Addie Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 Couldn't get in today for the MRI until 8:45 tonight. By then, I'm in my jammies, for crying out loud. So....the MRI is tomorrow....but guess what? I saw Doc Reuben today....Coop wasn't available after all...and Reuben says I need to go back on.......... ..........THE EVIL ORAL DECADRON~!!! Worse yet, he's talking 4 mgs EVERY 6 HOURS. As if! Today, I got an infusion instead. And will tomorrow too....but I'm hoping Coop will override the dosage because I cannot take that much. I just can't go thru that Decadron Craziness again. Depending on what the MRI finds....I might need to go in the hospital for several days, Reuben said...especially if it's a bone met and needs radiation. Sheesh. But if I'm hospitalized, at least I can get the Dec by infusion. That and a tray of green jello might make me smile thru the pain. I fell again at the top of the stairs earlier. Skinned my knee on my corduroy pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 (((((Addie)))))) please stay off the stairway. Please Love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I'd be there to catch you if I could, but you know that. Be careful, and take care. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Addie, so sorry you are going through this :( Suck a ducky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 (((Addie))) I am sending positive thoughts and praying praying praying for you some relief and good results on the MRI tomorrow. Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Addie, Sending good vibes, wishes for the MRI tomorrow, Please no more fall. Hugs J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Addie, can't tell you how many times I have read this post. Words just don't seem adequate. Here are some ideas: My SIL has very bad neuropathy. She uses a machine on her legs, I think 1/2 hr. each leg every day and she says that it has given her tremendous relief. I will try and get the name of it. Keep the he-- off the steps. You know that I am sending bzillions of prayers and thoughts that all the tests come back with good news. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Addie, Just now got to your post...it takes me a long time to catch up every night since I can't even peak at work. Words are impossible. I am praying for great MRI results, the decad. to be much easier and for you to get some good rest without pain. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 (((((((((((Addie)))))))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Will be thinking of you tomorrow and sending out prayers. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Oh Addie, I'm so sorry you are having a tough time. Too bad you have to wait until tomorrow for your MRI, but I agree, 8:30 tonight is way too late!!!!! Take care around those stairs. Sending all my positive thoughts that the bone scan comes back negative. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Good grief Charlie Brown. It sounds like you are really having a time of it this time. That falling and pain sounds like the taxotere is not what it is cooked up to be. Isn't there anything else you can try. I hope "Coop" agrees with you and reduces the dose or maybe gives it by injection. Can you take that at home if Paul sticks you? Does it have to be IV or can it be IM? Praying for empty head tomorrow and a plan that isn't so taxing on you. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Addie I am sorry you have to go through this, you are in my prayers. And PLEASE be careful, I'm just grateful you haven't had any serious injuries with your falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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