Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

Sandra....prayers being sent that the chemo helps Mike while waiting for a donor and that a donor is found quickly.

Good evening , finally dug out, now more snow coming tomorrow into Thurs!

From one problem to the next. DH having a doppler of his carotid next Wed. Praying it's neg.

Teka, is that formation in NY state? Impressive!

Sandra, it sounds like you are very competent, especially since you don't have a medical degree! We are in places we never dreamed we'd be. Glad you have the support you need. Jean

Sandra, your world truly will be small for awhile...we can't really handle more than a day at a time anyway.  Glad the dressing is an improvement.  Hugs and prayers for few side effects for Mike, and good results.  And that you get rest and stay well.

Jackie, glad you got a "bye" on the snowstorm this time. 

Jean, sounds like you really got it...I had mostly rain Monday, but had a snow day and enjoyed that.  Back to work this morning in 9 degrees...it will be warmer tomorrow.

Mommarch, so sorry to hear that you are having issues with your arm.  I hope you can find a way to prevent that pain. 

luvmaui, your photo is beautiful...you all look wonderful.  Happy Birthday!

Oh? So HERE you are! I go wandering off everywhere, looking for just a sign of you! And you said I was "kind"....... KIND???? That's IT? I am "kind" of WHAT? I've been very busy and stressful lately....

Trying to figure out how to do that Quit-Claim Deed stuff and important things..... Finally got the RIGHT paper, filled it out, went yesterday, on the way to Walmart, and had the bank gal put her Notary stamp to it, signed, sealed, and on it's way to the City to be recorded! SUCH A RELIEF!

All of our "affairs" are taken care of now.... At least the ones I want to talk about...... (the affairs I mean..... ) It's such a load off of my mind.... all this BUSINESS stuff.

Need to get back to willy-nilly things.... like shopping and cooking... growing my sprouts! YOU know... important things.

Oh, you're all on the last page.... and I can't "scroll" to see you and try and remember.... Cammi doesn't anyway.....

Love you guys.... xoxoxo

Yes.... "legal stuff"..... I am so glad it is done! It's like you put it off, and worry, and put it off more, and you finally think I HAVE TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF!"

And no, it's not "work".... I don't have a "book".... I WROTE a book once.... and I READ books, but no, I'm not going to sell anything.... except my stuff next year for my Daughter's yard sale.... What did you just say?

Don't go gettin' your clients mixed up with MINE.... xoxoxo

Hmmm, gone one little day and I feel like I missed so much.  I know I didn't and it is mainly my computer addiction.  Anyway -- all's well that ends well and I'm thinking things seem quite well right now.  Pacemaker is in and everyone is back home safe and sound. 

Well, I too am glad the first snow missed but we are sitting here waiting for another one.  It won't be more than three inches they say at most and after tomorrow will warm enough that it will all disappear.  Three inches -- not enough to do al the work of putting on the snow blade -- just wait one day and it will be gone.  I do recall at the first of winter my panic that I didn't have boots -- and they are still in the box.  I didn't get what I truly wanted out of panic that I'd be wading in snow up to you know where. 

Was so pretty until just a few minutes ago with the sun out nice and bright -- now we are covered over in grayish looking clouds --- I guess for the coming storm. 

Sandra -- you and Mike as well as Blondie and Mommarch stay on my mind lately.  It has been my blessing to be well and be able to just keep on everyday, but I try to remember to be properly grateful for this blessing while also praying that good things along with good health results be a part of everyone's existence. 

I will be back later after my health class and after I've gotten thru a whole lot more to the emails that built up in just a day and a half -- over 300.  I think I need to cut down on my email deliveries. 

See you all later.

Blessings,

Jackie

Good Morning Ladies

Oh Carole u sound so sad, but pain can get u that feeling and when u look things up there are so many reason to have foot.toe pain I think sometimes the drs. have a problem with it. Hopefully they figure it all out and u'll start feeling better.

Jackie u really missed a huge storm, it snowed for 24 hrs and then the next day a little more making the streets a little slippery But they did keep up OK so it wasn't to bad around here, but then again I don't have to drive in it.

Mike, Mommarch and Blondie prayers coming u'r way.

And Chevy---our clients would never get confused--mine are very upper-class. So let's get this straight right away.

