My first blog...

Thank you for your promp response Mich, I really appreciate it. Firstly, I have ordered my journey kit...I take it to every appointment, it is my new bible. I am on 75 mg of Lyrica, but I have only just started on them. I am not sure how long they take to kick in, but I am still in a lot of pain. I am on cortesone tablets too and I go back to visit the GP on THursday. I guess if medication is not working I will need injection. My MRI results showed a bulging disc and some bone degeneration. Sounds like you have had your fair share of dramas and I really feel your pain. It's terrible not being able to make a cup of coffee without slouching over the bench or not being able to stand long enough to have a shower. Desperately need to get a shower chair. Haven't been able to go shopping nor drive my car for the last 3 weeks. Thankfully, I have a wonderful husband and 2 great kids that have been fantastic. My 17 yr old boy loves cooking, so he cooksmost of the evening meals. I am having 6 rounds of chemo every 3 weeks and then radiation..will be seeing radiation oncologist tomorrow, so will find out how long I will need to do this. Will be asking a lot of questions regarding my treatment and will definitely be speaking to support people. Am also seeing social worker. All my love to you and best of luck with everything. Thank you so much...Mary xxx