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  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,200


    Kathy, I hope the Christening went well. Could everyone stand up? (except maybe the baby.)


    Leah, I hope everything has calmed down by now. Hopefully, your scan will be rescheduled soon.


    We are getting another storm today. But since we are in the NE, we treat it like any other day. Also being on an island the snow does not last long, so usually disappears before it turns that ugly gray color.


    I had to laugh when I was picking out my Christmas tree, I didn't brake in time to make a turn and skidded abit, so I just pretended I was heading for the other entrance around the corner. (I grew up in FL, but have learned to drive in the snow since I have lived here for 30 years)


    I'm back to using a pillow behind my back. Tennis ball belt was not comfortable. It was funny, in the sleep study report they said if I qualified for sleep apnea treatment to let them know. Aren't they the ones who should let me know? Oh well, I have lost 5 lbs so far!!

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894

    Hi ladies hope this finds you well and happy. Popping in with a bit of research on drugs and hypertension(high blood pressure). Hope you find it useful :)  Have a blissful Christmas L&H&P's Sheila, sassy

    EXCELLENT NEWS, WILL MAKE US ALL HAPPY------------YOO_HOOOOOEVERYONE :)

    I was looking for the journal article on google re: Tylenol, NSAIDS, an Hypertension.. This is a different article. It was a synopsis of the original article Written for the lay public. It's written very well. It states what I stated about NSAIDS and tylenol.  EXCEPT that aspirin was found to NOT be a problem in older ladies, but can be a problem in younger ladies. Please, save this article for future reference. You may be able to help someone else.

    http://www.drugs.com/news/otc-pain-relievers-linked-blood-pressure-women-1517.html

    Another article written so lay people can read it. Information taken from the original journal article.

    http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Hypertension/1555

    Original abstract that above articles were taken from. An abstract just hits the highlights of a research paper. The full article is the source for the above articles.

    http://hyper.ahajournals.org/content/46/3/500.abstract?HITS=10&andorexacttitle=and&maxtoshow=&RESULTFORMAT=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&searchid=1124292305011_1111&hits=10&title=Non%20Narcotic%20Analgesic%20Dose&journalcode=hypertensionaha&stored_search=&sortspec=relevance&search_url=http%253A%252F%252Fhyper.ahajournals.org%252Fcgi%252Fsearch&andorexacttitleabs=and&andorexactfulltext=and

    I like to read the original articles only to see if they are done according to good science. BUT they can be difficult to read b/c they get real crazy with techno speak. After reading the techno speck original article then I look for the best "human" translation. The above two sited articles are the best translations from the original journal article YAY>

  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 8,151

    Chrissy, I have a grill/griddle that size, too, but I didn't/don't like cleaning it.  It's supposed to be nonstick but the "nonstickness" isn't the best.

    Leah, everything stops here in the south USA when it snows.  The schools are usually shut down.  What unfortunate timing for you.

    I ordered travelsox today for that long airplane trip from CA to AUS in January.  I also downloaded 7 library books on my Kindle to bring along for reading.  Our departure date, Jan. 9, is getting closer! 

  • QCA
    QCA Member Posts: 1,150

    Good information, Sas.  Thanks!  I'm allergic to NSAIDs and can only take Tylenol, and haven't taken anything for pain for over 3 years now.  I also have hypertension and take several meds for that.

    Nancy, the christening went very well, and DS and SIL could stand!  DS did the half marathon in 2 hrs 17 minutes, and DIL made it 10 1/2 miles.  I thought they both did fine, especially since it was a cold, rainy day.  And DGD got sick the day after the christening with her first RSV and ear infection.  On antiB's now, so hopefully she'll be okay for the big Christmas party on Saturday.  Many of DH's relatives haven't seen her yet.

    And yes, they are supposed to tell YOU if you have sleep apnea, not the other way around.   And congrats on the weight loss, too.

    Tomorrow is DH's prep day for his colonoscopy on Thursday.  I plan to lay low and hopefully finish up the shopping!

    Hope everyone's doing well,

    Kathy

  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 1,997

    Hi everybody. 

    I noticed it is Marybe's birthday this week. It popped up on my computer. She was really a great lady wasn't she? 

    I go to physical therapy, the car accident on Sept 3 really did a number on my thorasic spine. I think the pt is helping some but the pain in my thorasic spine really hurts so bad that I cant go anywhere. 

    I thought you all might like to know that Anne from the But Doctor I hate Pink blog is in the Best Health blogs contest again. She can win $1,000. to put toward her sones college education. Here is the url http://www.healthline.com/health/best-health-blogs-contest It takes me about 10 seconds to vote once a day. There are 33 days left. Ann is off of chemo because it was killing her bone marrow. She sleeps a lot these days and some days finds it too much to post a little items asking for votes. Her son graduates this year and it is her goal to be there. Anne was Cool Breeze on here. After she became stage 4 she stopped posting much here. Anne offers lots of encouragement to other BC women.