I hope a good day is in store or everyone xoxoxoxox

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What a huge difference 24 hours ( sometimes even less as in this case ) can make.  Yesterday morning the sun was out and it was reasonably warm for us.  By mid-afternoon, it was cloudy and gray and early in the evening hours ( I came out of school at 6 p.m., it was blowing and snowing.  We thankfully  did not get that much snow but the drive home in the dark was really not fun.  Because of the big temperature drop I was a little nervous about possible ice on the road.  Did stop when I turned on our country road and engage the four-wheel drive -- and got home just fine. 

Carole, due to having some left-over neuropathy in my feet -- I considered trying a 'cream' for diabetic people ( I work for a Dr. so felt certain I could get some ) but I never did it.  About the time I was having those thoughts -- it seemed to improve enough that I didn't feel the need.  Still there  ----  but just enough that if I become involved in something -- I don't think about it until I become quiet enough to 'notice' it again. 

It is VERY tiresome and wearing on us to have a rather constant pain of some sort.  That is a big stressor and really shouldn't be taken lightly, but then until you find someone who is 'highly skilled' in being able to diagnose and treat, you are at the mercy.  I sure hope you are able to find that certain person/Dr. or whomever who REALLY knows and can give you sound advice or what to do.

Cammie, I got a big kick out of your and Chevy's client "lists".   Never in my wildest dreams, did I ever think when I first signed up so long ago to BC. Org,  that I would one day be laughing  over something like this.  I mean, you know, we were all so serious ( translate serious to so very much fear ) and so apprehensive about our futures when we were diagnosed -- I don't even recall just when it was that I realized that I could laugh again and REALLY mean it completely without nagging fear coming along for the ride.  We are all so fortunate here in these friendships we have made -- a little of this, and a little of that and a wonderful mixture.  My heart warms up every time I open up my favorites list at BC. Org.  I feel such anticipation to check in and see how everyone is doing.

So big hugs to all and as always -- sending lots of strength and care and positive energies to anyone having issues. 

Blessings

Jackie

I went to see the podiatrist again yesterday, exactly a month after my 1st apptment.  He seemed impressed that I was "all in" in following his directions and there was still no improvement.  He did some diagnostic things, like testing sensation on the backs of my toes.  I wish he would have included me in exactly what he was testing, but he didn't.  He apparently concluded that the next step was a cortisone shot because he gave me a shot just below my toes.  It wasn't terribly painful, which was appreciated.  My mother has had cortisone shots in her knees and her shoulder and she had told me how painful they are.  The needles are very large and the point goes into the inflammation. 

Oh, I just remembered that my dr. said the problem could be a pinched nerve.  My foot only hurts when I stand for quite a while or walk a good distance, especially on a concrete floor.  Like a supermarket.  I said to the dr., "I guess my days of exercise walking for 3 miles on a pavement are over."  He answered that he hoped not. 

I decided that maybe I should start testing my sugar level, having been dx'ed pre-diabetic.  So I went to a pharmacy, bought a monitor but didn't have the knowledge to buy some strips.  The pharmacy employee suggested I get my dr. to write a prescription.  It's time for a checkup so I'll discuss the matter with my PCP. 

Time for a weather report!  It's sunny and cool here today.  The temp. is in the 40's but will warm up to 50's.  Tomorrow will be warmer and it will be 70 degrees by Sun.  This has been a cold winter for us, but very tolerable.  I don't really mind cold as long as it doesn't rain too many days or stay overcast.

Hi to everyone and concerned thoughts for those dealing with health problems.  Sandra, we appreciate your updates on Mike when you have the chance to post. 

Good Morning Ladies

Carole I'm glad u went to the Dr. and I hope the shot works, cuz when it does it's supposed to be really good. Is he just guessing about the nerves or is it a fact. I never know with Drs. and soooo many people I know are getting cortisone shots lately and for the most part they've been good. So I hope it does it's job. And for painful I think who administers it make a bit of a difference.

Well thanks or the weather update Miss 70 degrees out--we're freezing here and more snow on Sunday, but u go ahead and enjoy u'r temps. and o course without guilt as u seem to have none anyway.

My phone started early this morning so I'll see how the day goes

I'm all behind on my Dr. stuf so I'll call today and see if I can get in next week and I'll go for my tests before, so I havde to get it all straight. Which at this time or anytime I never do. So she's used to that.

