MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish
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Barsco - Have you tried ginger, like candies or ginger tea? Forgot that one.
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Thanks all for letting me brag on my son a bit. Two of you Texas gals said I must be "one proud mama" so that must be a popular Texas phrase. I like it; and yes, I am. Since you asked, Eph, my other boy has one more month of study away in Greece. Some countries have providers that block Skype and I have not been able call with that since before my surgery, but it seems to be back and working so we are going to try today again.
Eph, I am sorry that the time has come for that dread trip to the vet for Ruby. Usually, because we all know and love our pets so well, we are able to KNOW when it is time. When I took my old girl at Thanksgiving time, her lifelong vet told me, "You gave her a good life and this is your final way to give to her as a loving pet owner." It is not right that they suffer. Even tho' our experience had lots of tears, I was actually shocked at how peaceful it was. I hope it is a gentle passing for Ruby too.
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Barsco.. DH has been on remeron for depression for years (no phsychiatrist involved) it has worked wonders for him,, but also made him gain quite a bit of weight.. My GP gave me seroquil a month ago.. very small dose, (again no phsychiatrist involved) He did tell me this was used for bi-polar as well as phsycosis (SP?) in large doses, but is also used for depression in small doses. This was the best option for me as it interfeered the least with Tamoxifen.. I know I already feel much better, I was in a dark place for awhile and finally asked for help.. Should have done it long ago..
Jo.. yay for your good news, now go spend your DD's inheritance
Eli.. Congrats, my devilspawn also grew up to be outstanding young men,
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I'm not a fan of Seroquel or Remeron, but it all stems from my mom being over-medicated from everything while in an ICU, and then step-down setting. She was a 98-lb. weakling being most likely being given the 200-lb. man dose. O.K., probably not, but she must not have been metabolising well and stuff would build up in her. I was always demanding a scale-back on the drugs for her.
A lot of the drugs we are given are for some major, heavy conditions; but used "off-label" we get just small doses for things like pain and depression. If they work, great, because no one needs to be worn down by pain or depresion. Since all things do not work for all people, we have to guinea pig ourselves with some of that stuff to find out if it does any good or not, and then there is the trick of getting just the right dosage too.
All you other moms who went through TEEN WARS: Who'd have thought after losing so many battles, we could still win the war?
Barbe1958, Hello, there you are! They may do those drugs differently in Canada?????
And now, we need to hear from Meece...seems she has a fabulous announcement of her own to make (and I should not have to go lurking around to find out about it either.) Come on Meece, let's hear the details. Can I be the first to call you "one proud Grandma?"
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Thanks everyone. On our walk this AM Ruby used 3 legs most of the way, so I knew it was time. It was very peaceful & the vet's office was extremely kind. It's a rough day here tho'; can't stop crying.
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Jo so happy for you!!!!!Great news!!I am sorry your having pain though
Rachel
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Elimar congrats!
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Eph...sorry about your Ruby. Its so hard
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Eph, I'm sorry too.
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Thanks to everyone for there comments, thoughts and experiences with various anti-depressants, anti-nausea meds etc. I appreciate all of it and will do my homework.
Luv - have some ginger tea in my cupboard. I really prefer the peppermint but have tried the ginger.
Eph - ((hugs))
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Eph, so sorry about your Ruby. My virtual arm is around you in this time of sorrow for you.
Eli~ Congrats on the news about your son. You have every right to be one proud mama and share with us!
And speaking of sharing..
My newest little grandchild, and first granddaughter...
She arrived four days early and we drove through the night(11 hours) to getthere. We are here for six more days and enjoying every minute with the family, but we are exhausted. Other than a minute here and a minute there, not much internet time. It has been a nice break from the daily thoughts about myself and my health, but I have missed you ladies and have much to catch up on.
Thanks, Eli~ for bringing me back!
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Meece - you must be bursting at the seams. How wonderful that you are able to be there with everyone. I can't see the picture but I bet she is beautiful!
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Hello Ladies, Its been a few weeks since I last checked in here, and now I am pretty out of date with the goings on. I read back a few pages, and want to send sympathy to Eph for the loss of Ruby. My 14 year old pom Jody is having similar troubles physically, and I can relate to how hard that is, but how important. Eli, having the DS enter doc program is a real pump! And seeing that little peanut of a GD, Meece, just blasted warmth into my heart.
I finished radiation last week, and am coming back from a three week virus as well. I have very little zip, which I dearly hope is a temporary thing. Not having had chemo, I am bewildered by the level of fatigue I am having. I vacuumed the floor and spot cleaned a little of it yesterday, and that wiped me out. Of course, I loathe vacuuming, so I am sure that factored in! I have a week to build up before going back to my job, so maybe by then I'll feel more like myself.
My best to everyone! I have so much respect for your positive attitudes in light of the stuff that STUPID cancer throws in the path.
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Meece she is beautiful!! Congratulations!!
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feel better mame
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Meece! Beautiful grandbaby girl! Congrats!
