Annis, I'm so sorry about your sister's step-grandson. So young.

Robin, sounds like your brother is mending very fast; he'll be up to speed in no time.

Ritzy, your friend is going through such difficulty, but with friends like you she has so much support.

Dawn, I really hope the PSA is good for Terry. Mike had a scare a few years ago with an enlarged prostate; we were very lucky that's all it was.

Like Kaylnn, I don't come here often enough but you are all in my thoughts everyday.

Scoopie, I've been praying for you and Terry a lot. I know black cohosh and evening primrose are good for hot flashes, but of course check with your doctor before taking anything. Also Effexor is an antidepressant that gets rid of hot flashes as well. I would take the lowest dose if approved by your doctor. Praying for good result on the PSA.

Ritzy, the aorta is in the chest. You must mean some other artery or vein in Merolynn's brain. Praying for her that they will be able to do something good for her.

Annis, prayers going out for the family of the young man who died so young. Praying for the Lord to comfort them Prayers for all. Jan

Just got on the forum for the first time in a while and was sad to see all the bad news but happy for the good news. So many of you have had so much to deal with! I really do pray for all of you and I'm sorry if I don't tell you often enough that I do.

Oh Dawn, big hugs!!! It sounds like some progress is being made, though, so that's good. I just pray it speeds up a bit!

Dawn--I am glad to hear that Terry has the stent out and I continue to pray for you both.

Cancer sucks! Just deal with one day at a time. Hugs to you both............

Glad the stent is out but the rest of the news is challenging. Praying for both of you as well as all the needs on this list.

Update:

At Terry's doctor's visit yesterday, they did remove the stent. He felt he was not passing the fragmented stones, but the CT scan showed they all did pass, but only from the kidneys down into the bladder. We just need them to completely pass! Added a pill to help with that. While there, they drew blood for the PSA test to see if the hormone treatment is working on his cancer. Hopefully we will know in a few days. He is having a terrible time with the hot flashes (5 or 6 an hour) so got a pill for that. The pill's side effects are worse than the hot flashes! He was dizzy, lathargic, felt drunk, dry mouth, had a hard time focusing and talking, and was sleepy. He was told not to take any more, and they are looking into another pill. Would you believe this is the same pill that our son took for ADHD when he was in high school? :shock: No wonder the kid seemed like a zomby, slept all the time, was quiet, and fainted once. We will write a formal appology to him, for making him take his meds!

Terry has a new friend! It is our window fan. He sits in his favorite chair (when at home) and has it plugged into a remote, and sitting right in front of him. Hot flash hits, he clicks it on, hot flash over, he clicks it off. At night he just has it aimed at him, and it is on all night. Covers come on and off. I'm sleeping okay, now. He is still restless. Please pray the PSA numbers are down and that whatever new pill he gets for the hot flashes, agrees with him!

Thank you, all!
Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

I want you all to know that I am praying for your specific requests! Ritzy, Annis, and Robin I do pray that the Lord place his hands of healing on those near and dear to you, and give you wisdom as you support the ones you love.

I will give an update on Terry, later this week, after his doctor's appointment. The last appointment was worthless, as the xray was unable to see what they wanted to look at (any stones left behind). So, he had a CT scan on Friday, and sees the doctor AGAIN, late today. The stent is still very uncomfortable for him and he is still having a hard time regulating his body temperature. But, he goes to work every day, and learns new stuff on the computer every night.

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

Dear Annis and Ritzy, you both have had way more than your fair share to deal with this year. I pray for comfort and healing for your friends and families. Hugs, Robin

Ritzy, you too have had a lot to deal with this year. Praying the rehab will go well for Merolynne.

Oh Annis, I am sorry. Your family has had a lot to deal with this year. I am glad your cousin is doing well.

Update on Merolynne: I talked to her husband today and the tumor on her brain was wrapped around the aorta and they were not able to repair it. He said they clamped it off and they thought the other blood vessel would be able to do the work. They raise her blood pressure to get this to happen and she had a stroke. She also had to have part of her skull removed because of swelling of the brain. Needless to say, she has a lot of rehab ahead of her. Thank you for your prayers.

My sister's oldest step grandson died unexpectedly over the weekend. He was only 21. Please pray for the family.

My cousin who had the stroke is doing well in therapy so they're giving her 2 extra weeks of it. She is getting passes to go to her son's football games, shop with her daughters and soon she will get to spend the weekends at home until she is released in a few weeks.

Continued prayers for those that are in need.

Thank you all for your comments you are all very kind keeping you all in my thoughts
Sue x