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Irritability with Letrozole?
Is anyone else dealing with high irritability and low frustration tolerance while taking Letrozole? I'm usually an easy-going person. I ended up in a full-fledged tantrum this weekend over something really stupid. This is so outside my normal behavior, and it's starting to negatively impact my life. Has anyone else dealt with this side-effect and found a way to manage it? Thanks!
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Did I tell you my brother runs his off his electric bike? And he does a lot of pedaling. Someone stole his first one, which was the pricey Innogen. He was devastated. He has been told the $500 ones are just about as good. I am sure by now he is all set up with another and will keep an eagle eye on it this time.
Yeah, Colorado would be a problem. I visited a cousin there quite a while ago. My brother lives in California, where the elevation is 118 feet.
Living with relatives can be a very good deal for people who can't take care of a home. I just found someone who can help me with some of the heavier housecleaning, maybe every other month. I discovered today that I can't hand-scrub floors. Hands don't work that well, and neither does one knee.
mcbaker
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Chris, Yes, I have an O2 concentrator at home. I also have a portable one for when I go out. I can get 4 1/2 hours on a charge, but I also have a charger attached to the cigarette lighter in my car, and my DH has set up a 12 volt battery charger that will go all day if we need it to. He is a Ham Radio operator so has lots of battery chargers, etc. I am well cared for! I have been on constant O2 for over two years now. We live at 7000 ft which doesn't help. Last year we took an Alaskan cruise and I didn't need the O2 at sea level, but we love where we live and don't want to move. We also live with our DD and DGD and take care of each other. My body is just worn out and can't garner enough O2 on its own. My lungs, etc., are fine otherwise.
Re: Stage III Cancer Survivors .... 10+ Years and Out
Noooo way!! Us old timers are out here, just caught up in enjoying life, not necessarily online. I am a mere days from my from the 10th anniversary of my Stage 3B diagnosis and related treatment hell. But I'm proof that it is possible for life to go on well beyond diagnosis. (If you get good care and have some luck on your side, of course. I say this not to discourage anyone going through treatment, but to respect those who were not fortunate enough to make it through.)
Re: I’m on hospice - anyone else?
@kbl that is a truly beautiful Pic. And you have nost definitely made a difference.
seeq
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@candy-678 It's funny you mention planning your funeral. I was thinking about that last night too. I wound up deciding to do nothing-let whoever is grieving me plan it. I may change my mind but that was my mood last night. I imagine my relatives will just be annoyed with all my stuff. None of them are churchy so maybe there won't even be a funeral. I'm slowly trying to get rid of things but then I get new things too. My burial plot is in northern Wisconsin, so if/when I go to hospice, I hope I can do it up there so that my body doesn't have to be transported far. I should at least write out instructions for my SIL who is currently my POA.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Belated Happy birthday!
Hope the day included all of the things you love most.
so sorry to hear about your sister but proud of you for taking your power back. I'm also in the accelerated arthritis club and have convinced my MO that the estrogen suppression is a big factor. Fortunately, she agreed to prescribe Celebrex, which helps reduce the pain.
how is your diverticulitis? Just went through my first experience with that and it was miserable. Had to stop Kisqali for a month because of the antibiotics. Everything back on track now, although still more tired than usual. I have been too exhausted to post very often or even read back, but improving in small steps. Surprised to read in your post that @cookie54 is on a clinical trial. How are you cookie?
In pockets for you and @threetrees biopsy results as well as @shanagirl s multiple neck and dental treatments.
Healing thoughts and virtual hugs to all.
Eleanora
eleanora
Re: STEAM ROOM FOR ANGER
@kathrynw1thasea I just wanted to say that it's shitty that all your icing was seemingly undone when that fire alarm happened... I'd be upset too. I have heard from some survivors that neuropathy can fade over time? No idea under what circumstances. I'm starting to feel neuropathy symptoms, which is really scary to me.
Today's vent is hearing about all these coworkers who get to use their paid time off for travel... I have to use mine for treatment days,I am scared to use any more than I have to until I'm done with active treatment. I can't even call in sick if I'm having a bad chemo side effects day, like today. Just feeling sorry for myself, I guess.
kks_11
Re: Are you currently (or have you been) in a Clinical Trial?
Of course! Knowledge is power. I'm not sure how strong I feel since I just faceplanted getting out of an Uber, haha, but thanks for the compliment. We're all pretty damn tough I think to be going through this!
CBL