Rest mame, xoxoxo. Jo0 -
Eph - I'm so sorry about your Ruby. It's so hard, but what a loving way to say goodbye. And until you meet again. ((Eph))
Meece - How wonderful, a little girl for grandma to dote on - she's precious! Did you make the cute thing she's sleeping on? I love it, I want one... she looks so comfortable.
Mame - hope you get your energy back up soon. Rads will make you tired. I know what you mean about doing one thing and then you're worn out. It will get better, just rest. You need it for sure.
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Meece - can now see the pic of your grand - she is adorable! She looks so peaceful napping away without a care in the world. How beautiful.
Mame - take it easy, be good to yourself and get lots of rest! All that housework can wait!
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I'm a few pages behind so answering as I read!
Allie thanks so much for that detailed answer, I really appreciate it. I often say that it's more important to make a choice you're comfortable with than a choice others think is right for you. I applaud you for doing just that. As for me hanging around here, I love these guys! This room in particular has a lightheartedness about it that is just plain old fun!
Eli, congrats to you and your son...that's so awesome.
Eph, I am so very sorry about Ruby I'm glad it was peaceful and I hope you are just a little less sad each day. Hugs hon.
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I had to shave my legs and underarms for the first time in 6 months and started bawling! I never, in a million years, thought I would see the day when I would be ecstatic that I had to shave my legs and underarms!!!!!
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Omg Maryah! Puberty flashback, lol! Xoxox Jo
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Meece, she is precious! What is her name? Give her extra kisses from all her cyber grandmoms!
MameMe, fatigue is a very real and common side effect of rads. I hope you aren't pushing to go back to work so soon. We all differ, but many of us felt the effects for weeks after the last radiation. It diminished over time, but definitely lasted more than a week in my case. Agree with letting the housework go and resting whenever you can.
Okay, I think I'm current for the moment! To anyone having tests this week, leave room (and crumbs) in your pocket and I'll tag along
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Elimar - hope your 1st chemo infusion goes well today!
It's a good day to kill cancer!
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Huh....what did I miss...I didn't know it was TODAY! It's a GREAT day to kill cancer!!!!!
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Jo - I missed that too. Eli - go get'em girl. Kick that shi**y CA to the curb.
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Yes, it was today and I did it! I did good (or well, for my grammar conscious sisters.)
I didn't recruit any Middies for the pockets because I knew it would be a long, long day and it was. I already knew I was just going to regard it as a JOB. (Whew! Been a long time since I had one of those. This was like the full eight hours (8-4) and I had to eat lunch "at my desk" too.)
The first three hours passed like a dream because I spent most of the time gloating. Gloating that I had persuaded (read: worn down) my MO into giving me a Ca/Mg infusion right before and right after my platinum drug(*) which is supposed to help with the short term neuropathy S/Es and possibly prevent long term or permanent ones. This does not work for ALL, but it has worked for some. Because I have fibromyalgia in hand and feet already, I am going into this with paranoia about the chemo worsening the peripheral neuropathy and it becoming permanent.
(*) My platinum drug is oxaliplatin. This is not a B/C drug. Some B/C ladies do get other platinum drugs (cisplatin, carboplatin) and the Ca/Mg is supposed to have similar neuropathy blocking effects with those (in some people, doesn't work across the board for every person.) Anyone interested can do their own online research.
I also get my old friend 5-FU (fluorouracil) again. Part of that therapy is infusion and part is (can you guess?) the take-home pump AGAIN! Yes, I am toting my old "boss in a bag" as I type this. The good news is it stays on only two days. If I could wear it for two and a half weeks straight, two days at a time will not break me.
SO FAR SO GOOD FOR ME.
Every day a new freakout...just as I move past my Chemo Newbie apprehension, I catch the online news about the bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon about an hour ago. WTF! Tho' I did not mention it previously, that is where my son will be headed to school, so I must avidly follow what all that is about. I will be back soon because i wanted to comment on some other posts, but I have to follow this news.
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HNS I love the cartoon! It should definitely be sent to anyone beginning treatment!
Elimar-I am certain that Hitler is going to be very sorry he had to make a reappearance in your life! I have no doubt that you can twirl him by the short hairs & make him say uncle!
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Eph3,
I can sympathise with you on losing your beloved Ruby. I had to do the same w/ my sweet Golden Retriever, Casey, who was 14 yrs. He was my "3rd" child & best buddy! What helped me the most in dealing w/ my grief, was I read several books on Pet Loss. It seemed to ease my pain. "The Loss of a Pet" by Wallace Sife & "Goodbye Friend" by Gary Kowalski are good choices. Also, a few websites like www.aplb.org & www.petlosssupport.lefora.com will connect you to others dealing with their grief. Worth a try.
My heart goes out to you.
Linda
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Thank you Linda.
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Eli - I had a feeling when I woke up that it was a great day to kill some cancer! What a long day for you though. I bet you are glad it's over! How unfortunate that you have a tag along with you again. But as you noted - two days will seem like a breeze after the last pairing up of two and a half weeks. I hope that the Ca/Mg helps with any unwanted SEs. Go get em Eli!
How horrible that the marathon was marred by such a tragic occurance. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected. I just don't understand why things like this have to happen.
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