Hope everyone has a good day.xoxoxox

Morning from Freezing New York State. Was 0 this morning, but the sun is out now. The birds are devouring all the seed and suet we put out, and the wood peckers aren't satisfied, they are attacking out log house again!

Carole, for what it's worth, if nothing works to help your feet, I had terrible tendonitis for a long time. Then when we went on a cruise there was a certified acupuncturist in the spa. I listened to her talk, and with much skepticism I decided to give it a try. Had 1 treatment, no result, BUT, the next day the pain was gone and I haven't had it return in 2 years. Figured I had nothing to loose but some money, and now I am a believer!

Yesterday was a fun day, DH went to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. They took his blood pressure , it was sky high. This is not the first time, they say he has "white coat syndrome"! Anyway, no extraction, off to the cardio, where it had decreased, but his BP med was upped. This happened after open heart some years ago, upped his meds, he got home the BP was too low! He had seen his primary Tues it was 120. At that visit the primary heard something in the carotid , so a doppler was sched. , cardio moved that one up, we are waiting for the results on that. Seems we go from one thing to another. What wud the drs do without us seniors?

Jackie, yes I sure need to get out of the recliner and back to the gym , or something. We had a senior gym for a while. It was great. Went at your own pace, no beautiful young bods to contend with. It didn't bring the Chiropracter enough new patients, so it is no more!

Trying to enjoy the sun while it lasts, more snow forecast Sunday to Tues.

Jean

Hi gals - It was good to read three pages of this thread and catch up on the news. As a woman of Finnish descent I loved the quote from Jackie about little stars shining. And who doesn't love Leo Buscaglia. Thanks for those quotes. I do believe acupuncture could help the pain in your foot Carole. I firmly believe there are spots on the bottom of our feet where nerves can be accessed. I use essentials oils myself, and found that some oils on the bottom of my husbands feet could help him breath easier. Crazy, but true. Talk of exercise always interests me - a basically sedentary person. But I've upped the amount of steps I take daily and it has helped with energy level overall.

I've been involved with the completion of the basement remodel after the hot water heater flood. It is all now recarpeted, painted, bathroom torn out and redone. It is now my new clown studio since my upstairs studio was too full to walk into. I even have three separate areas: magic, balloons, face paint. And the spare bedroom contains my costumes. Make up is now in the bathroom down there, so my main living space doesn't look quite so much like a circus explosion. It will be a little lonesome here now that all the workmen will stop coming and going. It's been a great socializing experience for my young, gigantic golden retriever.

When I speak about attention, I mean literally, "How much attention
can we pay to ourselves?"  As children, sometimes we cannot hold
our attention for more than a couple of seconds.  Over the years we
are able to attend to more and more.  Yet, we're seldom schooled
to hold life in respect, to enlarge our ability to love, take care of,
and be respectfully connected with all things around us.

 
Brooke Medicine Eagle

Good Morning,

Yesterday I actually had enough energy to get up at 6:00 and be on the road by 7 taking DGD to school.

Came home and then went back to town. We are being suied by this idiot that we bought the toyota motor home from. As you know we had major problems with it. After we bought it the idiot changed out the rear end and the tires and rims which were on the vehicle would no longer fit. DH was in the process of getting new rims and tires and the idiot came to the shop and said I just ordered rims and tires from

Discount Tire Direct. Tune of $475.00 He did it without consulting us. Then he gave Ron a used diaphram to ship to Junction, TX now is saying we owe him $900.00 for that. So while we were gone to Iowa, they had small claims court and we were never notified. We filed a counter suite on Jan. 21st.

We went to the JP who is new, sure wish we had our old one in. She called yesterday afternoon and

said they were throwing out the decision and will have a new hearing, things were not handled correctly. I hope we win, it is a long story.

It is to be very warm here today, we are under a fire advisory, very dry and windy. Hope all are careful around here.

Thinking of you Sandra and Mike.

Hugs to all

Lovely day here today, sunny and high about 70.  I spent the afternoon at my mother's house visiting with her and my sister Linda, who is in town for the weekend.  It's always a pleasure to spend some time with both of them.

Mommarch, I hope that legal situation works out in your and your dh's favor. 

Bonnets, wishing the best outcome for your dh's health. 

I may look into acupuncture if all else fails.  The main drawback is the out of pocket expense.  I doubt medical insurance covers acupuncture.  My foot felt fine today but it got very little use.  Cortisone does wonders for many people.

Hi to everyone.