That is fantastic, Mimi. You just made my day!!!
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That is fantastic, Mimi. You just made my day!!!
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Originally Posted by Biciclista
Yippeeeee! Donald is escaping! Hoping for a very nice first weekend at home and no issues will be allowed to act up. Those "issues" need to just back off and allow him a few days rest at home before they even think about flaring up again. :cool:
This is great news, Mimi.
Made my day, too!
Happy to hear it, Mimi! Hope Don's homecoming goes as smoothly as possible. What a great Christmas gift!
WOO HOO!!! So happy for you two!!
Dear TE gals
I wish I could give you all a big hug. Thank you so much.
Dear G-ds of medications,
I got my second Prolia shot today. Please don't let there be any of those horrible and weird side effects that I had to sign a waiver for.
This is a new medication for osteoporosis. It's used as some kind of oncology drug and they discovered in the course of this, that it helps grow bone. I had the first treatment in June, with no issues. Now I have to wait until next June to have my bone density scan, to see if it's worked.
Funny, my mind is very strange. When I took Reclast (infusion), I felt mildly nauseous as soon as the IV was inserted. I could only take about 2/3 of the dose, as they thought it was an allergic reaction. So my doctor didn't want me to try it again, even though the 2/3 dose worked. When I had the first Prolia shot in June, I rode my bike there, so as to keep my mind off of it. I don't think the Reclast thing was a reaction, I just get unbelievably nervous and can almost make myself feel weird when I take a new medication. As soon as she took the needle out of my arm today, I felt weird. There's no preservatives in the injection (I made them check) and this was a mild version of what happened in 2010. I didn't tell the nurse, sat there for 15 minutes and did paperwork and went to buy some gifts in town. I am fine now.
I'd like to strangle my brain.
Mimi, I am so glad to hear your good news.
Mimi I am so happy for you and Don!!:D:D
Crankin, drugs are SO scary... i hope it's ok
Yay Mimi! Being home will be so much better for RD. Happy Dance!
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I second Snap's Snoopy dance. Yay Mimi and RD!
Just to clarify - it isn't an 'oncology' drug per se, but most of the osteoporosis drugs also have indications for use in cancer patients either to aid in strengthening bone where there are bone metastases or for patients receiving hormonal treatments that may cause bone issues. This drug was approved for osteoporosis last year and then for cancer patients getting hormonal treatments this year. It isn't having any effects on the cancer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
Just in case the idea of it as a cancer drug was adding any other stress to you. Maybe that would help? Thought I'd try at least. :)
That is AWESOME. Hopefully the issues and nervousness will be less just by having him at home!Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Dear PossegalQuote:
Originally Posted by Possegal
Can I hug you?
Signed,
The pharmacology/toxicology student and nerd
Yes, of courseQuote:
Originally Posted by Owlie
Signed,
Possegal, PhD (pharmacology/toxicology). :)
lots of hugging here. too bad it's virtual.
Mimi - so glad Don will be coming home - what a relief.
Mimi-
Thanks great news! Crossing fingers all goes as smoothly as possible!
Mimi
I am sooooo happy for you and Don. Did you get a chance to redecorate the house while he was gone? (just kidding - I know you've been swamped all this time :) Here's to a speedy recovery!
Martha
Withm,
I did rearrange furniture in the living room at D's request! and even more amazing, a coworker paid her cleaning lady to clean MY house last week so it's much cleaner than it is normally.
We're going to start out without a hospital bed. (eek) hope we don't need it.
LOL - I am always reminded of the story of Goldilocks and the 3 bears as told by Cheech & Chong (or was it the Firesign Theater?) - the little ones went out to play, and when they came home found out that their parents had moved out. Without telling/taking the little ones! So far removed from the story it now sounds barbaric, but it seemed pretty funny at the time. Then again mind altered perceptions were easily amused 40 years ago.
Anyway I hope that all continues to go well, and that you and Donald will get lots of rest and recovery - I am sure you both need it.
Dear Woman With Whom I Share a Public Bathroom:
WTF? I know that you put several layers of toilet paper on the toilet seat before you use it and that it takes you a good 10 minutes to prep the toilet for use. I'm not sure why you don't use the handy dandy toilet seat covers from the dispenser on the the wall, but whatever. But why in God's name do you throw away half-used rolls of toilet paper, too? I just used the bathroom and there are two rolls with a considerable amount of TP still on them in the trash just from today. I'm guessing there's at least another one from this morning too. That's a whole lotta wasted toilet paper. I understand that you likely have some OCD thing going on--and I am sympathetic--but please get help. What you're doing is wasteful and, I assume, indicative of other OCD behaviors that are, at least to an outside observer, not particularly normal.
