Me & My Shadow......

Believe51 · 07-20-2007, 10:21 AM

When is the last time I said that I admire you?? Your spirit is so full and your fight if like fire!! I hope that the laughter you get from the ones you love is greater than the laughter you provide!!

If you want to ever play pool maybe we can all get together with my hubby's scrawny legs and shoot a few games!!

Again Sheila, when I think of you so many things come to mind, of course Chia Pet is not one of them!! LOL!! LOL!! I see your rays of sunshine through the darkest of our days. You have provided us with the strength and inspiration to take another step forward.

There are so many times that I find hope in the words you say, I gather knowledge and strength and hope. If I had a magic potion you would get a sprinkle!!

Waiting For A Miracle...and ready to demand one soon!!>>Believe51

Mary Jo · 07-20-2007, 11:41 AM

Hi Sheila,

So nice to hear from you. I always enjoying seeing that you have posted.

My onc. told me that sometimes hair can start coming back on taxol. Not mine! Boy, did I watch for growth though. My chemo ended (taxol) Nov. 30, 2005 and I don't think there was growth until like February. Honestly! Geez, I was beginning to think I'd be one of those odd balls who didn't get her hair back. But I did.

Sending hugs and a prayer for God's Peace to surround you today.

Mary Jo

weezie1053 · 07-22-2007, 09:07 PM

My hair started growing back towards the end of the Taxol. It too was very thin, and the colors resembled those of a skunk. Eyebrows and lashes returned quicker than the hair--although they are thinner and fewer.

I took Ambien while on chemo. Never took a sleep aid prior to chemo, but it helped me get the rest I needed which is important. When you're on chemo, the Onc seem willing to prescribe you anything you need to improve the quality of our lives.

DonnaD · 07-23-2007, 05:47 AM

Hello dear friend,
You never cease to amaze me and make me smile.

My hair began to grow again, a little fuzz, near the end of Taxol. I ever ask my onc about it. She said it can happen. Then she said and "No, it does not mean the Taxol is not working!" She knows me well.

Sleeping was and issue for me even before I was diagnosed and became even worse during treatment . I tried Tylenol PM, but it did not seem to work for me. I then tried Ambien, and Lunesta (gives a metal taste in my mouth) but both seemed to make me foggy in the morning. What works the best for me is a very low dose of Adivan (generic Lorazepam). Started out with .05 mg and now take a half of that and not every night. It is slowly getting better. I was so afraid to take anything and become dependent, but decided sleep was needed more to help me get well. Sleep is a very good thing!

Hope to see you Thursday!
Donna

visualizehealth · 07-23-2007, 07:25 AM

When I started my chemo, all of my dark hairs fell out and all the greys stayed! I honestly think it would take a nuclear blast to get rid of my grey hairs. They seem to thrive on chemo. I can't wait to see what my hair looks like when it grows back in. I would definitely take the Chia pet look over the Grandpa look.
Regarding sleep....I have been going to an accupuncturist since my chemo started, and he has helped me tremendously with not only sleep, but also nausea. One morning he put needles behind my ears and by lunchtime I was down for the count. Whatever you try, I hope it works for you!
Love and blessings,
Annie