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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@shanagirl I have had radiation to multiple bone mets and it does help with the pain. I hope yours is helped too.
mkestrel
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Dropping in to say hi. The forum doesn’t seem so busy as I read along . I saw you had a Birthday Dear @mara51506 . I hope you enjoyed your day and sending you Belated wishes for many more.🥰 I give you credit for your positivness regarding the years fighting cancer. Like you, I always put on a positive face to friends and family in spite of years of dealing with it. It’s only on this forum i can say and share my struggles and fears.
@irishlove I hope your DH is feeling better after that flu shot,i haven’t had one since 2017. I refuse to go thru that after effects I used to get so sick from them., The doctors just made excuses that I must have gotten a different strain than the shot. That’s bullshit s far as I’m concerned. No more of those for me any time soon.😉
yesterday i had my first radiation treatment. I’m doing it every day for 2 weeks,. Has anyone here had Palliative Radiation for pain? I wondering how the SE’s are and if it will relieve the pain.????
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@irishlove So sorry to hear your DH struggled with his flu shot. I keep procrastinating getting mine although I usually get one every year without any problem. I just have this nagging little cough that keeps hanging on… I hope you are feeling better as I know you have been struggling.
@mara51506 I agree with Laurel that your zen attitude is admirable. Your energy and fortitude is impressive. I enjoy your daily chats.
No snow for us yet or in the 10 day forecast. Very unusual for Colorado although the ski resorts are making snow and are already open. My DH is happily decorating outside in the relative warmth—a plus for him! We have to do it before the ground freezes.
Re: Irritability with Letrozole?
Yes! I get annoyed extremely easy and have a very short fuse. I call Letrozole the 'mean' pill. I've been on it for 6 months and have 4.5 years to go. Haven't figured out what to do about it yet. Try to keep my head low and avoid people.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Petite, I’m glad you got out with your groups. Those memories of dh will be with you always.
Sandy, no words. The house that just keeps on giving. I pray the Hail Mary plumbing act works. Hoping Gordy’s move goes smoothly too. He could do a Walmart or local grocery order for delivery and save you both the trouble of grocery shopping. I too hope you’re putting the cart before the horse with self diagnosis. Keep us posted, you know we’ll be in your pocket.
Carole, it’s good you’re getting out to golf. I haven’t gotten back to biking or walking the neighborhood yet. Maybe this week, my cold is almost totally gone.
Betrayal, I think you’ll enjoy the cheer event. I think it’s a lot of gymnastic moves included in the cheering.
Chris, picking a new health coverage is a bear of a time. So many options, I wish you luck in finding a good one for you.
Yesterday we finished off our armadillo chores. Last bunch of gravel and lots of vinegar down the hole. I think I’ll pour some vinegar on daily for a week.
We all went out to Carrabas for dinner last night, a group of 9. They have a meal deal for 2, $45. Six of took advantage of it - salad or soup, entree and a dessert to share. We also grabbed their special $10 to go meals - you buy your dinner and can get an equal priced entree to go. All told, just over $80.
But, there is always a but, I had to take famotidine as soon as I got home. I ate lasagna with red sauce which bothers me normally but this was killing me. Before bed I took an OTC Pepcid complete, and sat up in bed on my Kindle for near an hour. Well shortly after falling asleep acid reflux had me jumping up. I spent the night sitting up dozing but not good sleep. I also had crazy vivid dreams. Long night. Discombobulated day ahead.
I’m still in my robe. Getting up late throws off my normal schedule. Right now I don’t feel like doing anything.
Hoping you all have more energy than me, and a good day ahead.
cindyny
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Take Out leftovers last night - Special Lo Mein with chicken, pork & beef. Yummy the 2nd time around.
Finally got to the grocery store today And the library book sale. 15 used books for $28 instead of 1 new book for $28.
Does anybody take Alpha Lipoic Acid? My PCP wants me to start for the chemo induced neuropathy. Seems strange after 12 years that my neurologist never recommended it. The pharmacist agreed that nerves will not regenerate but this might keep them from getting worse ??? Fortunately I don't have major pain - just dead feet and 1/2 dead fingers. I sure hate to start "just one more thing".
minustwo
Re: how about drinking?
Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Saturday! Things are still sorting out with Mom. The facility staff have taken over managing her pills, which takes that whole thing off me and ensures someone is laying eyes on her at least twice a day. She has started going to all 3 meals a day in the Assisted Living Dining room, is getting along great with her tablemates, and has even gotten out to a music event. Then yesterday morning I got a call, they found her on the floor in her living room when they went to get her for breakfast. Complained of pain in hip and shoulder, so they sent her to the ER for evaluation. Mom told them she fell out of bed, then she told the ER people that she got down on the floor out of bed because she wasn't supposed to stand up without her walker and it wasn't in reach, then scooted herself to the living room, headed for her chair so she could get up again. She didn't use her call button, so I suspect she will have to move to an Assisted Living apartment when this week's trial is up since that is one of the criteria for Independent Living. The staff have also turned off her stove so she can't burn anything trying to cook, and turned off her garbage disposal after finding a fork in it. So, taking things day-by-day, and waiting to see how it turns out.
Minus--thanks for the thoughts. I'm trying to let go of the guilt, but it ain't easy.
Carol--boy, talk about a short winter!
Jazzy--I looked for the Northern Lights but it's been cloudy here so not much luck. I was expecting things to get easier with Mom once she moved, but it feels even harder now, with trying to keep up with what she needs and figuring out what the facility staff is expecting of me. You are right, though, I can't make the whole aging thing better or even okay for Mom. I keep reminding myself that she is safe, her needs are being met, and everyone is still adjusting and adapting to the move, and it's ok if I stay home for 2 or 3 days in a row and start scheduling the work that needs to be done on my house and that doesn't make me a bad daughter.
Minus--I think I needed to hear that again to have it sink in. I did get the flat tire fixed, I will get my laundry caught up today, and I will spend more time playing with the puppers today.
Bee’s Knees
Ingredients
• 2 ounces gin
• 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce honey syrup
• Garnish: lemon twist
Steps
1. Add the gin, lemon juice and honey syrup into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
3. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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Re: STEAM ROOM FOR ANGER
Good to know I'm not the only one who is all smiles and sunshine. I have had to tell 3 people about this. I told my sister because I felt like I had to do so. I told a friend because the hospital refused to just let me call an Uber to take me home after surgery which was dumb because I wasted her whole day and only let her drive me there and walk to my door, so basically an Uber. I had to tell another friend because I knew she was going to see him and his feelings would have been hurt. I deeply regret having to tell these people because I have gone from being a person with a brain and other parts to only becoming the area above my belly button and below my neck to them. As you said, I'm sure they are well-meaning but I have started avoiding having contact with them and I intend to tell no one else. I've always been pretty much a loner which is turning out to be a good thing I think.
july31
Re: STEAM ROOM FOR ANGER
july31 hang in there. Do your meds and follow up stuff and hopefully you have no recurrence. I managed no chemo with mine but have had a few scares with scans as well now. Where go for mine they at least read them when there and report to me before leave so not waiting for results to come and worry which they know we do. Best wishes to you.
Re: Planning surgery for November 2025? Join the waiting room for support.
Two days to go. Surgery on Monday. The panic has set in.
How have other folks made the last few days before surgery pass without going crazy? I'm spending some time playing video games, but although it's fun and distracting, it also amps up my nervous system and fight-or-flight mode, which seems counterproductive right now.
Any tips?