Dear Powers That Be,
Please don't take away my massage therapist right now. I don't know what happened, but please let her keep working.
Apparently, this is quite new started in August. I hear it may be an age issue (geez)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pax
If I even have one glass of red wine and I feel horrid the next day :( And I don't care for white wine
Oh well, I am a huge indulger in beer but a glass of wine with friends was always fun.
I read your mention of this with fascination sometime back and am astonished that it continues. Does management know? Do you have a clue as to whom it is???Quote:
Originally Posted by indysteel
Lord; I forgot I had already complained about this. Sorry for the repetition of my rants. I think I know who she is, but we have no management per se. I work for the government. The people who manage the building are not our managers and her boss is not my boss. I wish there was a way to address it but I would have to step on some serious toes to do so. It is weird though. I just don't get why the tp rolls are trashed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
That is most odd. Could you leave a note in the bathroom - taped to the stall? I might try that.....
Dear Children,
Sorry you do not understand right now why I shut myself in my room. The complaining, the screaming, the complaining and screaming some more . . . I'm afraid if I do not lock myself in my room, words will spew out of my mouth that I will never be able to take back.
Limewave
Dear Dog,
While I should know better than to leave my Patagonia active hipsters/briefs anywhere near your grasp, you should know better than to eat my precious undies. I am never surprised anymore, only poorer and poorer. Help me save $$$ by not eating my nice underwear.
love,
your companion
Aw! This reminds me of how my mom used to lock us out of the house when we were annoying as kids. We were never grounded, just locked outside to roam our expansive property and blow off steam. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by limewave
Feel better!
Indy, I laughed at your description of this woman, but it's really not funny. I agree, tape a note to the stall.
Possegal, please forgive my ignorance, as one who has 2 lowly master's degrees in decidedly non-scientific subjects. I know the drug is not used to treat cancer, but used to help with the effects of treatment. I am only concerned with side effects... that would affect me, like maybe having a horrible skin rash on my face! I had nothing after the first treatment and all of my blood work was fine, but I can get myself pretty worked up about medications, etc., as I have had serious allergic reactions to some things, like IV contrast dye. I am not anti-medication, but so far, I haven't been able to take the first line of treatment osteoporosis drugs, due to really bad gastric side effects, and I had the weird reaction during the infusion of Reclast. Like I said earlier, I don't think that was really a reaction, just an anxiety attack.
Frankly, I read only minimal information the endocrinologist gave me this time, because after talking to her, I almost could feel the side effects starting :). Seriously, if I read it, I get it. I'm a whole lot better than I used to be, but I restrict myself from the Internet, in all things medical. So again, I fully admit I am no science person, but I am pretty aware of all things medical, especially since I work in a health care related field.
Limewave, I distinctly remember my mother locking me outside in the backyard, at age 3 or 4 because I wouldn't take a nap and her telling me to "go play in the traffic on Rt. 9 :eek:." And my mom was a very good mother, who probably had been pushed to the brink by moi.
I agree that it's not funny. I actually feel quite sorry fir this woman. I can't imagine having that kind if a hang up. I have thought about leaving a note, but I have to wonder whether it would solve anything. Assuming she reLly is OCD, a note will presumably do nothing to address her compulsion.
@Limewave. Good for you for recognizing you need a time out. A lot if people don't recognize that as an option.
@Reesha, did your dog actually eat your briefs? If so, do you need to see your vet?
Naw, she just gnaws out the crotch ;) :( I don't think she actually eats any of it, just chews on it. Gross!
That sucks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky King
Red wine causes me to get very flushed, and I mean beet red face/ears/neck. But that's the extent of it, no discomfort the next day... unless I have too much. :p
A note to the toilet paper woman can't HURT! It might not help, but we all want to hear what happens after you do it.
:D:D:D
tomorrow tomorrow! he's coming home!!! I will drive him absolutely bananas because he's so weak and i want him to get up and do stuff!
Dear bad weather,
Stay where you stayed until now. I want to ride my bicycle without freezing my a** outside. Stationary bike is boring.
Who's he?Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Oh thank you Flying Spaghetti Monster!Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista