I beat Cancer ... I hope :)

norm

imalive wrote:

I'll be honest....it hasn't been a great last few days....the gabapentin didn't work and the cymbalta and the super cream don't seem to be working either. on top of that, I can't sleep and have about zero energy....plus, I was maybe feeling a little sorry for myself

guess what? PJ announces a show....after a tad of procrastination, I pop for tickets....and my mood is 100% better!

maybe by sept. 30, I'll have some feeling in my fucking hands

the thing about cymbalta is it takes a couple months to build up in your system before it starts to work effectively...obviously, this doesn't help you now but give it time

by the time we're in montana you'll be feeling great!

Wobbie

RKCNDY wrote:

saw this cream you were talking about...sounds like some serious pain relieving cream (I'm only guessing at the keta, ketamine and keto,ketoprofen) gabapentin is a good pain drug, as are the others.

norm wrote:

the thing about cymbalta is it takes a couple months to build up in your system before it starts to work effectively...obviously, this doesn't help you now but give it time

by the time we're in montana you'll be feeling great!

^^^^ glad to hear both these positive opinions

going for another acupuncture in a few minutes...

Who Princess

imalive wrote:

RKCNDY wrote:

saw this cream you were talking about...sounds like some serious pain relieving cream (I'm only guessing at the keta, ketamine and keto,ketoprofen) gabapentin is a good pain drug, as are the others.

norm wrote:

the thing about cymbalta is it takes a couple months to build up in your system before it starts to work effectively...obviously, this doesn't help you now but give it time

by the time we're in montana you'll be feeling great!

^^^^ glad to hear both these positive opinions

going for another acupuncture in a few minutes...

"Movin' to Montana soon
Gonna be a dental floss tycoon . . ."

Wobbie

Who Princess wrote:

"Movin' to Montana soon
Gonna be a dental floss tycoon . . ."

Fraaaaank

Katyz

Hey Rob,
Been away from the boards as one of Sammy's friends has relapsed. So hard for the family and he's only 8! Your pain management sounds so hard to manage but I know some of the drugs take time so hopefully things will improve. Good luck with the acupuncture. My insurance turned me down so I won't get to find out how great it is (I have minor cervical spine pain - nothing like you are going through) but let us know how it goes.

Hugs,
Katy xxx

Wobbie

Katyz wrote:

Hey Rob,
Been away from the boards as one of Sammy's friends has relapsed. So hard for the family and he's only 8! Your pain management sounds so hard to manage but I know some of the drugs take time so hopefully things will improve. Good luck with the acupuncture. My insurance turned me down so I won't get to find out how great it is (I have minor cervical spine pain - nothing like you are going through) but let us know how it goes.

Hugs,
Katy xxx

so sad about Sammy's friend . my best to you guys, him and his family.

and if you go back to my first mention of acupuncture, you'll see I'm doing it on the hippie, communal, low budget plan

PJ_ROCKS

norm wrote:

imalive wrote:

guess what? PJ announces a show....after a tad of procrastination, I pop for tickets....and my mood is 100% better!

by the time we're in montana you'll be feeling great!

you know it...

Wobbie

I was walking the dog today and it occurred to me....she had cancer, I had cancer, my mom died of cancer and my sister was just diagnosed in the last two weeks. seriously.......fuck cancer!!!

my sister's cancer is somewhat similar to mine but hopefully hers will be eradicated with 6 weeks of chemo and radiation and nothing else. I believe she will be just fine

as for me, things are good. my hand and feet are still a problem but I'm hoping it's only a matter of time before the cymbalta, the acupuncture (I had #9 yesterday) and the super cream all start having an effect. even though my hands hurt, I'm starting to do stuff again....this weekend I helped my brother-in-law install a sprinkler system. goddam, that trencher was an implement of torture....especially in bone dry, rocky and rooty "soil." it beat the living crap out of us and vice-versa. to add to the enjoyment, it was 100 degrees both days. I've got three blisters on each hand but it was good to get physical again. it wasn't too hard to get drunk afterwards on both days . we hit it again this coming weekend.