    Christmas really snuck up on this year. I still have to wrap and mail a few presents. 

    Our weather here is very grey with lots of Fog. Seattle area winter. 

    DGD is 3 now and has this crazy vocabulary. Yesterday she was trying to explain something to me and I misunderstood her. She responded "specifically I was talking about _ _ _ _ ."   specifically, at three?   

    Have a good Christmas, 

    Love Gingerbrew

  • Alyson
    Alyson Member Posts: 3,737

    Hi all just quick note to say it's seven years today I was diagnosed.
    Not bad considering BS and once didn't think I would make two years. So
    here I am and intend being around for a very long time. I made scan
    appoint for later in January - my choice.

    Christmas sure has crept up, did my baking today - fruit mince pie, Belgium biscuits and shortbread. Will try to get presents sorted later I think I am there. But now my neighbour has delivered a 'treat' for us so will have to find something at least for the children.

    Big hugs to all

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438

    Hi all!

    Thanks Sas, as always you have some very good information.

    Carole, yes mine is supposed to be non stick as well but I think I'm going to invest in some of that grill magic I found.......just so I don't have to scrub.......lol......I must be getting lazy in my old age but I can find way better things to do than scrub a grill......lol.  Oh enjoy your trip!!!

    Ooo Nancy!  So glad you managed to get into that next opening and not end up in an accident!   Scary!!!!   Yay you on your weight loss!!!   That is fabulous!!!

    Kathy so glad the Christening went off without a hitch and that your DS and SIL could stand after doing the walk.  Hoping DGD gets well soon as there is nothing worse than a sick child.......I feel so bad for the little ones but they do bounce back remarkably quickly.  Fingers crossed that your DH's colonoscopy goes well.

    Ginger, yes Marybe's birthday is the 23rd........I still can't make myself delete her from my friends list nor my phone.......sigh!......I do still miss her and her gentle but strong way of looking at things.   She sure was a remarkable woman.

    I also follow Anne's blog......now there is another remarkable woman!

    Three year olds have a way of surprising us with their vocabulary......lol......I remember when my now 18 yr old GS was that age he could really baffle us with his words......oh and I might add that he still does, so nothing has changed.

    Aly congrats on your seven year cancerversary!!!!.......you have my permission to keep on defying the doc's odds......lol.......we want you around for a whole lot longer yet!

    That same GS got his ATAR (year 12) graduation marks today.  They are the marks that say whether or not he has earned a place at University in the course of his choice.  We are so proud of him.......he achieved a 93.25 / 100 so has definitely gotten in.....yay!!!

    For those in the Northern Hemisphere.....stay warm!!   For those in the Southern Hemisphere.....stay cool!....lol.    Have a good day all!

    Love n hugs.   Chrissy

  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 1,997

    Alyson, congratulations on 7 years! Keep on keepin on girl!    

    Chrissy I too have all our departed friends still on my facebook. I just can't be serious about deleting them. 

    My Dd passed her national certification test for Marriage and family counseling. I am so proud of her. I was sick when she got her Master's Degree so I didn't get her anything special then. Now I want to get her a gold cuff bracelet that she can keep forever. I found a vintage one that has a beautiful slightly swirled patter with part polished and part marked to make contrast. I need to go ahead and buy it. She can return it if anything is a problem so I feel more secure. I sure hope she will love it.     Who knew there would be soooo many choices.  

    All of your baking sounds delicious, enjoy. 

    Love GInger

  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,200

    I picked a hard time of year to diet, but am hanging in there. Went to a cookie swap last night, but only ate 3 cookies and gave the bag I brought home to the men painting the inside of my house. 

    The cookie swap was my local BC support group. We laughed so hard!!!!! We share so honestly there. We cried a little too. But it was mostly us laughing about boob blow outs and such. A lot like here. 

    Congrats on the smart kids getting degrees and into university.  We just swell up with pride when our kids do well, don't we?

  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 8,151

    Alyson, how wonderful that you surprised your BS and Oncologist by living much longer than two years!  Wishing you many more healthy years.

    The gold bracelet sounds really special, Ginger.  My parents gave me a beautiful watch when I graduated from college.  I still have it even though the face is so tiny I would need a magnifying glass to tell time!  It was a Witnauer (sp?).  I'll have to google and find out if that watch is still made. 

