Re: Through with Radiation!

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Dennis,

The prednisone will alleviate your RA symptoms. Most docs will prescribe

it to nudge a patient out of a flare.

Jane in Michigan

In a message dated 12/18/2009 7:33:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

betnden@... writes:

I would have posted this yesterday, but by the time the day was over, I

was

done for. My first Doc was the RA in Longview and my appointment had been

scheduled for 11AM for the last few weeks. I signed in and was then told

that it wasn't until 1PM, the same time I was to be in Tyler for my last

Radiation! After a few words, I walked out. Before I got out of my parking

place, a nurse was standing there wanting me to go back in. She promised I

would be seen in 'just a few minutes'. I finally relented and went back in.

She was right, and I got through it in a relative hurry. The doc chewed on

me for not doing what he said, but I countered with what I was able to do,

not being in a perfect world. I did have 10 minutes to eat and get back on

the road for Tyler and the Radiation. That part went smoothly with no

delays, and I got to ring the bell announcing that I had finished! Then it

was off to my PCP. I got there just in time and got in to see him right

away. After a couple of minutes, he got up to leave, so I had to stop him.

He was not happy and didn't address all my issues but did order labs and

meds I need. The new lab tech couldn't get any blood after digging for a

couple of minutes, so another girl had to take over. I gave the blood and

urine and hit the road for home. I got about half way home when I realized

I

didn't get the scripts! A quick u-turn and headed back to the hospital just

at closing time. They finally found the scripts and once again I was headed

home. It was after dark when I got here and I was wrung out.

Wednesday, I also had words with the Cancer doctor about having to see my

Urologist for answers she should have given me about my prostate and

bladder

problems caused by the radiation. Before I could leave the center and go 2

blocks to his office, she had already called him, pleading her case. I

guess

I had her shook up because of her refusal to answer questions related to

her

job. I still haven't finished the survey, I have to justify not rating her

more than 'Fair' in her job. Why can't things be simple for me? It's not my

fault!

Another thing, I haven't had any RA problems even though I have had no MTX

for 3 months. The RA doc says it's because I'm taking all that Prednisone,

10mg per day. Another stupid comment, I think.

Dennis in eastexas

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You had a right to be done for, Dennis! I'm glad all of your days are

not like that.

Congratulations on finishing up the radiation! I know how delighted

you are, because I remember how I felt when mine was finished. Now I

hope it has done its job and that you remain cancer free.

It's a blessing that you haven't had problems with your RA without

MTX. How do you explain it? Or do you just not look a gift horse in

the mouth, LOL.

What a nice Christmas present it is for you to be finally finished

with radiation! What will you do with all of your free time now!

Sue

On Dec 18, 2009, at 7:33 PM, Dennis W wrote:

> I would have posted this yesterday, but by the time the day was

> over, I was

> done for.