I'm still on the mend but I'm getting closer to my old self.....my old, old self

Snakeduck

imalive wrote:

I was walking the dog today and it occurred to me....she had cancer, I had cancer, my mom died of cancer and my sister was just diagnosed in the last two weeks. seriously.......fuck cancer!!!

my sister's cancer is somewhat similar to mine but hopefully hers will be eradicated with 6 weeks of chemo and radiation and nothing else. I believe she will be just fine

as for me, things are good. my hand and feet are still a problem but I'm hoping it's only a matter of time before the cymbalta, the acupuncture (I had #9 yesterday) and the super cream all start having an effect. even though my hands hurt, I'm starting to do stuff again....this weekend I helped my brother-in-law install a sprinkler system. goddam, that trencher was an implement of torture....especially in bone dry, rocky and rooty "soil." it beat the living crap out of us and vice-versa. to add to the enjoyment, it was 100 degrees both days. I've got three blisters on each hand but it was good to get physical again. it wasn't too hard to get drunk afterwards on both days . we hit it again this coming weekend.

I'm still on the mend but I'm getting closer to my old self.....my old, old self

You know I suck at being nice to people, but seriously bro, good luck with all this shit.

Wobbie

Snakeduck wrote:

imalive wrote:

I was walking the dog today and it occurred to me....she had cancer, I had cancer, my mom died of cancer and my sister was just diagnosed in the last two weeks. seriously.......fuck cancer!!!

my sister's cancer is somewhat similar to mine but hopefully hers will be eradicated with 6 weeks of chemo and radiation and nothing else. I believe she will be just fine

as for me, things are good. my hand and feet are still a problem but I'm hoping it's only a matter of time before the cymbalta, the acupuncture (I had #9 yesterday) and the super cream all start having an effect. even though my hands hurt, I'm starting to do stuff again....this weekend I helped my brother-in-law install a sprinkler system. goddam, that trencher was an implement of torture....especially in bone dry, rocky and rooty "soil." it beat the living crap out of us and vice-versa. to add to the enjoyment, it was 100 degrees both days. I've got three blisters on each hand but it was good to get physical again. it wasn't too hard to get drunk afterwards on both days . we hit it again this coming weekend.

I'm still on the mend but I'm getting closer to my old self.....my old, old self

You know I suck at being nice to people, but seriously bro, good luck with all this shit.

did you used to be someone else? :?

norm

imalive wrote:

I was walking the dog today and it occurred to me....she had cancer, I had cancer, my mom died of cancer and my sister was just diagnosed in the last two weeks. seriously.......fuck cancer!!!

my sister's cancer is somewhat similar to mine but hopefully hers will be eradicated with 6 weeks of chemo and radiation and nothing else. I believe she will be just fine

as for me, things are good. my hand and feet are still a problem but I'm hoping it's only a matter of time before the cymbalta, the acupuncture (I had #9 yesterday) and the super cream all start having an effect. even though my hands hurt, I'm starting to do stuff again....this weekend I helped my brother-in-law install a sprinkler system. goddam, that trencher was an implement of torture....especially in bone dry, rocky and rooty "soil." it beat the living crap out of us and vice-versa. to add to the enjoyment, it was 100 degrees both days. I've got three blisters on each hand but it was good to get physical again. it wasn't too hard to get drunk afterwards on both days . we hit it again this coming weekend.

I'm still on the mend but I'm getting closer to my old self.....my old, old self

and the best part from yesterday...? :x

Snakeduck

imalive wrote:

did you used to be someone else? :?

Just checked my underwear and the name written there indicates that I have always been me... for want of a better answer. :(

norm

imalive wrote:

did you used to be someone else? :?

Snakeduck

norm wrote:

imalive wrote:

did you used to be someone else? :?

:corn:

Wait, haven't got all these new smilies worked out.


When in Rome.

norm

Snakeduck wrote:

:corn:

Wait, haven't got all these new smilies worked out.


When in Rome.

you'll get used to it, julius

Lizard

Well Rob.....at least the DODGERS made you feel better I am sure.

Wobbie

norm wrote:

Snakeduck wrote:

:corn:

Wait, haven't got all these new smilies worked out.


When in Rome.

you'll get used to it, julius

i'm confused..... :?

