beckyg Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Today is my 31st birthday. I celebrated it with pain medication that is finally getting the pain under control--I have joined the ranks of the Oxycontin takers. We are now all working under the assumption that the "suspicious spot" that showed up on my September bone scan is in fact a bone met. At the time the radiologist and two oncologists felt pretty sure that it was not cancer--more likely trauma from the surgery in February which had never completely healed. But since the pain has increased dramatically in the alst month, that theory has been scrapped. I finally heard from MD Anderson. I have an appointment there Monday morning. The doctor told me that the first thing is to get my pain under control. (When I talked to him Tuesday night, I didn't have the Oxycontin yet and the Vicodin was no longer controlling it.) He said he did have several chemotherapy options for me once the pain is addressed. The Oxycontin makes me itch and it is making me very drowsy. TRhe phamcist told me that for most people, the drowsiness only lasts a few days--I sure hope he is right, because it is going to be a big challenge to teach my classes if I continue to be this sleepy. For the itchiness, I may have to buy stock in Benadryl. I hope this effect is temporary too. My pain has been severe enough that I will live itchy if I need to, but I don't like it. My husband and daughter baked me a cake, so I had better make an appearance and have some with them. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Becky Congratulations on your birthday. I wish you many more. Love, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Many Happy Returns Becky! I am glad the pain is under control for now! Good luck at MD Anderson. Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Happy birthday, Becky, and I wish you many, many more! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 HAPPY B-DAY, Becky!!! Glad your getting the pain under control and wishing you the best at MD Anderson, !!! Remember more than anything were SURVIVORS today!!! Enjoy and Celebrate!!! God bless and your in my prayers Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 MRI's taken 12/18/03 - 2 brain mets found- named em Frick & Frack PET taken 1/5 - hot spot in mediastinum May be cancer?? "Absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Becky, Happy B-day to U Happy B-day to U Happy B-day dear Becky Happy B-day yo UUUUUUUUUUUUUU Wishing you many more birthdays and praying for you every day. Hang in there. Warm hugs and God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Becky, Happy Birthday and good luck on your appointment on Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Belated Happy Birthday Becky. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Happy belated birthday becky. Sorry you are having pain. Hope md anderson is your angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKY!! May you have many many more! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 happy brithday Becky, i know what your wish is gonna be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Scientists have proven that birthdays are good for you! Seems the more you have, the longer you live.... Happy belated birthday, Becky. I hope your trip to MD Anderson begins your path to total recovery. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Happy Birthday Becky, and many many many more!!! Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Happy Birthday Becky! I hope MD Anderson has the solutions to your problems. I will be praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Happy Birthday, Becky, and may you have many more with your husband and daughter. Hope MDA is able to provide some solutions. Hugs, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Hi Becky, Happy belated birthday! How was your birthday cake? I will be thinking of you Monday morning. Let us know how you make out at MD Anderson. God Bless, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysdaughter Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Happy day to you! Hope you have an opportunity to enjoy yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Happy Belated Birthday, Becky. Hope the cake was good, and the drugs do what they're supposed to do. I'm keeping all body parts crossed that Monday's appointment will have good news about good options available to you. I'm still your cheerleader.... Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Dear Becky, Happy 31 years and 1 day birthday. May MDA have the answer to all of your dreams. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candee Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Becky Late posts of B Day wishes only help extend your special day into special days! "Make the coming hour overflow with JOY , and let the PLEASURE drown the brim." - shakespeare Hoping you had JOY and Celebration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 Add me to you Happy Birthday well wishers Becky. Good luck with your next appointment and I wish you many, many, many good birthdays yet to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 Belated birthday wishes to you Becky! Bill was drowsy first with his oxycontin and now he is fine with it. It really helps and I hope it does the same for you. Good luck Monday and let us know what happens. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 Belated wishes to you, But a birthday is for a full year not only a day, so have a good year and the best result on Monday. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I was reading some of your old posts and saw that this birthday was going to start a do-over year. I don't know if that is still your intent.... but I wish you a much better year - and am hoping that Monday's appointment brings a great deal of hope. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Wow, I jumped on the Birthday wagaon late. I hope you had a Happy Birthday Becky, know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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