Two good things
@1creekgirl (41692)
United States
July 14, 2023 9:41am CST
First, I got the stent removed yesterday from the blocked kidney stones. It didn't hurt at all and is a relief to have it out.
Second, I feel a little bit of hair growing! I know it will take a while since chemo made it all fall out, but it will be interesting to see what color and texture it will be. My hair before cancer was a pretty silver and a little wavy. Hopefully it will eventually be like that again.
But for now, I have two things to be semi happy about. Now if I could get rid of these muscle aches and pain all over, I'll feel much better. Seeing my Rheumatologist on Monday so hoping he can figure it out.
My legs have hurt ever since I started chemo. But this was so weird. It was Sunday before last, I was sitting on the couch and I actually felt the pain moving from my lower body into my arms, shoulders, and neck. I know I'm strange at times, but this was too strange. And I've been hurting all over since. No pain meds that I've found have helped at all.
But I do have those two things to be thankful for. And I'm looking forward to church Sunday, a good friend of ours is preaching and another good friend is going to be singing.
Hope you guys have a great weekend.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
14 Jul 23
I'm so sorry you're in so much pain, Vicki. I hope your Rheumatologist has some solutions. Let us know how that goes. I am happy about the stent and hair growth!!! Try and enjoy your weekend.
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@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
14 Jul 23
We just fried some catfish and that was yummy.
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@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
15 Jul 23
@LindaOHio No, when it's cleaned and filleted, the way Dale fries it is delicious.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
15 Jul 23
@1creekgirl I've never had catfish. Is it strong tasting?
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@AmbiePam (93753)
• United States
14 Jul 23
Bless you, Vicki. You are one tough cookie. I am very glad that stent is out now, and maybe that will be one less annoyance for you. And, how exciting that your hair is growing back! I have an acquaintance who is contemplating shaving her head (she got a short haircut that she hates) to start over, but I told her it may grow back differently. I imagine yours will be beautiful no matter what it grows back like. 
I look forward to hearing what the rheumatologist has to tell you. I hope she has some answers that can help you get rid of the pain.
I look forward to hearing what the rheumatologist has to tell you. I hope she has some answers that can help you get rid of the pain.3 people like this
@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
14 Jul 23
Thanks, Amber. It's not excruciating, but just constant. I wish I could at least find something for a little relief.
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@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
15 Jul 23
I think the pain has eased off a little this morning. So thankful.
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@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
14 Jul 23
I think you better get that checked out. It could be your heart...God forbid.
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@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
14 Jul 23
Wow, really? Sure pray it's not my heart.
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@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
14 Jul 23
@1creekgirl You never know...better safe than sorry.
. Best to rule it out.
. Best to rule it out.1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
14 Jul 23
Good your good news things Vicki but I really hope someone can find some pain relief for you for the muscles.
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@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
14 Jul 23
Thanks, Oshy. Maybe the doc Monday can.
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@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
14 Jul 23
I take Gabapentin for nerve pain after the lung surgery and it works really well. But this must be something different.
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
14 Jul 23
I`m so sorry that you`re not feeling good because of the pain. I hope and pray for your full recovery 
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@Juliaacv (51461)
• Canada
15 Jul 23
@1creekgirl I completely agree, and hope that you enjoy these good bits of news.
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@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
15 Jul 23
It really is nice to have some good news.
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@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jul 23
I am glad things are looking up and I hope you find out what to do about the pain, I hope you also have a good weekend and perhaps this can help
Discover how physiotherapy techniques can help with the muscle and joint pain regularly felt after chemotherapy treatment.
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@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jul 23
@1creekgirl glad I could help. Many blessings to you,
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@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
15 Jul 23
Thank you for that link. It was very informative.
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@Marilynda1225 (83074)
• United States
14 Jul 23
I hope the doctor can figure out what's causing that pain and that its' nothing serious.
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@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
15 Jul 23
Thanks so much, Susan. I actually don't hurt quite as much today.
@aninditasen (16505)
• Raurkela, India
15 Jul 23
Happy that you got the stent out and your hair is growing. Concerning the pain in your body, I think if milk suits you, you can take it warm with turmeric regularly to reduce the pain.
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@aninditasen (16505)
• Raurkela, India
15 Jul 23
@1creekgirl You are welcome. Take care.
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@thelme55 (77168)
• Germany
14 Jul 23
@1creekgirl You’re welcome. Have a nice weekend.
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