tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post8388531212369103862..comments2023-10-11T21:57:23.614+01:00Comments on What a Pain in the Bum !: And then....the shit hit the fan!Carolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-2177839837124965672012-01-24T09:20:03.806+00:002012-01-24T09:20:03.806+00:00I'm hoping that no matter what else this disgu...I'm hoping that no matter what else this disgusting disease takes from me, I'll still manage to find things to laugh about Doug...if not, *it* wins - and I'm really not prepared to let it take everything from me :) <br /><br />I still remember your story about your lovely dog 'finding' your bag - always brings a smile to my face :)Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-36515309475363795012012-01-22T05:56:43.846+00:002012-01-22T05:56:43.846+00:00"Well, not literally as I have a bag to keep ..."Well, not literally as I have a bag to keep it all contained remember :)"<br /><br />Love it. I'm glad you still have your sense of humor.<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004748610568911430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-86362209604759408472012-01-22T01:22:35.424+00:002012-01-22T01:22:35.424+00:00Hello Bernie,
I hope that *you* are keeping warm i...Hello Bernie,<br />I hope that *you* are keeping warm in your sub zero temperatures right now :)<br />I'm doing much better now, thank you and yes, enjoying being with my family<br />Hugs and love xxXxxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-70657258956180423992012-01-22T01:21:02.025+00:002012-01-22T01:21:02.025+00:00Hi Eric,
Great to hear from you hun....am back on...Hi Eric, <br />Great to hear from you hun....am back on track now. One Thai Red curry later and I'm fixed :)<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing more about your plans for the holiday as they develop :)<br />Luv to you both xXxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-46846185624403320402012-01-21T06:01:39.329+00:002012-01-21T06:01:39.329+00:00It does sound like a flu bug but why didn't yo...It does sound like a flu bug but why didn't your husband and son get it? I had the virus before Christmas and was almost 2 weeks getting back to normal, same symptoms as you had Carole. You know your body better than anyone so I think you are right to speak with your doctor. No need to be so sick if it isn't necessary, you don't need or want that. Have a great weekend, stay warm and enjoy your lovely family.....:-)HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-23708290030274344312012-01-21T05:51:19.677+00:002012-01-21T05:51:19.677+00:00Wow Carole! I am glad you are finally starting on...Wow Carole! I am glad you are finally starting on food again and I do hope they are right that it is just a bug, but shesh! Feel better soon!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803947634609575213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-69006558124106640312012-01-20T21:47:15.375+00:002012-01-20T21:47:15.375+00:00Hi Lovely Lynn,
Yes, I think despite keeping hims...Hi Lovely Lynn,<br /><br />Yes, I think despite keeping himself pretty much together most of the time, he is scared of what the future holds. <br /><br />But, as always, this time he again coped really well and did his best to look after me - bless him. <br />He's a little star :)Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-80278364923487703132012-01-20T21:45:02.919+00:002012-01-20T21:45:02.919+00:00and *that* Angel, really does just sum it all up i...and *that* Angel, really does just sum it all up in a sentence :0)<br /><br />Thinking of you too - get that 'Good Earth' down yourself and just relax xxXXxx <br /><br />Much luvCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-70516736619097623732012-01-20T21:43:12.438+00:002012-01-20T21:43:12.438+00:00Thanks Carla for your lovely words and encourageme...Thanks Carla for your lovely words and encouragement, as always. <br /><br />With my previous experience it's true, that you'd think someone might be able to join up the dots - but I agree that they rarely put the blame onto the drug...time will tell with this. I know one thing, the dosage will need reducing if I continue to react like this or I'm going to lose way too much of my precious time left. <br /><br />PS. I saw Steve's book and I'm so impressed - well done to both of you. Hugs and luv always, xxXXxxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-49921150394800472832012-01-20T21:39:25.487+00:002012-01-20T21:39:25.487+00:00Thanks for that info Fiona, am going to actively f...Thanks for that info Fiona, am going to actively find out more tomorrow then give my Oncology team a ring on Monday once I can be bothered to lift the phone up...<br /><br />I know it 'could' have been a flu type thing (and maybe I'm wrong and that is what I've had) but my inner gut feeling is that this *is* connected to the infusion. However, the only way to know for sure is after the next one I guess. <br /><br />Glad things are still going well for you Fiona - hoping it stays that way for a long time, actually, for ever :) xXxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-39831589627586200232012-01-20T16:31:56.844+00:002012-01-20T16:31:56.844+00:00Oh Carole, I really wish I could say something to ...Oh Carole, I really wish I could say something to make you feel better, i'm pleased you have your lovely Dj to snuggle up next to, he must be so scared, I feel so much for you all,<br /><br />I really hope it is just a flu bug, but I understand your doubts,<br /><br />Lots of love to you Carole<br />Lynn xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-76049081534175696872012-01-20T15:53:55.533+00:002012-01-20T15:53:55.533+00:00and sometimes there's just the crap!
thinking...and sometimes there's just the crap!<br /><br />thinking of you...^&^Angelinthemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02634106210986206648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-40391791076278227682012-01-20T15:23:31.984+00:002012-01-20T15:23:31.984+00:00Hey Carole,
I'm sure glad you're looking o...Hey Carole,<br />I'm sure glad you're looking out for your health! I wish you didn't have to shoulder the brunt of it. You've got enough on your plate as it is. <br />My experience with doctors is that when you have an uncommon reaction to a drug, they rarely want to blame it on the drug. Although, I don't understand why with your history they would be surprised. I'm glad you are starting to turn this last week around and that all of this didn't hit until after your visit with your cancer mates. <br />Hang in there, you're to important to too many people!<br />xoxox<br />CarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-24016904795108611192012-01-20T14:48:18.282+00:002012-01-20T14:48:18.282+00:00You're right, if it had been the norovirus DJ ...You're right, if it had been the norovirus DJ and Rab would have it too. Or would they? I look after a 99 year old lady, who over Xmas went to stay with her daughter, son-in-law and grandson. All 3 of the 'younger' generation had the vomiting/diarrhoea norovirus in turn over Xmas. The daughter continued hands on care of her aged mother even though she was sick. But the 99 year old didn't get the virus.<br /><br />I only have experience of bisphosphonate when its taken orally once a week by ladies with osteoporosis. I looked up calcium intake when I was told I had osteopenia. I didnt know before then that we only have a tiny amount of calcium in our blood, most of it's in the bones. So when we take it orally (or in your case via IV) in large quantities, it does unpleasant things until it settles into our bones. Most women who take calcium carbonate get an increased heart rate for a short time after taking it. God knows what the bisphosphonate is doing. Taken orally it typically gives people heartburn and digestive and stomach problems.<br /><br />I dont think the protection levels against thinning bones you have researched, i.e the lasting 2 years thing, will be the same as when given in your case. As it helps to increase calcium levels in the bones, then I guess yes those increased calcium levels will maintain within the bones for quite a while. But probably not if you just take a single dose every 2 years! Most ladies taking it for osteoporosis take it weekly, pretty much for ever.<br /><br />FionaFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875135033312240905noreply@blogger.com