    I was sabotaged today by a very well-intentioned man at the YMCA (gymn) where I went to exercise.  He gave me a little Christmas stocking filled with candy.  Some of it was chocolate and before the day was over, I ate it!  He makes up these little stocking treats at Christmas and hands them out to people wherever he goes.  He's a very nice man.

    I remember Marybe.  I really admired her for her spirit and courage.  She was never self-pitying.  Another bc sister who passed away this year was Michelle (luv rving).  She fought so valiantly and was a real inspiration to all of us on the What's for Dinner? thread.  I also will never forget Apple.  I feel fortunate to have "known" all three of these remarkable women. 

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894

    :) sas

  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 3,600

    Carole, I so agree. I will never forget any of them either, but especially Marybe. She was the first I came to respect, love and then lost.

  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 1,929

    Oh I do miss those women. Apple and I had a special connection; we were on the Stage III boards at the same time and then moved to Stage IV at about the same time.

    I had the PET scan on Tues. I should get the answers this week. I know there's progression (TMs are up and they're pretty reliable for me) but the question is how much and where. New tx will be Faslodex if there's not too much progression or chemo (don't know which one) if there's a lot of progression. Obviously I'm hoping for Faslodex.

    Leah

  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,200

    Hoping for less progression right along with you, Leah! 

  • QCA
    QCA Member Posts: 1,150

    Wow, so many posts here!  Great!

    Ginger, hope PT helps you more soon.  Back pain is so miserable.  Congrats to DD, and the gold bracelet sounds perfect.  Vocabularies of grandchildren are amazing, and I think how they develop is based on how others speak to them.  "Specifically", what a huge word for a 3 year old!

    Alyson, so glad you proved everyone wrong and are still around to tell the tale!  i know I consider myself fortunate to know you.  

    Chrissy, outstanding GS you have there!  Congrats to him too.  Thanks for asking about DH's colonoscopy.  It went well, nothing found, and not due for another 10 years.  Both of us slept a lot that afternoon!

    Leah, I so hope for not much progression for you.  Hope your snow situation is better now, too.

    Carole, don't beat yourself down about the chocolate.  You're doing great, and as my father used to say, " when you're dieting, it does you good to have something you shouldn't every now and then".  And I too loved Michelle.

    Chabba, Marybe was always one of the kindest people on these boards, so kind to everyone.  She is and always will be missed.  I sometimes think of Tim and "Daddy" and wonder how they're doing.  I also miss Isabella, and Melissa (Still Vertical").  

    DGD is better and will be coming to the big Christmas party (the one we're hosting) for DH's family, but now DGS#1 is sick.  Hopefully DS and DGS#2 will come tomorrow, but DIL and her mother will probably stay home.  We're ready, I guess.  Turkey's cooked and dressing is ready to be baked in the morning, cake is made, and all that remains is gravy and DH's mushroom pie.  Tables ready at church too.  Everyone else will show up with side dishes, desserts, and someone's bringing a ham.  I'll be glad when this is over!!  Then it's on to DGS#2's birthday on Sunday.  

    Have a good weekend, everyone.

    Kathy

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184

    You all wear me out!

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438

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    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL!!!!!!

  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 8,151

    I will be doing some cooking today and tomorrow for Christmas dinner at my younger sister's house.  All five of my siblings and their spouses are supposed to be there.  Also my mother, who will turn 91 on the 27th.  We'll have three or four children.  Not sure about the fourth.  They are great-nieces and a great-nephew.  It should be a nice family get-together.  The dinner will be informal and buffet style with lots of food.  Too many carbs! 

    Wishing everyone a joyful and blessed holiday season, whether or not you celebrate Christmas. 

  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 1,997

    Merry Christmas to all of  you. I hope your time with friends and family is filled with peace and joy. 

    Love Ginger

  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 3,600

    A Blessed and Peaceful Christmas to all!  May your Holidays be Happy.

  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,200

    Merry Christmas to everyone!!!! 

    I get a day off from my diet! Thanks Santa!

  • QCA
    QCA Member Posts: 1,150

    A very Merry Christmas to you all!!

    Kathy

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646

    Chrissy, it's Ducky....I have a question...for you.....do you remember the name of the thread we jumped from when you started your new thread....would have  been in 2011......checked through, but nothing seemed familiar.....

    Have not talked lately, but remember you always..also Carole, SoCalLisa and her beautiful pictures...and your adorable baby in the Avatar.....

    Hope you had a great holiday......and hope your memory is better then mine...."thanks Chrissy...will check back...your still in my favorites...I remember being one of the first people on your thread when you started it.....you gave a newcomer some great advice that eased my fears.......hope I remembered to thank you......if not..thanks girlfriend.....".hugs

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438

    Hi Ducky!  How lovely to hear from you.......I do hope you are doing okay. I'm still plodding along as we do.......lol.  Hope you have had a great Christmas and had time to enjoy the whole family.

