Illinois ladies facing bc

Marsha I was told it can take along time for it to go away and in some cases it doesn't. My left heel is still numb especially on humid days. I wake up and I know what kind of moisture will be in the air. Yesterday my heel was the numbest. This morning not so bad. Right now, very numb again.

I too am getting concerned I may have to live with this but it's still only been 7+ months PFC.

Zap I thought that was the article you were talking about. I too read it in the Trib this weekend.

lago - Best wishes tomorrow!

Here is a good link on chemo induced Neuropathy (NCI) linky 
I did take acetyl-L-carnitine (read section:Clinical Research Ahead) on chemo and I do believe that's why I only have it in my left heel. I still take it because it's a memory booster. I swear it works.

Marsha don't you mean Laura?

Yes....so sorry....Laura.....I was reading both posts and got confused who said what....after reading again I see it was Laura that recommended the supplement....(Chemo brain still kicks in also...or possibly age related) 

The linky has some very good information....I had tried to search for neuropathy but this explains it much better than what I had found.

Thanks everyone!

onward, did you take anything for the numbness during taxol?

Lago - Thanks for the link to the article about chemo induced neuropathy.

I finished chemo June 2010 and have been dealing with neuropathy in my feet (especially toes) since then.  Have been taking neurontin for six months now and can't say it is really helping.  Onc keeps on saying that it will go away.  Sure hope so.

 Lago - How did the interview go?  I was holding my fingers crossed.  Would have done the same with the toes but they don't feel that good :-)

lago..even though your nails lifted...did they stay on? i know you said that your tonails fell off, but i was wondering about the nails too?

thanks

Well, I tried to keep up with you ladies while traveling this past week, but sometimes, I think it is a full-time job!  LOL.  I got home this afternoon and have put off the laundry and unpacking for now.  Funerals always turn into family reunions so it was actually fun.  Then off to my DH's family reunion which was alot of sitting around and eating.... overcooked buffet food.  Am so glad to get back home and back to a more normal diet.

Love how everyone is sharing and helping each other on this journey.  WendyTy .... so glad you are feeling better.  NavyMom... let us know how the tatoo job comes out.  I have to visit with my PS next month to discuss nip options.  Zap.. I hope I get time tomorrow to read that essay! Sounds so interesting.

Wonderful cooler weather this week.  Thinking of you all.  Good luck to Lago for th interview tomorrow.

Morning! Lots of rain, but at least it's cooler! In the 70's tomorrow and Thurs with sun....heaven!



Lago...good luck with the interview and with that new lead!



Mad/Jenn...my niece and her daughter are going to the concert too! Have a wonderful time!



WendyTY...waving at you!!!!!!



Nails....boy, does chemo do a number on them! I don't remember my toenails doing anything but my fingernails were crappy to start with but they grew long and hard and beautiful while on chemo. When it was just Herceptin they went back to really crappy and now just plain crappy. I cannot imagine losing nails or the lifting. I have never heard tho that this is permanent...it eventually resolves. Eventually. Hate that word.....



Learned something yesterday off-topic...and also take this with a grain of salt. Had to have the relay

Board in my frig replaced yesterday as the freezer wasn't working. Was chatting with the guy we always call about those french door frig's which I love. Told me that those are the ones that they get called to fix the most as the doors start to bind and you don't notice that they aren't closing so if u have one, check it once in awhile. Also...Samsung/LG/FischerPykel(sp?) are pretty darn good BUT parts come from NJ and can take up to 3 weeks to arrive. Not good if it's a frig! Mine is GE and Altho he didn't have the part in his truck we went to get it and was back in 15 minutes. So...just thought it was interesting. Still love that $3200. Samsung tho with the French doors and the computer/tv in the door!



Have a great Tuesday all! Rita, I will check out that app....

I would love a computer in my fridge. I look up recipes all the time. Granted an ipad would be a less costly (and more fun) solution.

