MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

YaYa5

barbe, that's wonderful news!  i'm so happy that you can have a worry-free christmas now.

janis, i think we all need to get in your pocket and help you fight this fight.  i've never heard of such bull-sh**.  you stick up for yourself when you go for your psych eval and don't let them get away with anything.  good luck.

elimar86861

Way to start off a Monday, Barbe!   Let's keep the good news rolling...

                                       

Kay_G

Wow, fantastic news Barbe! Like you say, even though you still need the sx, at least you can relax about cancer. Woo Hoo!



Janis, I agree what bull crap! I just called the obc's office and asked to renew the Ativan. I don't take it much, but they pushed me to take it. I will be pissed if now they don't want me to take it. We'll see. I was told it is not addictive, not to worry about that. You can however become dependent on it. I guess the difference is a fine line. Am jumping in your pocket too.

Paula66

Yahoo Barbe!!!!!!!!!!!

Janis that is a bunch of crap.  Hugs for ya!

barbe1958

Janis, that is just bullshit!!!! With all the crap we go through....my doc even gives me Lorazepam for "when I feel like killing someone" (his words - honest! I just love him!!) Shame, shame, shame on your doc!!

I take heavy narcotics and every once in a while I have to sign a sheet, but that's it. Just proves that me and the doc have talked about them. Strictly for an audit...

sheila888

barbe.....I have been following your posts.

So very happy to hear it was B9

Hugs to you

jo1955

Barbe - Fantastic news!  Now go and really enjoy the holidays.

orangemat

So happy for you, barbe!

mostlymom

Barbe - I am so relieved you finally got an answer & I'm so glad it's a good answer.

Janis - When my pcp called to tell me the results of my biopsy, the 1st thing I asked for was him to please double the dosage & increase the # of my tranks.  He didn't have a problem with that nor have any of my other docs (losing count of how many I've seen - but I'm getting bills from all the docs in the area).  I think if I had to see a shrink, he'd probably double the double....

Valjean

Barbe ~ Absolutely fantastic news! I am so happy for you!!

I'm with everyone who still has room in their pockets.

Janis ~ A psych eval!?! Good grief!!!!!! Un. be. liev. able.

Okay guys, I want to post some pics but for the life of me, I can not remember the program to send my pics to in order to post them from. All I can think of is Picasa & I don't want that. (for some reason, Google won't let me sign up) What's the other one? Not Flickr. I can't find it wrote anywhere & I have used it. Can't find my username/password either. HELP!

mostlymom

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Valjean

YES!

Thank you so much, mostlymom!!

I hate it when I can't think of something. I'm writing it down this time.

Thanks again!

3jaysmom

hey, Barbe: had read elsewhere its B9 , but agsin, am sooo happy for you!!!

 so, the latest is: sub acute thyroiditis.. i think you'll find it interesting with mr google, Barbe.. makes sense, with the ms. and the bactterial infections i've had!!!all the owrk i've  finding a thyroid med, they don't work on this!!!!steroids, which is also tx for me.. we'll see, having labs tommorrow, and dr on thuuurs.. maybe THIS will be the "magic bullet" i suure hope so!

   im glad i cam back, i know many of you here, i'll just be the token "old ..um fogie...........3jays

3jaysmom

elimar: would it be ok with you, if i use the header for my avatar for dec; since there's 3 jays there.. mine are boyz.. if its not, no prob.. ill leave my old one.......3jays

prayrv

I'm having my appt with the hemotologist this morning (due to consistently low and now dropping wbc) - I have no idea what type of questions to ask.  Any suggestions?

Trish

WaveWhisperer

Barbe, congratulations, sweetie!!!! Couldn't be happier for you. We all were tense as we waited for your results!

NativeMainer

Prayrv:  my favorite is "Why?"  Why is your WBC low and dropping when it shouldn't be?  and my second would be "What diagnoses are you considering?"  "What does that test tell us about my condition?"  Know whate every test is and why it is being ordered.  And take notes or record the session and don't let anyone hurry you. 

cmbear

Good Morning ladies!!  Trish, we will all be in your pocket and then real quick scoot over to Kitty's. Don't worry if you feel a little jostling in your pocket. I'll try not to spill my hot cocoa!

