MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish
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Welcome Dee! You will find lots of good information and support here. I certainly would be helpful if you could post what your path report says. Each person is unique in their diagnosis and knowing the details can allow us to help you through this process.
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3jays, I love the new avi
Dee, sorry for your news, but like the others said, if you give us more info we might be able to give you a little insight for some choices.
Eli, how did you miss the 600 page party announcement???? Well hell girls, it's Friday and we're at page 600, so let's get this party started!!!!
These guys asked if they could come...I couldn't turn them down
They said they'd pay for our treats
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Thanks Mar-I thought I must have only thought I made the 600 page observation since NO ONE mentioned it! And since no one else mentioned it, you can have Brad & I'll take George!
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PS Aren't we supposed to start having mystery pics again this weekend?
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dee35 ~ I know how scared you are. We have all been there. It's a very scary time, but the more you find out about the mass they removed and when you finally do decide on what tx (treatment) you will do/have, it will be better. I didn't have to have chemo because of a test they ran on the speciman called an Oncotype DX which determines whether or not chemo will benefit you or not. Ask your MO (Medical Oncologist) if they will do that for you. Also, your age is a determining factor & the grade/stage of the tumor which is in the pathology report. Always get copies of all the pathology reports for your own records. (get copies of everything they do on/for you-it is your right to have them)
I don't want to overload you at this time. Please let us know what you find out & then we can be of more help, okay?
You are not alone, we are here for you.
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600 pages!!
Hooray!!!!
Celebrate! Celebrate! Dance to the music!!
Aw, shake, shake, shake! Shake, shake, shake!
Shake your booty! Shake your booty!
Let's dance at this party!
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Sorry, no more dancing for me!! I was diagnosed in the ER on Thursday night with a long QT rhythym in my heart!! No excitement good or bad until I can get on the proper meds to save my life!! It may be medication-induced or be natural, but the doctor even printed out sheets for me to see how serious it is. They had me stay overnight hooked up like a video game with a crash-cart just outside the door. It may be as simple as stopping 2 of my meds or as difficult as getting an implant to defib my heart. The machines were beeping alarms all night long, it was very humbling.....
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Oh Barbe, I can imagine how scared you are. Be careful. I hope it's just a matter of stopping the medicines. I do have a friend who had that surgery to implant a defribulator in her heart. She's my age and it was over 10 years ago already. They found out it was something genetic and one of her sisters had to have the surgery too, as well as her father. They're all doing fine now. Hope you don't have to do that though.
Story of my life, a page late and a dollar short for the party. And I just know George and I would have hit it off.0 -
I`m pretty sure it`s not genetic as I didn`t have it a year ago. So, it`s a very good chance this will be as simple as stopping the two meds! The other option is that I`ve had it, but it`s never been caught on film before and now it is so bad that it has been caught every time. All 4 ECGs showed it.
I would have taken George, but I`m not supposed to get excited, so I`ll give you back Brad when I`m finished with him....yawn....
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I really am laughing out loud! Thanks for the laugh.
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Barbe - WTH - sorry you are having to go through this. Hoping you can get some answers and relief real soon. Besides, I am starting a new quilt project and may need your help. The last time I asked for help from you the project turned out great. You do remember the blue/black batik one? Seriously, please get better soon.
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Barbe.....how scary! I am so glad they caught it and hopefully can figure out the best course of treatment for you. Take care, big hugs!
Eli...well it is confusing. I have neck issues but they have been ongoing for years. My PCP ordered PT for my neck. The therapist says that the discs in my neck are so tight that he is not surprised I have such little mobility. He said the discs are likely compressed which is common as we age. Figures. During PT a couple weeks ago, a different therapist noticed I was limping and asked what was wrong. I told her that my lower back hurt. She said that was an easy adjustment and did a few things. Did not help, two days later she did it again. That sent me straight to the hell pain train! After two days of bed rest it got better but then I saw my PCP and told him he ordered the MRI on my lower spine, which caught the herniated disc. I thought he would order the MRI for my neck too but he did not. Guessing I have old age disease with that.
Sherry, try not to worry about the neck pain. It is common I know that much and is likely nothing serious in your case. I'll be in your pocket hon! I think it will be all good news.
