CRAZY TOWN WAITING ROOM - TESTS coming up? All Stages Welcome.
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What is this with jury duty just now? Mine doesn't start until three days after I next see my MO, though.
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My PCP's nurse practitioner agreed to write a letter for jury duty. The lady at the courthouse was very nice about, and is just having them fax over the letter.
I called my MO's office this morning because I had some weird symptoms over the weekend. A couple of times I smelled something that wasn't there. Of course my MO is out of town. I have an appointment to see his nurse practitioner tomorrow morning. It seems like that wait is forever.
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Seriously? I have a problem with my thumb, too! Crazy. I think it's arthritis. Good times.
You may have seen this, but...
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Iammags, that is so true! That's exactly what I did this weekend. I'm a bit alarmed that my doctor's office wants to see me, I was hoping they'd tell me to stay off the Internet and calm down.
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Cubbie- I think that it's just too tempting to go online. Sometimes I just can't help myself. Of course, that's how I found this forum so it's not all bad
I hope that your news, when you get it, is all good. It's scary not to know.
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last time I was called for jury duty the judge asked at the start if anyone had issues, folks got to go up to talk to hi, privately and we're excused with cause, course NYC judges never did that but maybe cubbie you will be lucky
Sun is out, just finished my taxes.....yeah for me
Definitelty, reaching on line for your symptoms will kill you, best to not but I always do
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Good Morning Crazies,
PMR, Good to see you posting. It's been my experience that none of the doctors really want to admit our side effects came from any of their treatments. It's almost a big joke for me anymore. It gives me a chuckle waiting for the same canned response. My MO says NONE of my symptoms are from chemo. I've definitely mastered the eye roll over these past few years. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that you've had your LAST surgery and you have zero problems from here on out!!
Robin, I really like that yard. We need one of those in Crazy Town. Also, a tree house!!! I'd LOVE to spend a few days in a tree house. LOVE the jury duty excuse!! hahahahaha
JAN, How are you feeling? I hope your cold stayed a cold and didn't morph into something worse!!
Brightsky, Welcome to our Crazy Town thread!! We will all be in your pocket on Thursday. Wishing NO GROWTH for the lump under your arm. Please pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable. You're in good hands with this crazy group!!
Iris, Thanks for the good wishes and encouragement. It must be so nice to have a cleaning lady!! I'm glad the Tylenol and sinus spray helped with the headache. YAY for tax completion!!
Marie711, Good to see you posting. Good grief you've been through A LOT. So much stinkin' cancer. I think the amount of people being diagnosed is out of control. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. I hope your DH is doing ok after his stroke. You deserve an extra scoop of Ativan sprinkles.
Iammags, Welcome to our thread!! Please pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable. The Ativan sprinkles flow freely in Crazy Town. I'm very glad you found us.
Katy, Sending reinforcements to get you out of the rabbit hole!! Come into the light!!
Ducky, I'll be thinking of you all week. I know Friday is the day of your settlement. All of the crazies will be in your pocket.
Tomboy, Hi!!
Lucy, How is my twin today???
Cubbie, I've always found it curious that our symptoms pop up on the weekend when no one is around. That's a very quick trip to Crazy Town. As far as jury duty goes.......show up in this outfit....
I bet they excuse you mighty fast!! hahaha This is my tent outfit that I wear since I've gained so much weight. It's the only thing that fits!!
Jersey, In your pocket today!! Hope it's not too Crazy.
Octo, Just one splash of vodka?????? Well that's the problem!! A double shot should be the minimum requirement.
Molly, Thank you for the soft, cozy blanket!! I can never have too many of those!!! How is Wyatt today???
I've been wrapped in my really cool quilt all weekend.
I'm thinking about taking it with me on Thursday!! It's my new security blankie thanks to JAN and our Miss Katy!!!
Rainy, I have thumb cancer too!!!!!! Probably another one of those chemo SE's that they deny!!
QM, It's a jury duty epidemic!!
Shorfi, Thinking of you, as always.
Gaia, Sending good thoughts your way.
Sula, I hope you're healing quickly from the falls. I miss you and your food porn!!