    The thread you are looking for is ' Can we have a thread for 'older' people with cancer'. And the forum is Older than 60 years with cancer.  I'm using my iPad as GS has my computer else I would put in the link for you but you should be able to find it easily enough.

    Love n hugs.    Chrissy

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646

    I'm good..hope you are too?...I do see you on other threads, and on your own, but sometimes you get stuck with a couple and never leave..you were one of the first people I talked to after my dx.....

    Not going to that thread...once I left I did not go back.....had mentioned that you started you own, but could not remember, which one we left.... I was actually talking about it with GrannyDukes...shocked that I  forgot the name...my long term Is usually good..

    Well here is hoping for a healthy New Year for us all......will not be a stranger....will come back soon.....hugs

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438

    Thanks Ducky I'm doing okay but there are a few more lumps in my neck and I'm short of breath so I'm figuring that the BC is on the move........I get to see my doc on the 7th and I'm guessing there will be scans etc to check but in general I'm doing just fine and I plan on being around a whole lot longer yet.

    Yes, please don't be a stranger! Even if you just pop in to say hi........it is really lovely to see you.

    Love n hugs.    Chrissy

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646

    Chrissy...your such a fighter, and a spirit raiser.....your outlook will keep you around or many years....really wish I could rub up against you, and maybe some would latch on to me.....

    It's not the cancer, I walked through all that...it's the AI, and how it destroys your QOL.....I try being positive, but it is tough when getting out of a chair is a chore, but girlfriend, if you can do it.......I should be embarrassed to complain......

    Hope your scans and your visit goes very well.....if anyone deserves good news it is you.....hugs, and a healthy 2014..........I laugh sometimes when we say healthy New Year, we rarely say happy........figured it out.......with BC...if your healthy while dealing with it......your gonna be happy....that's for sure....lol

  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 8,151

    Hi, Ducky.  I'm still on the Older BC'ers discussion forum.  I had dropped off for a year or so and then came back.  We have a very congenial group with some newcomers who have been recently dx'ed.  Feel free to drop in and say hi.  Jo used to be one of the regulars but she moved on to a religious forum, I believe. 

    DH and I received our travel packets from Collette Vacations for the big trip to Australia and New Zealand.  I'm getting excited.   Except when I think about that 14 hr. plane trip.  Kinda dreading that, but bought the compression travelsox.  I've never been able to sleep on a plane or in a car.  I don't ever nap during the day.  But I'm hoping to get some sleep on the plane because we arrive in Brisbane and immediately take another plane to Cairn. 

    I'm up 5 1/2 lbs over the last few days.  Can't even slip my wedding ring on my finger with all the carb bloating.  And today my sister and I are taking her daughter and our mother out to lunch for my mother's 91st birthday, which is today.  After today I'll go back on healthy eating.  I know that about 3 lbs of the extra weight is fluid retention. 

    I've been on arimidex since Sept. 2009.  A few months over 4 yrs.  I've decided to stop taking it during our trip.  Then I'll start again afterwards and continue until I finish up the 5th yr. next Sept.  Then I plan to stop.  It will be wonderful not to experience the hot flushes, which have been worse the last few days with the unhealthy eating. 

    Happy Friday!


  • kathindc
    kathindc Member Posts: 1,667

    Carole, I fly 12 hours non-stop to Tokyo to visit my son and his family.  I finally broke down and bought a pair of noise canceling earphones.  They are a God send.  Bought them before I started losing my hearing and after being dx with hearing loss and told not to be around loud noises, I'm glad I have them as they cut down tremendously on the noise.  It helps with the sleep because so much of the engine noise is blocked.  I even have to take them off to hear DH talking to me and he is right next to me! 

  • QCA
    QCA Member Posts: 1,150

    Chrissy, I certainly hope the cancer is NOT on the move again and that your dr visit on the 7th and scans if needed reveal nothing alarming.  Hope you had a lovely Christmas with your family.

    Carole, I've never had that long a flight, in fact, never been out of this country.  I'm not sure I could sleep on a plane, but I certainly can sleep on long car rides!  Kathindc had a great suggestion, too.  14 hours is a long long time!  I'm starting my 4th year of arimidex and no longer have the hot flashes, but still have the joint issues. 

    Good to see  you here Ducky!

    We had a nice Christmas indeed.  DIL's mother baked a ham, so I just did side dishes and desserts and it was easier than usual, which was good.  DIL's mother said she was moving here after her retirement (she's 66 or 67), and my DS visibly paled at the thought!  Really though, she has no family in NC or anywhere near except DIL and the grandchildren, so I'm not surprised.

    Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

    Kathy

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