Mike and Jeff and Keyzy's Health
- Thread starter Mary Kay
- Start date
- th_trl_thread_readers 0
- Status
Yes, positive thoughts for all of you who are suffering.
MK, Melatonin is a natural supplement for sleeping problems. It is naturally produced by the body but sometimes the body stop producing it especially during menopause. I had insomnia really bad for awhile but the Melatonin makes me drowsy so I can get to sleep and stay asleep. I use to take ambien but only take that now when I'm really wound up. Have you tried Melatonin?
MK, Melatonin is a natural supplement for sleeping problems. It is naturally produced by the body but sometimes the body stop producing it especially during menopause. I had insomnia really bad for awhile but the Melatonin makes me drowsy so I can get to sleep and stay asleep. I use to take ambien but only take that now when I'm really wound up. Have you tried Melatonin?
So sorry Stormfinch, will keep you in my positive thought. (((Hugs)))
Melatonin is also an antioxidant. My dah took it all the time and had good results with it.
Melatonin is also an antioxidant. My dah took it all the time and had good results with it.
Storm! My hugs and Prayers for you and hubby! Please keep us up on what's going on. It really does help to talk it out!
I did try melatonin in the past..I will give it another shot. Thanks for the reminder.
Mike didn't want me waiting for ever in hard chairs while he was in the clinics. And he doesn't want me in the heat any more then I need to be in it. He got home about 3pm.
He said the tat hurt like fire and he couldn't drink enough water to please them (the prostate will move if you don't have a full bladder to hold it in place) Finally he got down enough and they did a run thru. No radiation.
He starts real radiation on the 11th of Aug.
GOOD NEWS! They had him do blood tests today and it didn't show any spread of cancer!!
I did try melatonin in the past..I will give it another shot. Thanks for the reminder.
Mike didn't want me waiting for ever in hard chairs while he was in the clinics. And he doesn't want me in the heat any more then I need to be in it. He got home about 3pm.
He said the tat hurt like fire and he couldn't drink enough water to please them (the prostate will move if you don't have a full bladder to hold it in place) Finally he got down enough and they did a run thru. No radiation.
He starts real radiation on the 11th of Aug.
GOOD NEWS! They had him do blood tests today and it didn't show any spread of cancer!!
Last edited:
Sending restful thoughts your way MK!
Kay, tell that lawyer to go for everything he can get. Your poor daughter is going to have a long row to hoe even after the surgery (hubby is an old Ortho tech so I've heard alot) and she deserves every penny.
May I ad to the list ladies? Hubby (also Jeff) was just recently diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, which is part of the reason I've been MIA recently. It's got a good chance of remission with the new generation of drugs, but he's had to quit his job between the symptoms and numerous doctors' appointments. I can't work due to the double threat thyroid disorders so things are going to get a little tight. Granted, we've got his military retirement and VA disability checks, so we won't be destitute, but we could use some prayers and positive vibes if anyone cares to.
Yes we care!!! I am so sorry you are going through tough times right now (((((hugs))))) Prayers and thoughts of strength for you both.
I take an over the counter product called Sleep....it works really well.
That was very thoughtful of him!!! I feel for him on drinking the water. I had to have an ultrasound a few months and had to drink a lot of water then I had to wait for the tech for 45 minutes
The girl at the front desk said I could go but not to completely empty my bladder.....
I told her at my age and after 2 kids there was no stopping it once it started 
I just kept praying that I didn't sneeze 
Great news on the blood test
I feel for him on drinking the water. I had to have an ultrasound a few months and had to drink a lot of water then I had to wait for the tech for 45 minutes
I had to do this once also and I was in so much pain from the water that I was starting to get really ticked for keeping me waiting.
Then when I finally got the chance to go, I couldn't go. Just a trickle from holding it so long. My muscles just wouldn't let go. Talk about painful. 
Stormfinch,you are in my prayers.Being ill is hard enough without all the financial crapolla.Makes it very hard to deal with.(((Hugs!)))
MK,that is wonderful it isnt spreading.
MK,that is wonderful it isnt spreading.
Just popping in for a few, I'm trying to get some large throw pillows sewed up before the weekend. I'll write more later but wanted to say thank you to everyone.
MK, if melatonin doesn't do it for you, try valerian. Melatonin gave me nightmares, but I could take valerian without problems and it made me super sleepy. Anyone taking it who owns cats should watch it though. My cat at the time literally attacked my hand when I went to pet her after taking it. Turns out it's related to catnip! Oh, and smells like dirty gym socks, hold your nose!
