Guest guest Posted March 13, 2001 Report Share Posted March 13, 2001 wow esther you have so much going on and you sound so up beat. thats a great inspiration for jesse. Sometimes he sits with me to read the post in the group and he will ask again who is who and who has what going on. he loved all the cards and messages he got for his birthday. he was smiling from ear to ear. when he reads or hears whats going onwith you he gets sad but he knows that you do very well and have a great family. He also said you and everyone else in the group are like family too. as a matter of fact i think he may have said that while i was on the phone with Rainy Sue the other night. was beening shy and wouldn't talk to her but he sure did show off and be silly while we were talking. Hope things improve all the way around. Carol, you are great for being there for Esther. You are a very strong person.You all take care. shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2001 Report Share Posted March 21, 2001 In a message dated 03/21/2001 10:56:21 AM US Mountain Standard Time, fivej@... writes: Oh my God Diane I understood him,....yes i got a outside view that the Omega 3 is working.... Congratulations, Diane! I look forward to the day when my little guy has the confidence and ability to speak to us on the phone. We will be doing cartwheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2001 Report Share Posted March 22, 2001 Thanks ! I am sure your day will come. When it does we'll all be here to share it with you Diane Mommy to ny 16, 14, 12 10, 9 Auntie Nanny to Kayleigh 1 month old Big sister to Dorothy 17 (mommy to Kayleigh) Re: [ ] Update In a message dated 03/21/2001 10:56:21 AM US Mountain Standard Time, fivej@... writes: Oh my God Diane I understood him,....yes i got a outside view that the Omega 3 is working.... Congratulations, Diane! I look forward to the day when my little guy has the confidence and ability to speak to us on the phone. We will be doing cartwheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 Hi P. I'm happy to hear that you are doing well on the plaquenil. I hope for your continued improvement. It is warming up here in the east after record breaking low temperatures this morning. I'll be glad when summer comes. a ----- Original Message ----- From: linda Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 11:37 PM Subject: [ ] update Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I saw my Dr. today. He is very happy with how the plaquenil is working. Things seem to be pretty much under control with the RA. He did tell me that my grip strength is weakening. Like everyone else, I will just have to learn to make adjustments. My fiance has already learned that there are some things he is just going to have to help me with and opening jars is one of them. At work I need to learn to take the elevator more instead of using the stairs all the time. At the school I work at, it seems I am going up and down the stairs several times each day. By the end of the day, I'm hurting. I am just thankful that I am able to do this job (so far). Tomorrow it is supposed to be in the 40's - hopefully spring is just around the corner here in MN. I hope each of you have a pain free day. P -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 Fabulous news, P.! I'm so pleased to hear that the Plaquenil is doing a good job and that your RA seems to be quieting down. Could you tell me how your doctor measured your grip strength? I've had some docs tell me I'm " strong like bull " (and I think I am) and others say I'm a wimp. But I don't think asking me to grip their hands in a handshake and then squeezing as hard as I can seems very scientific to me (that's the only way they assessed my grip strength). Let that lucky man in your life continue to open those jars for you! Hope spring comes soon and that you feel good. ----- Original Message ----- From: " linda " <linda@...> " " < > Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 10:37 PM Subject: [ ] update > Hi everyone, > I just wanted to let you know that I saw my Dr. today. He is very happy with how the plaquenil is working. Things seem to be pretty much under control with the RA. He did tell me that my grip strength is weakening. Like everyone else, I will just have to learn to make adjustments. My fiance has already learned that there are some things he is just going to have to help me with and opening jars is one of them. At work I need to learn to take the elevator more instead of using the stairs all the time. At the school I work at, it seems I am going up and down the stairs several times each day. By the end of the day, I'm hurting. I am just thankful that I am able to do this job (so far). Tomorrow it is supposed to be in the 40's - hopefully spring is just around the corner here in MN. > > I hope each of you have a pain free day. > > P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2001 Report Share Posted March 30, 2001 Esther and Carol, I hope the boxtox injections help your shoulder and knee. I'm glad that your doctors are looking at other possibilities for your sudden problems with your joint, especially since they've been replaced. Did your epidural help your neck pain? I hope so. I'm so glad that the doctors eliminated lupus and OP. I just hope you get answers and solutions soon. You've been through entirely to much, and deserve a break. hugs, a ----- Original Message ----- From: Esther & Carol Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 10:53 PM Subject: [ ] Update Hi All If this update sounds confusing, well, it is! LOL Think I told you that I had an appointment with a specialist concerning my right shoulder (it's a