Mad Mom all the information they cover at those sessions are online. Even the stuff they don't cover like the  scarf thing. I also went to two sessions. The 2nd session I asked them specifically to go over the scarf thing. So many women are more focussed on wigs (and of course makeup) that they don't have enough time to go over the scarf purchasing/wearing. There are also videos on youtube.

http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org/beauty-guide/new-hair-looks
There's even a guide on how to make a head wrap from an old tee shirt!

WendyTY - Always such a joy to see you posting and feeling better. Good luck with the sleep issues.  I'm a night owl, but even I need my 6 hours a night.

Susan - Thanks for the article.  I loved her last few paragraphs too.  

Marsha - My neuropathy was a little strange.  I had a lot of joint pain from my AI's, so I really didn't notice much in the way of numbness or tingling, until maybe my 3rd year of being on them.  I started getting numbness in my legs, from right above my knee down the front of my lower leg.  It got to the point that my doc ordered an EMG test to check the nerves.  All was fine (and that test was a trip), and after a few months the numbness went away.  I had weird bouts of extreme back itchiness that eventually went away that I also attribute to my AI's. 

Lago - I'll have to look into that acetyl-L-carontine supplement.  My memory can use all the help it can get at this point.  It always makes me feel better to read about other people having memory issues from all this stuff we go through. I know its not just me!   Good luck on the interviews.

Madismommy - Omg. I took my daughter and her friends to N'Sync concerts several times.  Too be honest, the other moms and I really enjoyed them.  Those boys really could sing and dance - especially Timberlake.  One show, they did a whole Beatles medley, which was hysterical because all the moms were on our feet dancing and singing, and the girls were all looking at each other like.. "huh?"  LOL.

Having a HUGE problem with my family - my cat family, that is.  My 2 cats have suddenly decided that they HATE each other with a fiery passion.  I have to separate them, or they go at each other with intent to kill in their eyes (and teeth and claws).  I have no clue what started this.  I was talking to my daughter through the backdoor three nights ago and the cats were both looking out the door with me, suddenly they went for each other.  It was a a huge, snarling and hissing ball of fur rolling around!  They've lived together for around 3 years or so, and only once have they acted like this towards each other, and that only lasted overnight, then they were back to normal.  "Normal" for them is, compatible, but not overly friendly.  I'm at a loss, and both my DS and I are very distressed about this.  The DH just shrugs his shoulders, "They're cats..."  

Any suggestions would be appreciated.  This morning, I actually have to lock one up so the other one would come out and eat, and hopefully use the litterbox! 

Off to see my b.s. today and hopefully get the date for my proph. mast set.  Then on to work afterwards.   Have a great day, everyone!

Makmak, I hope you get lots of good encouragement today.  Lago, hope the interview provides a job opportunity you would love to have!

Rita, that book sounds so good!  We read The Glass Room but it was a very dark book. IT was a page-turner for me, but definitely dark and some of the members thought it was too dark.  My book group is great.....we raise our  voices, get emotional and then all hug each other when it is time to go home.  We really like each other but we are opinionated!  The next book we are reading is The Book Thief which is a very popular book and is read by people of all ages, so less controversial.  We have a GROUP on the computer (like the addy list) and I put The Forgotten Gardenon as a suggested read  after reading the review.

Hope all are well and enjoying this lovely day!

Hey girls! I'm about ready to pass out but I wanted to post first. The doctor gave me sleeping pills to help combat the side effects of Tykerb. I took one last night. I woke up at 4 again. So they didn't help. I've felt out of it all day. I don't think this was how it's suppose to work.



Rita and I were laughing at the book I wrote yesterday. She stopped over to deliver your gift. Thank you for the Fanny May chocolates. Chocolate makes everything better! I also enjoyed all your responses.



Zap I'm going to read the essay when I wake up.

Lago Good luck with your interview. Remember an interview is all about removing their doubt. Let them know you are the person for the job.



Darn my phone doesn't allow me to do spell check and my brains barely functioning. Teachers forgive me.