MK, if melatonin doesn't do it for you, try valerian. Melatonin gave me nightmares, but I could take valerian without problems and it made me super sleepy. Anyone taking it who owns cats should watch it though. My cat at the time literally attacked my hand when I went to pet her after taking it. Turns out it's related to catnip! Oh, and smells like dirty gym socks, hold your nose!
Storm! I told Mike about this and he wanted to know if your hubby is a Viet Nam Vet? He needs to be seen by the V.A. if so. My ex BIL has something similar and he is being cared for by the V.A. and has full disability because of agent orange.
Stromfinch you're added to my prayers I hope everything will be OK
MK, that is great news about the radiation. How many treatments will he get?
MK, that is great news about the radiation. How many treatments will he get?
Stormy..(hug) honey, I am so sorry ...that's a lot on your plate.
MK ! Yay on Mike !
Fudgey ( those ultrasounds are awful !)....
MK ! Yay on Mike !
Fudgey ( those ultrasounds are awful !)....
Last edited:
Fudgey..I can drink the water..but it would have been a disaster if I had to sit up after!
Just popping in for a few, I'm trying to get some large throw pillows sewed up before the weekend. I'll write more later but wanted to say thank you to everyone.
MK, if melatonin doesn't do it for you, try valerian. Melatonin gave me nightmares, but I could take valerian without problems and it made me super sleepy. Anyone taking it who owns cats should watch it though. My cat at the time literally attacked my hand when I went to pet her after taking it. Turns out it's related to catnip! Oh, and smells like dirty gym socks, hold your nose!
I will have to check that out....not sure if I can handle the smell though...bleck!! Get some rest too!!
When I sit up after I was afraid to get off the table....LOL
Thank you all Ladies, and {{{Hugs}}} back.
I've had several ultrasounds where they told me I had to have a full bladder. I'd go in all uncomfortable and squirm while in the waiting room, only to be told by the actual tech that I really didn't have to do that. Sometimes I don't think they bother to update their test instructions after they get new equipment.
No MK, Jeff enlisted in the mid 80s so definitely no agent orange, and his father was in basic training stateside when he was conceived so he's not an AO baby either. He did however serve on a base that was issued a 7003 by the EPA before it was shut down in the BRAC closures. There was a plume of benzene in the groundwater that emanated from the fuel storage 5 blocks from his dorm. We're looking into that, but it would be quite a fight if we chose to submit it. Jeff is however ruled 90% disabled due to other things, so the VA takes care of all his medical, including the new meds for the CML, thank goodness. The stuff is $5700.00 a month off insurance.
Yes we care!!! I am so sorry you are going through tough times right now (((((hugs))))) Prayers and thoughts of strength for you both.
I take an over the counter product called Sleep....it works really well.
That was very thoughtful of him!!! I feel for him on drinking the water. I had to have an ultrasound a few months and had to drink a lot of water then I had to wait for the tech for 45 minutes
Great news on the blood test
I've had several ultrasounds where they told me I had to have a full bladder. I'd go in all uncomfortable and squirm while in the waiting room, only to be told by the actual tech that I really didn't have to do that.
Sometimes I don't think they bother to update their test instructions after they get new equipment. No MK, Jeff enlisted in the mid 80s so definitely no agent orange, and his father was in basic training stateside when he was conceived so he's not an AO baby either. He did however serve on a base that was issued a 7003 by the EPA before it was shut down in the BRAC closures. There was a plume of benzene in the groundwater that emanated from the fuel storage 5 blocks from his dorm. We're looking into that, but it would be quite a fight if we chose to submit it. Jeff is however ruled 90% disabled due to other things, so the VA takes care of all his medical, including the new meds for the CML, thank goodness. The stuff is $5700.00 a month off insurance.
Last edited:
I've had several ultrasounds where they told me I had to have a full bladder. I'd go in all uncomfortable and squirm while in the waiting room, only to be told by the actual tech that I really didn't have to do that.
I agree 100%. After I complained about how much I hurt I was told that those instructions (drink 50 gals of water) was a 'general' amount and intended for the average person. I'm a petite 5' 2" woman weighing around xxx lbs not a 250 lb man for cripes sake.
I'll know better next time.- Status
Similar threads
- Locked