Welcome Dee.......I hope you are feeling better and know that you can come here for all the help and support you need. Your doctor should outline the course of treatment for you. Don't worry...you will be fine in time for your daughter's wedding!
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Mar, I get Clooney, because Brad doesn't do a thing for me
The treats look excellent, thanks!0 -
Ew, Barbe, that sucks. Especially since it means you have to make do with Brad
. I hope they get you all fixed up soon.0 -
Welcome Dee! You'll find these ladies very helpful I am sure.
Barbe- I am so sorry you aren't feeling well but will hope stopping a medication or two will resolve the issue.... (((hugs))))
600+ pages!!! Wow! You ladies can have George & Brad but if anyone see Hugh Jackman, BACK OFF!!!! lol......
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janis, I feel less confused now. The first chiro I ever went to said something like, "If you have trouble with the foundation [lower back,] the upper floors [cervical spine] are going to be wobbly too." It does seem like they should be doing some (gentle) PT for the lower also. See if they offer that decompression.
Barbe, That's terrifying! I'm sorry 2012 got off to such a scary start for you. I will hope that making a change in meds can undo that condition. Glad they want to eliminate some meds, instead of adding more. I know you have quite an array already so a decrease might do the trick. Establish a new balance, and try not to stress. But remember, this is the place you can do your dancing and virtual feasting, not to mention hook up with the heartthrobs (pun intended,) without any ill effect.
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I did overlook the 600 PAGE observation, must have been out on a long walk yesterday. Sorry.
The thread is as long as a Stephen King novel now, but I think we have more plot twists here, horror of a more real nature, and more character development. I think we are about equal on the product placement (but he probably get some bonus for all his mentions.)
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Barbe, ((((warm hugs and good thoughts for you now))).
Party? Hunks? count me in! Really, I'm just here for the food. Yummm! Where's the foo foo drinks?
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Is the "Eve of Destruction" in your wake E?
Barbe-girl, Mum has posted in the garden, but when you are able you should copy & past over there. I'm with E-it's nice they want to eliminate meds instead of adding more for the start of the winnowing process! Take it slow & easy.
Mystery Pic, anyone?
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Oops even after the reminder I forgot it is Sat. Here's the MP:
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MP guess - A cloud in a photo?
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MP: Want to say two prokaryotic cells hooking up in the Primordial Soup, but that wasn't captured on film, so I'll say ICE CUBE in a frothy liquid.
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I'd like to bring Jason to the "Over 600 Page Party" if ya'll don't mind
He looks a little crabby for a party, but we could put a bag over his head....
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Barb so sorry you had trip to the ER but glad they figured out what is going on. Hopefully they can correct it with less meds.
I think the old Brad is hot, but not so much the new brad.
MP-I'll say the space shuttle
I realized I have a couple of busy weeks ahead of me. Neck MRI on Monday, Pain Dr and MO on Friday, the next MOnday breast MRI then the following week follow up with BS from last surgery. My wire fell out right before surgery so they want an MRI to double check to make sure everything was gotten since the marking got messed up right before surgery. They think everything is OK but just a precaution. then I guess if something is really wrong with my neck I'll be going to some sprecialist for that. Whew I'm tired already.
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Eph, I don't want things to get boring, so let's switch the guys for a while!!
Barbe, wow ... just a visual of those machines beeping all night with the crash cart outside the door is enough to get anyone upset. I hope and pray they get things resolved sooner than later.
MP - taken underwater looking up at the sun
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barb, i'm so sad to read of your trip to the ER. i'm sending positive energy that the problem can be corrected with reducing your meds. i'm thinking about you.
MP: looking out an airplane window at a fire on the ground?
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MP - Dolphin or whale in ocean taken from a helicopter above?
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1. A new island emerging from the ocean
or
2. the moon
Trish
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Barbe- Yikes. Will be thinking of you.
MP- Closeup of a jellyfish.0 -
MP - dent on car or other metal?
I now have a HORRID cough. Obviously hospital-induced!!! It hurts so much to cough that I am up eating icecream to soothe my angry throat. Took 2 Oxycontins hoping to stop the cough centre in my brain!
That man has bigger breasts than me...he isn`t allowed in my bed!!
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