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Re: Stage IV MBC Fitness
Thanks Pam, I may end up asking for Ativan but not sure how it works with my antidepressant. I've come to believe my severe insomnia (chronic for over 55 years) is aggravated not just by my nerve issues but also the anastrozole. Having weird bone pain too not just in the joint like with arthritis. Exercise is clearly in order for this.
I've been cleaning out the medicine cabinet of miscellaneous drugs for my nerve pain. I run it by my neighbor doctor. Pain isn't as severe anymore and now I switched to a muscle relaxant. Taking only every 2 or 3 days. Eventually I will need a script for insomnia and I can't take melatonin, benadryl or ambien. This is my 3rd time on an AI. I want it as long as is tolerable.
Sciatica has not usually been a problem for me till this pinched nerve. I regularly stretch the piriformis muscle. Good luck with that.
gailmary
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Finally got scan results after a week of waiting - still stable thanks be to God! Only significant finding was severe osteoarthritis of my left hip. I saw my ortho last week and he was surprised that I don’t have more pain but for now there is no need for a hip replacement.
Here for pocket duty for all. Happy hump day🐪🐫🐪
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Teka, I have a lace collection, mostly from antiques stores, a few from family. Had them in frames, but with moves, I took them out and sewed them to a piece of fabric for a wall-hanging. This is tatting, knitting, and bobbin, as well as the humble and particularly American crochet. For our longtimers, sorry for the repeat. But I cannot resist an opportunity to show off. And, no, I did none of these. We have enough from our grandmothers' generation.
mcbaker
Re: TNBC MBC Stage 4
@scgal08 Hi there, glad to hear your feeling a bit better and always praying that Eribulin does a good job! Thinking of you this morning on treatment day may it go quick and smoothly. Hugs
@rlschaller In your pocket today for a nice stable scan🤗
cookie54
Re: Stage IV MBC Fitness
Hey Rhonda. It sounds like your doing pretty good. I hope so.
Thanks for the video for the neuropathy. There were a few in there I can add to those from my therapist. Some a little more aggressive. I have seen a bit of improvement so I'll keep going. Yes, the strength and balance I'd like restored.
gailmary
Re: Multiple skeletal Mets Strongly ER positive BC originally now showing as TNBC
I agree with the recommendation for a second opinion with an oncologist. I had a bone biopsy at the start of my stage 4 diagnosis (confirmed that it was metastatic breast cancer) but still showed the cancer as hormone positive (albeit less so). If there's a chance your biopsy results could be a false negative, I would encourage you to press for a second opinion with a second biopsy (as much as I'm sure you'd rather not have to get another biopsy!)
I've also read that breast cancer which started out as HR+ but then lost the HR expression, is different molecularly than cancer that started out as triple negative, and may respond better to immunotherapy.
sf-cakes
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@irishlove Congrats to the most amazing news!! May your cancer stay quiet for a very long time! Fingers crossed that you don't have to resort to your plan and DG gets the help she needs and deserves. As hard as it can be you're absolutely doing your job as her grandma.HUgs
@mara51506 Wrapping you in a hug, continue to let your emotions flow and take one day at a time. I agree with shanagirl your brain has been through a trauma and sometimes it just needs time to reset. Sending good thoughts your way today 🌺
@intolight Hope you're feeling well post chemo. Agree we are getting closer to the end of winter and it never feels quick enough!!
Coffee cheers to all here today, in your pockets for all your appts this week.❣️
cookie54