Sending love to all the crazies.....Italy, Poppy, M0mmy, Pennsygal, Littleblue, Rose, Eggroll, Notagain, 7 of 9, April, and all the quiet crazies that haven't posted in awhile. Wishing you all a pain free, peaceful day.
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I miss Sula too. Popped in to say that the last time I made it to the second day of the picking process for jury duty, there was a little tiny oriental woman, who, when asked if she could be an impartial jurist said " heck no! he here? he guilty!" she was summarily dismissed and escorted to the door.
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Katy and Jan, that quilt is gorgeous! Slow, thanks for asking about Wyatt. It was the weekend from HELL. He was so, so sick but turned the corner this morning after 3 doses of antibiotics. He really scared me this time. Tomboy, that is a great way out of jury duty! Last time I was there I was in the jury box waiting for my turn to be interviewed. The defense attorney posed a question to another potential juror about a possible defense for his client. It was so absurd I guess I rolled my eyes because he used a peremptory challenge on me not the person he was interviewing! Ducky, I hope DGD is adapting to her new diagnosis.
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Thanks for being in my pocket today crazies! Rads went fine, Herceptin was the usual, doc visit went ok... She put me on Arimidex instead of Tamoxifen. I see an integrative onc on Monday about complementary medicine/supplements that I'm taking, as well as others I may take. We'll see. I'm not thrilled about Arimidex, but I hear the SEs are easier to deal with than Tamoxifen... Trying to dial down and breathe. If anyone has Arimidex info, please let me know...
Hugs to all...gonna go try and nap for a bit.
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Hi JerseyGirl- I just realized we are almost twins. I was 5cm Triple positive. No nodes. Herceptin done December. So about 6 months difference. I refused RX and did 4 cycles TCH. Hang in there and be gentle with yourself! Glad your taking a nap👏🏻😁
Octogirl- . I just got the prescription for Armidex, but like I posted earlier its in the bathroom cabinet. Waiting until things settle down after my exchange before I start a whole new bunch of SE. Thank you for reminding me the importance. My plan: recover from surgery last week and then take the plunge.
SlowDeepBreath- thank you for making me laugh seriously. Chemo does not have lingering SE and is not responsible for any of this crap we deal with daily. Your blanket is beautiful!!
Tomboy- you made me laugh too about the Asian lady getting out of jury duty.
Molly - I am sorry I missed your post. Is Wyatt your son?
Marie711- I am so sorry to hear about your reoccurrence and your DH stroke, as well as family members too. I understand more than you will ever know. This is my second BC. 1st in left 2006. My mom and sister both had BC. They are alive and well. My brother had a stroke July 5. 2015 was the worst year I ever knew. Hugs and prayers for you and all of your family.
Love and hugs!🙏
I am happy for small things! Cheetos with my watermelon, a normal BM after none since surgery and the sun is out.
Patty
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Jersey, come join the Arimidex thread For Arimidex (Anastrozole) users, new, past, and ongoing I am taking anastrozole. It has been 4 months. I am not miserable, the SE's are better than the alternative and there are many women with little to no SE's. I have been told brand name or the generic by manufacturer TEVA is better.
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Mmm...cheetos and watermelon!!! Someone is talking my language!
Molly, I am so glad to hear that Wyatt is doing better!
Octogirl
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Jersey- glad you made it through the day. Hope we didn't leave too many crumbs in your pocket.
Molly, I'm glad Wyatt has turned the corner.
As I mentioned before I'm in a huge funk, head first down the rabbit hole, but I am reading along and sending warm thoughts and hugs to all. I don't have a particular reason for the way I feel, which makes me feel guilty. I just am not enjoying life, and can't find the joy in little things that has so often sustained me in the past.
Thinking of our Beppy, with some big appointments this week. Love our mayor!
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Katy, guilt is really not necessary in Crazy Town. Explanations to self or others: optional. What you feel is what you feel. I think a lot of us miss the joy in life right now....I know I do. sending you big hugs!!!
of course, if I had cheetos and watermelon...I might feel differently. (Just Kidding!)
But I am hoping the attached photo will bring perspective, if not joy. This is a photo I took a few weeks ago up at Armstrong Redwoods State Park in Sonoma.
xoxox
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Count me in as another one who's massively intrigued by cheetos and watermelon. A winning entry for the cafe menu on the Crazytown porch, yes?