replacement). Well, he agreed with my Ortho that the shoulder is frozen. However, what is strange here is that this happened overnight. A few months ago my left knee did the same thing. From my birth defect.....I have cerebral palsy......my body is experiencing a lot of tone (contracted muscles) and spasms. I have a home therapist 3 days a week and he can't believe how tight I am. Well, I went to the Neurologist today. He wants to do a MRI of my brain to see if there are any changes there. He told me that sometimes the older you get the cp can maximize and you have a breakdown of the nerves. One reason why I still have bladder problems and have to be straight-cathed. He says that something is going on and that he wants to get to the bottom of this. He did say it is not all Fibro or Ortho related. I was born with a rather large cyst in my left temporal area. I also received Botox injections last week in my left hand and left biceps. Since I had brachial plexus surgery 18 months ago I have been receiving Botox to relax the arm and hand. It helps greatly. The Neurologist also feels that the Botox will help my shoulder and hamstring behind my left knee. Will be having that done in April. I also have an appointment with Pain Management concerning the pain I am experiencing with my neck....C1 and C2. This Friday is scheduled for an epidural of the neck and also an evaluation of a block for right shoulder. Good news....My Rheummy says that I don't have Lupus and my Dexa Scan of the lower spine looked pretty good. He told me I have Osteoarthritis but not osteoporisis (spg.?) I am tolerating my braces (on teeth) pretty well. I use a lot of wax on them to alleviate the pinching. Still can't believe this nice Orthodonist is doing this all for free! Well, like we said if this all sounds confusing......then it is! LOL Have a Great Day/Night ~ Esther & Carol ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 Hi a, I go for the Botox this coming Wednesday. He will be doing both pep major muscle in shoulder and hamstrings behind my left knee. I didn't have the epideral of the neck because the doctor said I don't have tingling so he is doing a series of 3 blocks. I was suppose to have the second one today but our old car died this morning. So, they are going to do it Wed. the same day I have the Botox done. Had the MRI done of my brain and I see the Neurologist on April 11. Hope you are feeling well these days. Warmer weather is on it's way! All kinds of spring popping up So do you think the MTX is helping you? Have a nice weekend. I go bowling tomorrow in North Brunswick with the Special Olympics. I won the Gold Medal for the South Jersey Division and tomorrow is the State's. ~Esther~ ----- Original Message ----- From: " a " <paula54@...> < > Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 10:21 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Update > Esther and Carol, > I hope the boxtox injections help your shoulder and knee. I'm glad that your doctors are looking at other possibilities for your sudden problems with your joint, especially since they've been replaced. Did your epidural help your neck pain? I hope so. I'm so glad that the doctors eliminated lupus and OP. I just hope you get answers and solutions soon. You've been through entirely to much, and deserve a break. > hugs, > a > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Esther & Carol > > Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 10:53 PM > Subject: [ ] Update > > > Hi All > > If this update sounds confusing, well, it is! LOL > > Think I told you that I had an appointment with a specialist concerning my right shoulder (it's a replacement). Well, he agreed with my Ortho that the shoulder is frozen. However, what is strange here is that this > happened overnight. A few months ago my left knee did the same > thing. From my birth defect.....I have cerebral palsy......my body is > experiencing a lot of tone (contracted muscles) and spasms. I have > a home therapist 3 days a week and he can't believe how tight I am. > > Well, I went to the Neurologist today. He wants to do a MRI of my > brain to see if there are any changes there. He told me that sometimes the older you get the cp can maximize and you have a > breakdown of the nerves. One reason why I still have bladder problems and have to be straight-cathed. He says that something > is going on and that he wants to get to the bottom of this. He did > say it is not all Fibro or Ortho related. I was born with a rather large > cyst in my left temporal area. > > I also received Botox injections last week in my left hand and left biceps. Since I had brachial plexus surgery 18 months ago I have > been receiving Botox to relax the arm and hand. It helps greatly. > The Neurologist also feels that the Botox will help my shoulder and hamstring behind my left knee. Will be having that done in April. > > I also have an appointment with Pain Management concerning the > pain I am experiencing with my neck....C1 and C2. This Friday is > scheduled for an epidural of the neck and also an evaluation of a > block for right shoulder. > > Good news....My Rheummy says that I don't have Lupus and my Dexa Scan of the lower spine looked pretty good. He told me I have Osteoarthritis but not osteoporisis (spg.?) > > I am tolerating my braces (on teeth) pretty well. I use a lot of wax on them to > alleviate the pinching. Still can't believe this nice Orthodonist is doing > this all for free! > > Well, like we said if this all sounds confusing......then it is! LOL > > Have a Great Day/Night > > ~ Esther & Carol ~ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 Esther, Good luck today!! I think it is great that you