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Midwest Alice · 11-17-2009, 06:19 PM

Hey Everybody, I have been gone for a few days. The city wants to close the firehouse that is the first responder to the university where both my children go and live. I have been to city counsel meeting and on the phone.... still more work to do.

I had my Dr. appt. today. I have "moderate" arthritis in my hips. I will have a injection in the right joint in Dec. and the left joint in Jan. I will see the Dr. again in Feb. to evulate. I will/do need hip replacements. I think this summer would work when we are out of school. I don't know.. I will request my MRI from MDA.

I see my onc in Dec. and will see what he thinks about hip replacements also about a MRI of my hips. I know I will have to have one before the replacement.

Sheila, I had my last Zometa in April. He said I am doing and well don't need it any more.

Chelee, I too need to look in to a MRI of my hips. Good point on that 10/08 PET scan showing ? on hips.My Oct. PET didn't show anything and my back MRI was fine too.

I hope this finds you well and full of hope.

11-17-2009, 06:19 PM	#6
Midwest Alice Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 455	Re: hip problems evaluated Hey Everybody, I have been gone for a few days. The city wants to close the firehouse that is the first responder to the university where both my children go and live. I have been to city counsel meeting and on the phone.... still more work to do. I had my Dr. appt. today. I have "moderate" arthritis in my hips. I will have a injection in the right joint in Dec. and the left joint in Jan. I will see the Dr. again in Feb. to evulate. I will/do need hip replacements. I think this summer would work when we are out of school. I don't know.. I will request my MRI from MDA. I see my onc in Dec. and will see what he thinks about hip replacements also about a MRI of my hips. I know I will have to have one before the replacement. Sheila, I had my last Zometa in April. He said I am doing and well don't need it any more. Chelee, I too need to look in to a MRI of my hips. Good point on that 10/08 PET scan showing ? on hips.My Oct. PET didn't show anything and my back MRI was fine too. I hope this finds you well and full of hope. __________________ Alice 04/08 age 50 III IBC Her2+++ ER/PR-8cm 14/14 Double M, Body and Brain CT/PET clear, ? on spine,Muga 53 06/08, 4 A/C, Neulasta 08/08, Herceptin/tax 12 every week 10/08, CT/PET clear, ? on pelvis, hips, MUGA 43, started Enalaprial for heart, Herceptin every 3 weeks 11/08 33Rads; 12/08 MUGA 48 2/09 MRI spine and bone scan, old mets to spine, Chest x-ray, blood work, IV NED,regular CPAP use,Zometa x6, first -flue like symptoms 2 days;Herceptin x3; stage 2 lymphoedema..sleeve and glove 4/09 Brain MRI - CLEAR; MUGA 54 7/09 chest ultrasound, 10/09 PET, brain and spin MRI NED Herceptin only. MUGA 59!!! 1/11 Hip replacement 7/11 Hip 2 replacement 4/12 4 years!! Herceptin 6/12 start reconstruction finish in 12/12 2/14 Herception - 6 years!!! 1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."