Jersey, glad you survived a tough day.
And I'm so, so relieved Wyatt has turned the corner.
Cubbie, that's wonderful that you have a letter to get you out of jury duty. The last time I served I was dismissed after sitting around all day, but the time before that was three weeks on a trial that was eventually settled before it got to the jury. I only fell asleep once during testimony, honest! The highlight was a witness using the term, "conversated," and the lawyer repeating it over and over and over.
Bread and soup for supper, crazies, of the no-knead and minestrone variety, respectively. And then a livestream of what has been happening at the Abbey.
Hugs to all who need 'em. Which is a lot of us, I'd say.
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Katy - I hear you and no guilt allowed, madame!! I have found it just waxes and wanes. The Dark Thing is at bay today - I went to yoga, took myself to lunch and a movie. So far, so good. I often think of wee Arya Stark and her "dancing" lessons.
- What do we say to the God of Death?
- Not today.
Rainny - I'm loving this final season of DA - plenty of low-stakes conflict and fabulous clothes!
Crazies, I am not usually one to brag about my daughter, however, she had a solo at her a capella group's concert yesterday, and I'm going to share it here. The song really speaks to me about now. I hope the link works:
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Pennsy and Octo- thank you forrestoring two joys to me. That is an amazing photo you took, Octo. Majestic! Definitely opened my heart a bit, and then Pennsy's daughter and friends crept the rest of the way in!
😂😂😂
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Katy - I have been bawling since yesterday, believe me.
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Pennsy- 🙋 I actually haven't been crying, but I think I needed to. Watched "Downton" a couple of hours ago and uncharacteristically cried my eyes out. I think I feel a bit better. Hugs to you. Big ones. 🙏🏼
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pennysgal, your DD has a gorgeous voice!! (((Katy))) I think we all get the need to disappear down the rabbit hole. I have to confess that except for a moment or two I haven't cried. Not over the cancer or over the multiple close calls with my Wyatt. I am afraid of grief. I am afraid I won't stop once I start.
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Molly - I am afraid of the same thing. If I start, I won't stop. So, I hold it in. Which is probably contributing to my panic attacks. I feel like "Whack-a-Mole." Poke my head up and BAM, I get whacked.
Beautiful song! Thank you for sharing Pennsygal!
I wonder if we look like this
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one of the chemo nurses used to call chemo "Whack A Mole". You just made me chuckle!
Poor guy was a great nurse and having to take care of us while dealing with his wife's BC recurrence. He must have suffered so. But always cheerful. Some people (not me) are amazing.
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Wow, Pennsygal. No need to apologize for bragging! And thanks for sharing!
Octo: How splendid that you have access to redwoods! Indeed beautiful.
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yes on the cheetos and watermelon!
You all probably know by now (since you all love food porn) that cheese (especially goat cheese, but I think cheetos count) and watermelon go really well together, right? A salad of goat cheese, watermelon and salt and maybe a little arugula, yum! And in Mexico, watermelon is served as a street food: cut up in (usually rindless) slices and served in a paper cone, with salt!
So yeah, of course cheetos and watermelon. I totally can get behind the combo.
I also have a hard time letting go and crying....the few times I have really let the grief show hubby gets a sort of panicked look in his eyes...
HUGS TO ALL OF US!!!
Octogirl
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Pennsy, I would be bragging too! Beautiful and wiping away a tear (of joy this time) or two. Thank you.
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So I landed myself in the emergency room tonight. I had some tingling of my left hand, and given how weird I've felt lately, I was really worried. They weren't sure what happened, other than that I wasn't having a stroke. It seems to be over now. I think it's time to put me back in the padded room in the CrazyTown Tranquil Retreat again.
Hugs to everyone, and extra hugs to those of you who have tests this week.
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Oh dear Cubbie!
I am glad you got the attention you needed. That is the important thing.
I am climbing into your pocket for the night. Jack and Brownie are coming too, as we are all afraid of the Dark (Thing) right now. Be good to yourself and please know we all care for you.
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Thank you, Katy. I'm going to try to get some sleep. Good night to you and Jack and Brownie.
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Oh, Cubbie! I'm so sorry. Glad it wasn't anything major. I hope you got a decent night's sleep after all of that!
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