Wobbie

Lizard wrote:

Well Rob.....at least the DO**ERS made you feel better I am sure.

fixed.

mickeyrat

imalive wrote:

norm wrote:

Snakeduck wrote:

:corn:

Wait, haven't got all these new smilies worked out.


When in Rome.

you'll get used to it, julius

i'm confused..... :?

snakeduck is also known as a acid mining , fearful mountaingoat observer.

Wobbie

mickeyrat wrote:

snakeduck is also known as a acid mining , fearful mountaingoat observer.

ahhh..... :idea:

an anagram would be naked suck :shock:

Lizard

imalive wrote:

Lizard wrote:

Well Rob.....at least the DODGERS made you feel better I am sure.

fixed.

Given to...

Good to see you felling better, and great to see the Giants doing what they did last night.

Be careful with how much manual labor you get yourself into. Next thing we know you will be renting mini-excavators and digging up peoples yards in the name of rehabilitation!

Julious has an affinity for mountain goats and russets... let him play in the brambles.

dottles

Ello!
I'm glad you're feeling a bit better

Well, I saw Pearl Jam last week! ...and I see them again next week

PJ_ROCKS

Lizard wrote:

imalive wrote:

Lizard wrote:

Well Rob.....at least the DODGERS made you feel better I am sure.

fixed.

:nono: for tonight.... you better not watch and or listen to the game. Wouldn't want to ruin the good mood your in :P

sending some good (((vibes))) your way!

Who Princess

imalive wrote:

I was walking the dog today and it occurred to me....she had cancer, I had cancer, my mom died of cancer and my sister was just diagnosed in the last two weeks. seriously.......fuck cancer!!!

my sister's cancer is somewhat similar to mine but hopefully hers will be eradicated with 6 weeks of chemo and radiation and nothing else. I believe she will be just fine

as for me, things are good. my hand and feet are still a problem but I'm hoping it's only a matter of time before the cymbalta, the acupuncture (I had #9 yesterday) and the super cream all start having an effect. even though my hands hurt, I'm starting to do stuff again....this weekend I helped my brother-in-law install a sprinkler system. goddam, that trencher was an implement of torture....especially in bone dry, rocky and rooty "soil." it beat the living crap out of us and vice-versa. to add to the enjoyment, it was 100 degrees both days. I've got three blisters on each hand but it was good to get physical again. it wasn't too hard to get drunk afterwards on both days . we hit it again this coming weekend.

I'm still on the mend but I'm getting closer to my old self.....my old, old self

Rob, I'm really sorry to hear about your sister. I gotta say again, this cancer stuff is so fuckin unfair!
Does she live near you? I'm glad that at least she has you for a brother.

Well, even if you're still feeling crappy at least you're able to get out and do some good old manly labor. Always good for the spirit. :thumbup:

Wobbie

Who Princess wrote:

Rob, I'm really sorry to hear about your sister. I gotta say again, this cancer stuff is so fuckin unfair!
Does she live near you? I'm glad that at least she has you for a brother.

Well, even if you're still feeling crappy at least you're able to get out and do some good old manly labor. Always good for the spirit. :thumbup:

she's in st. paul, MN. her treatment is going to be somewhat similar.....so, at least, I can kinda tell her what to expect.

81

did your family vacation around davis besse alot?


hope things work out well for her as well.

Wobbie

81 wrote:

did your family vacation around davis besse alot?

hmmmmm.....lawsuit? :?

more likely, bad genes

Snakeduck

imalive wrote:

81 wrote:

did your family vacation around davis besse alot?

hmmmmm.....lawsuit? :?

more likely, bad genes

Father died when I was 5 (he was 27), older brother damn near died when he was in his early 20's, figured I'd never make it to 30. Didn't really know what to do once I did...

Who Princess

imalive wrote:

Who Princess wrote:

Rob, I'm really sorry to hear about your sister. I gotta say again, this cancer stuff is so fuckin unfair!
Does she live near you? I'm glad that at least she has you for a brother.

Well, even if you're still feeling crappy at least you're able to get out and do some good old manly labor. Always good for the spirit. :thumbup:

she's in st. paul, MN. her treatment is going to be somewhat similar.....so, at least, I can kinda tell her what to expect.

I guess that's something positive from your experience. Besides the fact that you're still here!
Like I said, I'm glad she's got you for a brother.