Don Wood Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Well, another bump in the road for us. Lucie started having severe headaches this week, which Tylenol Extra Strength wouldn't touch. The Norco she takes for breakthrough pain helps some. We called the onc and he has ordered an MRI for the brain, which she will have done on Friday morning. We are praying it is not another tumor. The onc also is prescribing a steroid for her to take. The headaches actually started before she started on Iressa, so we don't think that is the cause. We are still looking for that flat part in the road. I am scheduled for outpatient surgery on Wednesday to remove the scar tissue that is preventing my artificial sphincter from working. We need your prayers. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 My prayers and thoughts are with you and Lucie. You're such a loving couple who have been through so much and give so much to others on this Board. Praying for a smooth road for both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Dear Don and Lucie- I wish I had the magic words to make it all better, but all I can do is keep the prayers going for the two of you. You're in the daily lineup for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_beanes Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Please you two you must have luck on the road somewhere ....thank you for all the kind words you found for my situation . It helped a lot and made me realize that dispite being on my own physically I am not in reality. Now I wish you with all my will power and with all my wish power that things turn out alright for you . All my best Bettina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teetlee Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 I am praying for both of you. Hope you find that flat stretch of road soon. Teet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christymike Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 I hope that everything comes out okay Prayers and best wishes to you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Don, I'm not sure if my memory serves me correctly, but I believe that headaches are a possible side effect from Iressa-which I know Lucie is now taking. The MRI is a good idea, but has the doc ruled out or considered the side effect possiblity? Please take care of yourself, and know that you and your Lucie are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jonathan Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 I sure hope that there is no met.! You both have all my prayers this week especially. Either way, there are things they can do... if the topic of chemotherapy comes up, remember to ask about CPT-11 and gemzar.... Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Sending only good thoughts your way. Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 You and Lucie will be in my Prayers. Hang in there and keep us updated. We are like 1 big family here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelleanna Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Don Sending good thoughts your way for U & Lucie!!!!! Things got to get better for the two of you!!! ((((hugs)))) Estelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 DON, DID YOU SAVE THE PRESCRIPTION BAG THAT TALKS ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS. I KEEP THOSE UNTIL BUDDY IS FINISHED TAKING THE MEDS. I HAVE FOUND THIS TO ANSWER A LOT OF QUESTIONS. HOPE THE BEST FOR BOTH OF YOU. HANG IN THERE WEDNESDAY...GOD BLESS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 prayers are shooting your way gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Don...Both you and Lucie are in our prayers. Please keep your positive attitude and remember that headaches can be just that...headaches. But here I sit and tell you that, but when Howard says he has this or that my thoughts go right to where yours are! Faith, that's what we have to hang on to and ask for the strength to get through all of this. Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Don & Lucie-we are both praying hard for Lucie and for your surgery too!! I want to see your next post on the Good News section Annie & Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Don and Lucie, so glad you came here for prayers, theyll be going up every time I think of you both, which is very often!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia88 Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Don and Lucie...that smooth stretch is on the horizon..God is working on it for you right now with all the prayers going up from this great group of people...you two are such a super couple..my prayers tonight are for many blessings to come your way SOON!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolsdaughter Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Don and Lucie, I will add my prayers to the list and I want you both to know how much I admire you and the love you have for one another. I am so glad you asked for prayers from us. HUGS, Shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Don and Lucie, Prayers for the two of you right now......................... Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleZP Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Don and Lucie, My prayers are with you both. Take slow, deep breaths and take it a moment at a time. That is what works for us. Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Sending up extra prayers for both of us Don. Remember the advice you just gave me - No worrying until you KNOW there is something to worry about. Well, I haven't exactly taken the advice but I am trying hard! Hugh goes this afternoon for his MRI. I am praying for a sinus infection for both of them or a reaction to meds! Did you ever think you would be praying to have a sinus infection??? I hope we can both post in good news by next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 sending out much love to you and lucie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Don and Lucie - Will send up prayers, prayers and more prayers this week. God bless you both! Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Dear Don and Lucie, I am waving my magic wand that is guaranteed to get rid of headaches and scar tissue. Earl had some bad headaches during radiation - MRI kept him in the empty headed club. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Lucie. Ginny DeCoursey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresca Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Oh prayers from me too my dear Don and Lucie. I pray nothing more than a sinus headache or something silly like that. Much Love, Rana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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