I wish I knew what to say about your WBC. Is there any other aspects of your blood that are running low? Why is definitely a good question to ask.

Kitty--

packed a little extra for you this morning. You'll do fine!! 

elimar86861

We have a two-fer-Tuesday...prayrv and miss kitty.   Good Luck today my Middie sisters!

3jaysmom,  Yes, you certainly may take those gingerbread boys for your avatar.  (I wouldn't say that to just any "token old fogey" either.  We miss you here and the welcome mat is always out.)  I'll leave the pic up today and probably look for a new one tomorrow, or after I see you have it.

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Newbies: if you are reading here for the first time, it may look like a long thread that is hard to break in to, but we do a pretty good job of getting to know new members quick, I think. Yes, we are crazy (well, we don't know about janis yet) but there is no topic or situation too serious for us if you want someone to "talk" with.

Lurkers:  I only know a few of you self-confessed lurkers (oh hi, fmakj,) and there are probably some more.  Stop in and say hello during the holidays (with or without an update on yourself.)   I'm wishing a joyful season for all of you and a healthier New Year too.

justmejanis

Barbe....HUGE sigh of relief here!  I am so happy to hear your test was benign.  Happy dance!

Good news here, no more psych visits for me.  The gal I was sent to yesterday was surprised I was even there.  She said the gal who did my intake needs to take into consideration "special circumstances".  Told me my circumstances are special and I should continue to take Ativan and whatever else I need.  No more visits to psych required. DONE!!!!

barbe1958

Drat 3jays!!! I checked out the thyroid issue you mention and I don't have "weight loss"!! In fact, I have weight GAIN!!!! I need a disease that has weight loss as a symptom and then a really quick survival.....but I'm careful what I ask for...

Into pockets I go...ready!!

barbe1958

Janis, I was posting as you were. Thank GOD clearer heads prevailed!!! I was about to come down there and bash some heads together!!!

I had to have a psych eval for my long term disability and the doctor ADDED to my stress meds!! So there!! I'm not off for stress reasons, but I had to have all my docs sign off on me and the meds I'm taking. So I did have to go and was a bit nervous, thinking maybe he'd think I was crazy!! I wasn't...just more stressed than I realized. I was only stressed because of him that day, though!

LovesChristmas-Barb

Yay Janis! Good news.

Sherryc

Janis thank goodness the psych people know what they are doing.

YaYa5

thumbs up for you, janis!!  

cmbear

Janis--So glad that someone knows what they are doing! I was all ready with my wet noodle!! Just glad no new hoops for you!

YaYa5

thumbs up for you, janis!!  

cmbear

ok middle age moment just now. Sitting here at the computer typing away. . .suddenly panic that I left the shower water running to get hot. RAN into the bathroom--water wasn't running--had to stand there for a minute and think did I already take the shower?? Took me awhile to convince myself that I had. 

About to go shopping. . . think I will drop breadcrumbs on the way. . . 

jo1955

Janis - So glad you found someone who knows what they are doing.  No more psych visits.

justmejanis

Thank you all for the support!  I feel so much better without this hanging over my head.  The gal that did the intake last week was so annoying.  She flat out told me I MUST get off Ativan and not take it again.  Huh?  She said they will never prescribe it under any circumstances.  The fact that my RO was prescribing it seemed to just piss her off royally.  I was ready to go in fighting yesterday and ask them if they had the authority to override a medication prescribed by my RO.  Thank goodness it did not go that way.  The psych nurse I saw yesterday was wonderful and totally agreed that this drug is being prescribed properly.  I could tell she really didn't understand why I was even sent there.  She assured me I will not have to come back.  The other gal made it sound like i would have to go to the psych clinic on a regular basis.  Well she was sure wrong! 

As always you guys are the best.  You give me strength and cheer me on when I begin to doubt myself.  I am so blessed to know you!