are SJ Division Champ!! I am really impressed. Bowling was never something I was very good at although I tried. I guess my aim isn't so good LOL! I could probably hit the next alley over better than my own I'll be rooting for you. Sorry you didn't make it to the doctor, but hopefully you'll get there Wednesday. I'm not that far away if you're ever stuck for a ride! I am feeling pretty good thanks. I'm pretty excited that I found a job that will work with my limitations. It is with a temp company. I will be sent to different offices wherever I'm needed to fill in for someone that is on vacation or sick. This week I will answer phones for a mortgage company and do light typing. I don't have to take any jobs that I don't want, and can work around my doctor's appointments and flares. This is the first time I've found something so flexible, so I'm really excited. I'll be waiting to hear how you did today. hugs, a ----- Original Message ----- From: Esther & Carol Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Update Hi a, I go for the Botox this coming Wednesday. He will be doing both pep major muscle in shoulder and hamstrings behind my left knee. I didn't have the epideral of the neck because the doctor said I don't have tingling so he is doing a series of 3 blocks. I was suppose to have the second one today but our old car died this morning. So, they are going to do it Wed. the same day I have the Botox done. Had the MRI done of my brain and I see the Neurologist on April 11. Hope you are feeling well these days. Warmer weather is on it's way! All kinds of spring popping up So do you think the MTX is helping you? Have a nice weekend. I go bowling tomorrow in North Brunswick with the Special Olympics. I won the Gold Medal for the South Jersey Division and tomorrow is the State's. ~Esther~ ----- Original Message ----- From: " a " <paula54@...> < > Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 10:21 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Update > Esther and Carol, > I hope the boxtox injections help your shoulder and knee. I'm glad that your doctors are looking at other possibilities for your sudden problems with your joint, especially since they've been replaced. Did your epidural help your neck pain? I hope so. I'm so glad that the doctors eliminated lupus and OP. I just hope you get answers and solutions soon. You've been through entirely to much, and deserve a break. > hugs, > a > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Esther & Carol > > Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 10:53 PM > Subject: [ ] Update > > > Hi All > > If this update sounds confusing, well, it is! LOL > > Think I told you that I had an appointment with a specialist concerning my right shoulder (it's a replacement). Well, he agreed with my Ortho that the shoulder is frozen. However, what is strange here is that this > happened overnight. A few months ago my left knee did the same > thing. From my birth defect.....I have cerebral palsy......my body is > experiencing a lot of tone (contracted muscles) and spasms. I have > a home therapist 3 days a week and he can't believe how tight I am. > > Well, I went to the Neurologist today. He wants to do a MRI of my > brain to see if there are any changes there. He told me that sometimes the older you get the cp can maximize and you have a > breakdown of the nerves. One reason why I still have bladder problems and have to be straight-cathed. He says that something > is going on and that he wants to get to the bottom of this. He did > say it is not all Fibro or Ortho related. I was born with a rather large > cyst in my left temporal area. > > I also received Botox injections last week in my left hand and left biceps. Since I had brachial plexus surgery 18 months ago I have > been receiving Botox to relax the arm and hand. It helps greatly. > The Neurologist also feels that the Botox will help my shoulder and hamstring behind my left knee. Will be having that done in April. > > I also have an appointment with Pain Management concerning the > pain I am experiencing with my neck....C1 and C2. This Friday is > scheduled for an epidural of the neck and also an evaluation of a > block for right shoulder. > > Good news....My Rheummy says that I don't have Lupus and my Dexa Scan of the lower spine looked pretty good. He told me I have Osteoarthritis but not osteoporisis (spg.?) > > I am tolerating my braces (on teeth) pretty well. I use a lot of wax on them to > alleviate the pinching. Still can't believe this nice Orthodonist is doing > this all for free! > > Well, like we said if this all sounds confusing......then it is! LOL > > Have a Great Day/Night > > ~ Esther & Carol ~ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Happy to hear that the Remicade infusion seems to be helping, . Sorry about the hives though. Good for you for seeing the humor in it! Let us know what the CT scan shows, OK? Did you see that got rid of their porn store just a few days after they opened it? ----- Original Message ----- From: " " <dat2352@...> < > Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 5:14 PM Subject: [ ] update > Everyone is so kind, I had to write with an update. > My next surgery-reconstruction o my abdomen is the best I can call it is on hold until after the plastic surgeon sees a new CT scan of what muscle and abdominal wall is left. > I had a remicade infusion on Thursday and this was my 5th and I broke out in hives. They nurse thought I was totally off the wall for laughing as the itchy spots came up. But really after all I've been through you have got to laugh. Anyway I had 2 benedryl and a cortisone shot and went home to bed! > It is helping too. At least my hip isn't in agony anymore plus a bit of improvement elsewhere but the fatigue is the main thing. I haven't slept during the day for 2 days which is a record for the last month. > As far as pain and not eating, I think that the doctors just look at that as a plus because they want me to lose anyway. Cold-hearted at best. > > Temple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 , I will show my age if I say POWER TO THE PEOPLE about the porn stuff. Yes, it is helping. and I am so glad! Thanks Temple Kuddle Kritters Farm 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2001 Report Share Posted May 7, 2001 , I’m happy to hear that your remicade infusion helps so much. With everything you’ve been through, it’s great to hear of improvements. Sorry that you broke out in hives. I’m sure most people wouldn’t find it funny, but glad you can keep your sense of humor through all of this. I hope your surgery is scheduled soon so that you can just get this over with. Waiting can be rough. I hope your doctor read the article that posted about suing doctors for pain medication. You’re the first person I thought of when I read it. Hugs, a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2001 Report Share Posted May 28, 2001 Does this mean you won't be taking anymore Remicade? ~Rainy ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 3:14 PM Subject: [ ] update > I had a remicade infusion on Thursday and this was my 5th and I broke out in hives. They nurse thought I was totally off the wall for laughing as the itchy spots came up. But really after all I've been through you have got to laugh. Anyway I had 2 benedryl and a cortisone shot and went home to bed! > > Temple > Kuddle Kritters Farm > 3 Fox Haven Way > Chelmsford, MA 01824 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2001 Report Share Posted May 30, 2001 Rainy, The remicade only helped for a few days this time. The reason for not taking it is because I have surgeries coming up and the rheumy says it stays in the system too long for that, so back to enbrel which did help too, just slowed down after a few months. Oh well maybe I'll get a few months out of it! The cortisone shots should help too. I had my hair cut on Saturday and my hairdresser told me that I have noticeably thinning hair-stress. It's not any of the meds. Arava was the only one that did that. Now waiting on biopsy result for tumor on kidney. Ain't life grand? Temple Kuddle Kritters Farm 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 , I am sorry the biopsy came back cancer......you have been through so much and still have more to come......will keep you in my thoughts and prayers........hope your shots help with your knees ....Judy in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 denise i am sorry to hear of your test results, you have so much to deal with already. please take care and i will pray that they can stop it from progressing!! my thoughts and prayers are with you! kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 ; I am so very sorry to hear your news. Sweetie, please know that I will keep you in my prayers. It does seem that you have so much to deal with. This may sound small, but I know God is able to give us the strength to deal with whatever comes our way. I firmly believe that & know for a fact I would not be alive today were it not for His amazing grace. I send a weekly prayer letter out for our sunday school class and will add you to it. Please keep us posted. Blessings. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 Well I got the results of the kidney tumor biopsy last night and it is cancer. So next step, schedule the radio frequency ablation. My son, Dan, will take me to get the cortisone shots in my knees in about an hour. Then I sit and pray it helps. We are bringing the wheelchair, I hate this. Haven't heard from the pharmacy on the enbrel yet. Soon I hope! My big abdominal surgery isn't until September. The plastic surgeon want to allow enough time for those bacteria hiding in my scar tissue to get killed! I tried to place the ferrets through a Rescue group but couldn't. Trying to lessen the load on the family. I think but wish I didn't that the goats should go, but Steve is adamant that they shouldn't Temple Kuddle Kritters Farm 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 - I am sooooo sorry. Your world is just being flipped upside down. This must be very hard. My heart breaks with yours, and you continue to be in my prayers. > Well I got the results of the kidney tumor biopsy last night and it is > cancer. So next step, schedule the radio frequency ablation. My son, Dan, > will take me to get the cortisone shots in my knees in about an hour. Then > I sit and pray it helps. We are bringing the wheelchair, I hate this. > Haven't heard from the pharmacy on the enbrel yet. Soon I hope! My big > abdominal surgery isn't until September. The plastic surgeon want to allow > enough time for those bacteria hiding in my scar tissue to get killed! > I tried to place the ferrets through a Rescue group but couldn't. Trying to > lessen the load on the family. I think but wish I didn't that the goats > should go, but Steve is adamant that they shouldn't > > Temple > Kuddle Kritters Farm > 3 Fox Haven Way > Chelmsford, MA 01824 > > dat2352@m... > http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html > http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html > http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 - I am sorry to hear of the malignancy - you have so much to deal with already. I have not heard of that type of ablation - does it destroy bladder lining cells. Hope it is not too invasive - but invasive enough to do the job. If your husband says he thinks the goats should stay so be it. I know how much you love them - and lets face it animals provide unconditional love and comic relief - things we all need. Sweetie I wish the news were different- be assured you have a special place in my prayers. Peace, hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 I'm very sorry that the tumor is cancerous, . I was hoping so much that it was benign. Are you feeling OK about it? I pray that the cortisone shots help your knees. Please let us know how you are doing. ----- Original Message ----- From: " " <dat2352@...> < > Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 7:56 AM Subject: Re: [ ] update > Well I got the results of the kidney tumor biopsy last night and it is > cancer. So next step, schedule the radio frequency ablation. My son, Dan, > will take me to get the cortisone shots in my knees in about an hour. Then > I sit and pray it helps. We are bringing the wheelchair, I hate this. > Haven't heard from the pharmacy on the enbrel yet. Soon I hope! My big > abdominal surgery isn't until September. The plastic surgeon want to allow > enough time for those bacteria hiding in my scar tissue to get killed! > I tried to place the ferrets through a Rescue group but couldn't. Trying to > lessen the load on the family. I think but wish I didn't that the goats > should go, but Steve is adamant that they shouldn't > > Temple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 , I'm really sorry that your tumor is cancerous. I hope the radio frequency ablation takes care of it and it isn't to hard for you to handle. I hope the cortisone injections give you the much needed relief that you deserve. I know you're thinking about your family's load, but they also need a sense of normalcy, so if they think they can handle the animals, it may be therapeutic for them. I know how much you love the goats, and hope that it works out that you can keep everything. hugs, a -----Original Message----- From: [mailto:dat2352@...] Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [ ] update Well I got the results of the kidney tumor biopsy last night and it is cancer. So next step, schedule the radio frequency ablation. My son, Dan, will take me to get the cortisone shots in my knees in about an hour. Then I sit and pray it helps. We are bringing the wheelchair, I hate this. Haven't heard from the pharmacy on the enbrel yet. Soon I hope! My big abdominal surgery isn't until September. The plastic surgeon want to allow enough time for those bacteria hiding in my scar tissue to get killed! I tried to place the ferrets through a Rescue group but couldn't. Trying to lessen the load on the family. I think but wish I didn't that the goats should go, but Steve is adamant that they shouldn't Temple Kuddle Kritters Farm 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 , I hope the cortisone shots help your knees. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Tery > >----- Original Message ----- >From: " " <dat2352@...> >< > >Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 7:56 AM >Subject: Re: [ ] update > > >> Well I got the results of the kidney tumor biopsy last night and it is >> cancer. So next step, schedule the radio frequency ablation. My son, >Dan, >> will take me to get the cortisone shots in my knees in about an hour. >Then >> I sit and pray it helps. We are bringing the wheelchair, I hate this. >> Haven't heard from the pharmacy on the enbrel yet. Soon I hope! My big >> abdominal surgery isn't until September. The plastic surgeon want to >allow >> enough time for those bacteria hiding in my scar tissue to get killed! >> I tried to place the ferrets through a Rescue group but couldn't. Trying >to >> lessen the load on the family. I think but wish I didn't that the goats >> should go, but Steve is adamant that they shouldn't >> >> Temple > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 Thank you Jan, I do agree about not being given more than we can handle. This is rather irreverent but the people in my Church keep telling me what an inspiration of strength and faith that I am to others and I actually had the nerve to say " Don't you think it's someone else's turn? " Went for my cortisone shot in my knee today and told the rheumy all the other things only to be told that I need a knee replacement ASAP after the abdominal mess is fixed. He says no amount of enbrel, cortisone..is going to improve it-too far gone-no cartilage and it tilts in! But as I said before I endure- the house is a mess but I have faith that it will work out. Temple Kuddle Kritters Farm 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 , this is very new. Has only been done for ~ 3 years by Mass General and another cancer hospital. The technology existed but this application is new. When I told my husband, microwave engineer, he said he had seen papers presented about it. The doctor says thus far no recurrences. Pretty much the same as the biopsy. For the biopsy I laid on my stomach on a CAT scan table for 2 hours-oh the pain in my knees! They gave me valium and a pain med IV and stuck a needle in my back to get to the tumor guided by the repeat CAT scans. Took 1 1/2 hours. Then I had to stay for observation 2 hours. The zapping is about the same but instead of a needle taking stuff out, it is a probe zapping with high frequency radio wave to destroy the tumor. Temple Kuddle Kritters Farm 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 Oh! ! My heart aches for you. You've already been through so much. Be praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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