karenl
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Hi Jamie I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis about two years ago, just after Mum died. I believe it was probably brought on by stress, although the doctor told me that they really don't know what causes it. I find that I can control it pretty well with medication, but it is definitely exacerbated by coffee and fatty/oily foods. The coffee especially - instant coffee doesn't seem to bother it too much, but I can't drink proper coffee at all anymore . Fresh fruit and veg aren't a problem for me. Hope this helps, and that your condition can be easily controlled. All the best, Karen
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Thanks for this, Val. Remembering my lovely Mum, Rachel. Always with me... Karen
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Dear Jack I am so sorry. You have both fought so hard......it's just not fair. Please accept my sincere condolences, Karen
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Hi mary colleen Your husband's situation sounds pretty similar to what happened with my Mum. She had WBR in January/February, and by April, was still very fatigued and had great difficulty eating. Unfortunately, she continued to decline, but her condition was quite different from your husband's in that she still had a tumour in her chest and multiple metastases. We think its likely that her deterioration was due to tumour load as well as the WBR. I hope that your husband's condition improves, and that you get some useful advice from the onc's office. Karen
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I was grieving, but your responses have helped...thanks
karenl replied to Cheryl Ferguson's topic in GRIEF
Hi Cheryl I rarely post these days, but I second everything that Ginny said. I too, would have done absolutely anything to help my Mum, and can clearly recall the utter despair and heartache that accompanied unfavourable scans and test results. I would like to think that the membership of this board is capable of understanding and forgiving the emotional outbursts of a man terrified of losing his wife. I hope you decide to keep posting, and I am sure that the great majority of people on this board would encourage you to do so. Karen -
So saddened to hear that Joannie is not doing well. Sending lots of positive thoughts to her and her family. Karen
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She really was amazing, wasn't she? I miss her alot too. Karen
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I think it is very sad that woman is still so unhappy. And I think it is wonderful that many people are able to move on and find some joy in life again, although they still miss the presence of their loved one. I personally wouldn't condemn the first person for the fact that she is continuing to feel her loss so acutely. Some of the above responses seem a little harsh to me. Each one of us has different life circumstances, and a different relationship with the person we lost. I don't think it's right to judge another's grief as being 'too long' or 'too deep'. (I'm sure that I've read that statement many times on this very website ) Don, I'm so glad that you are feeling that things look brighter for you now. . Karen
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I remember Ray. Love and condolences to his family. Karen
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(((((Frank))))) Sending much love your way, Frank, and thank you Patti, for giving Frank's words to us. Walking this path with you all, Karen
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Erin, I felt exactly the same way when the first anniversary was approaching. And I can't say I'm finding that the 'seconds' are much better than the 'firsts'. It all hurts. It still doesn't feel real, and I wonder if it ever will. I can still be so shocked by the fact that Mum isn't here that it takes my breath away. Val, that Haiku just about says it all .
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Hi Stephanie So sorry to hear about your Mom. There is a drug being developed by an Australian company which has apparently had some clinical success with treating meso. I looked at it a couple of years ago for Mum, as it is being trialled for a number of different types of cancer. The website is www.solbec.com.au Not sure if they are doing any trials in the US, but might be worth looking into. All the best, Karen