Spent Tuesday 7/6 having tests from 7:30 am until around 4:30 pm. They revealed that the myeloma in my marrow is at the lowest it's been since I was diagnosed a bit over a year ago, which is good. The doctor took me off Thalidomide because it was causing severe neuropathy -- pain, swelling, numbness in arms/hands & legs/feet. She put me on Neurontin to see if that will help the neuropathy. I'll be starting Velcade and dexamethasone next week. Will be having them once a week by IV. I took Velcade/dex for 6 weeks last winter and it did seem to help. We're hoping this will bring the myeloma numbers on down.
We didn't get away from the clinic until after 5 pm yesterday. After we stopped for a quick supper, it was 6pm before we left Little Rock. So, we didn't get home until 9:40pm.
Over all, the results were positive. Your prayers and thoughts are very much appreciated.
Love,
Dotty
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Glad you got good results, Dotty. Hope the neuropathy eases up. Hugs from Florida,
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Thanks, Laurel.
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Praying for the Velcade to work. So glad you are home safe Dotty.
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