Justakid Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Why do doctors act like we (the patients) should know what to do?! My doctor just figured out that I was NOT using inhalers for wheezinng and made me feel like I should know that I needed them...........anyway, that made me a little mad! Had Alimta #3 today, feeling rough....little nausea and cranky from the steriods. Gained more weight (surprise!). Am having a pelvis and abdomonal CT Scan on 04/11 to see where we are with the Alimta. I asked if the chemo was working how many treatments there would be and he said since it's so well tolerated we would always do it, now he didn't say how long in between treatments, right now it's three weeks. Other then that, not much to comment on. Here's to Alimta working and getting rid of all my junk!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Right on Beth, that's what I wanted to hear. Positive thoughts and a few jabs at the Doc. My nausea was worse with the 3rd treatment but seems to be leveling out now. Hang in there Kiddo. God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Beth, Keeping my eye on you. Sounds like overall you are doing well with the Alimta. Will be saying lots of prayers for you and will be anxiously waiting for the scans on the 11th. Mike just got his 6th Alimta treatment Monday. He will get scans on the 18th and get the results on the 25th. If the treatment is working , his onc will say continue and he will. Over all, his tolerance has been pretty good. He does get tired , but he says he can handle it if that's all that happens. Keep up your wonderful sense of humor and the great fighting spirit. Let your weight be the least of your worries. I am overweight and don't have anything to blame ... no steroids or anything, just my own lack of discipline. Just know your Virginia buddies are keeping our eye on you... Love, Sue and Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Good for you Beth! Glad to hear some more good news. When my dad went to the doc yesterday, my parents called me from his office to ask me what line of chemo he just got down here in Virginia!!!!!!! Hello.........wouldn't they have that in the notes somewhere! Sometimes I wonder why we pay these knuckleheads! Keep up your incredible attitude! Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Beth. I got stuff crossed for you lady! I agree with CharlieD and all ...you are doing great! Keep it up! Whatever it takes to keep you around..! love, Cindi o'h (by the way, Tammy and I are hitting the bar tonight! She had a special request in a pm..you wanna join us? We're going to be laughin' and cryin' and drinkin' and singin' and passing out somewhere in a corner...sound like fun? C'mon!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Beth, keep hanging in there. PS: inhalers don't even seem to help me that much.But drs. keep saying use your inhaler,use your inhaler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Keep ulp those positive thoughts Beth, you know we are all pulling for you. Prayers that the Altima keeps doing its thing. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Hang in there, kiddo. I'm all for getting rid of junk! Hugs! XOXOXOXOX Prayers, always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 From one pudgy to another...good to see ya and to see that this regimen so far is tolerable....keep it up. I just finshed my 8th cycle of cisplatin and CPT-11. It's finally taking its toll, I'm pretty whooped and getting pudgier. I am now starting a 2 month chemo break and man I need it...just in time for spring and fish'n. Hang tuff pretty lady luv jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted April 1, 2005 Author Share Posted April 1, 2005 Took a nap today and when I woke up felt like crap! Lots of pain in my left side. I really wish I could handle pain like I could before cancer. Before cancer I just bit the bullet and went on, now it's just too hard because there has been so much. The doc says he has no problems with the amount of drugs I'm taking which makes me feel better, I told him I just can't handle things like I use to, he agreed. After the lobectomy when none of the pain killers would work I just dealt with the pain, there is no way I could do it now! I'm finding it hard being at home and not working, I'm lonely and bored. Hoping that the reduction in steriods and a little lose of weight will help get the breathing better in check and I can do something. Thanks for eveyone's support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Hang in there Beth. I think of you often and your always in my prayers. I feel the same way about handling pain. I never had a problem prior to lc. Everything sound good though, so hopefully the Alimta is working!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 You still have your sense of humor - I love your little avitar muching away - reminds me of ME. Tomorrow is 4/1/05 the day I promised myself to start my diet. I'll let you know how THAT goes! Please feel better soon. Don't be lonely, we're here. Just type away. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Hi Beth, Glad to see that the treament is somewhat tolerable. Stay positive and FIGHT, FIGHT,FIGHT. Hoping that the CT on the 11th, will bring some much needed good news. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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