at my current BMI. It’s gotten so bad that I actually start to get nauseous a few days before each appointment because I’m so nervous about my weight. I’ve asked my providers to ease up on the reminders to no avail. I guess I need to develop selective hearing and shut out that part of the visit.
DH had a skin biopsy two weeks ago and today went back to have a malignant melanoma excised from his back. I had been nagging him about the spot for at least a year so I’m glad it got it taken care of.
We went for a walk at dusk tonight. The temps were 81 but the humidity was really high. We are looking at 90+ temps the next 2 days with a real feel close to 100
Take care to all.
harley07
Re: Triple Negative Stage IV
@gaurykris My sincere condolences, I am saddened to hear of this. May she rest in eternal peace free of all the pain and struggles. I'm glad you found a place to gain mental strength and be able to support your mom. I know it's such a deep pain to lose a parent. Wrapping you in a big comfort hug❌⭕️
cookie54
Re: STEAM ROOM FOR ANGER
Well as we are older now we often have dinner at 3;30 now and often by 4 I am ready to go to bed for the night. seems does not matter what time go to sleep get up at 3;30 in the morning so usually by 4 am tired out from being awake and trying to get through a day. /Hope you got a good a dinner at some point mommyof3. You deserve to have a nice meal sometimes that you are not doing all the work to fix.
Re: Triple Negative Stage IV
Halo want to give a update
My mom became an angel last week.now she is free of all pain and suffering.
My only suggestion to all is be proactive abt ur treatment and when in doubt seek second opinion
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Day before yesterday I got out my TENS. My hands had been worse from the grooming Tippy. Got a USB charger cord for it. Used it last night for an hour before bed, and slept well for the first night in a while. The pads (quite old) aren't sticking well and aren't flexible enough, so I ordered new ones. They are set for delivery today.
I also ordered the Visible after several weeks of using the app with just morning and bedtime check-in. Even If I only need it while negotiating my journey through the thumb problems, it should be good for later. Ordered more buttons for Tippy but then contacted Chewy to say I had overspent. Got the shock of my life.
Called my brother. Someone had stolen his oxygen concentrator. He was devastated. He and his pulmonologist are hopefully going to be able to come up with a low-cost solution. Tanks are NOT suitable for his active lifestyle.
Happy that everyone is truckin' along, either maintaining or improving. Only problem has been with Harley's kayaking accident.
mcbaker
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
@Rosebessie I went first. Thank you for thinking of me. I’m not doing well. My stomach is blown up, so my doc has prescribed a diuretic, which I will start in the morning.
I’m going to order the hospital bed on Monday after my grandson leaves. I’m hoping to at least have relief while he’s here.
I’m so glad the reflexology is going so well for you.
Hugs!
kbl
Tamoxifen Holiday?
Hello all,
I have been on T for 19 months. Never missed a dose and have very mild side effects. All of a sudden, it's like I can't think. I'm totally lethargic, exhausted always — it's like my body is an alien, and all I want to do is sleep or watch TV.
I've been pushing through for three weeks and reached out to my oncologist. The NP suggested a one-month break and set me up with a phone visit in a month to discuss next steps.
I must admit, taking a month off terrifies me. But at the same time, a month off might help me figure out what's me and what's the drug.
I know others have taken holidays. What is the thinking on this? How bad was it to restart once you stopped?
It's such a mind game to have been on it non-stop for 19 months, and then the mental load of stopping and restarting and what if something happens in a month - UGH. It never ends.
I was just going to get an SSRI, but maybe stopping is better to see what's what before I add in another med.
Any advice would be great.
skyefall
Re: Tamoxifen Holiday?
Hi, I stopped taking tamoxifen for four weeks. After two weeks off, I started feeling much better. But since restarting it a month ago, I’ve been feeling really unwell again—my mind feels foggy and it’s hard to think clearly."
morango
Re: how about drinking?
I am shocked beyond belief. One of my favorite rockers of my teen years, Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76.
m0mmyof3