General Medical issues thread

[Pushka]

Thanks. In 2yrs I haven't been sick at all and I did not need the immunotherapy until after the first chemo was finished and I started this new chemo. So I guess it finishes when the chemo finishes...or 2 months after the chemo finishes.
The chemo will not eliminate the cancer but we will monitor for any symptoms after that.
They tell me there are no affects from the IVIG infusion but I reckon that is not true. I feel very ordinary and achy after. I know I am not imagining it. Anyone else care to share their experience?

Niece has regular immunotherapy infusions and feels carp for a couple of days. Also wears masks at times. Hers are for life as it's not for cancer treatment.

 

[prozac]

Has anyone experience with leg massages? Do they work or just a waste of money?

 

[RooFlyer]

Has anyone experience with leg massages? Do they work or just a waste of money?

Targeting what? I have very tight calf muscles and have tried massage, but only with transient benefit. I've now been seeing a physio who does dry needling there and so far it is working well.

Some massage therapists will also do dry needling.

 

[prozac]

Targeting what? I have very tight calf muscles and have tried massage, but only with transient benefit. I've now been seeing a physio who does dry needling there and so far it is working well.

Some massage therapists will also do dry needling.

I have poor lymphatic drainage in my left calf due an old traumatic work injury. Coupled with a split fascia (place of impact) it can give me a fair degree of pain end of day after exertion.

 

[RooFlyer]

Just cancelled my hand surgery, scheduled for this Friday (replace R middle finger knuckle joint).

Since it was scheduled, about 5 weeks ago, I've been teaching myself to be left handed and with much less use, the joint no longer is painful. I can garden & all and only mildly sore. I know it'll have to be done eventually (severe arthritic degeneration of cartlidge) but the recovery is so difficult (no driving for 2 months, splinted etc) I'm not going to have it done unless I have to.

Now, only my coronary ablation in a couple of weeks ...

 

[RooFlyer]

I have poor lymphatic drainage in my left calf due an old traumatic work injury. Coupled with a split fascia (place of impact) it can give me a fair degree of pain end of day after exertion.

I reckon it would help. I'd call a larger clinic and tell them the issue so they can put you with a particular practitioner. There is a range of skills and techniques available to them, and they tend to specialise.

 

[prozac]

I reckon it would help. I'd call a larger clinic and tell them the issue so they can put you with a particular practitioner. There is a range of skills and techniques available to them, and they tend to specialise.

Therein lies the problem. I need it at 6-7pm at night when it starts. I did a bit of physical work in garden yesterday and last night I was in discomfort. Perhaps I need a north Asian student living in. "How'd you like to earn ten bucks?"

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Just cancelled my hand surgery, scheduled for this Friday (replace R middle finger knuckle joint).

Since it was scheduled, about 5 weeks ago, I've been teaching myself to be left handed and with much less use, the joint no longer is painful. I can garden & all and only mildly sore. I know it'll have to be done eventually (severe arthritic degeneration of cartlidge) but the recovery is so difficult (no driving for 2 months, splinted etc) I'm not going to have it done unless I have to.

Now, only my coronary ablation in a couple of weeks ...

How do they renew a knuckle, artificial joint like a mini knee replacement?

 

[tgh]

Everyone is different but stretching is my key to settled legs.
Many years ago I had a lot of back trouble from an active life ; a pair of suspension boots and a bar across a doorway saved me.
It was quite a party trick showing off my ape like dexterity getting up and down.
Later they introduced a rack so anyone could upend themselves..

 

[andye]

Perhaps I need a north Asian student living in. "How'd you like to earn ten bucks?"

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Maybe don't approach people in the street with that request

 

[prozac]

Maybe don't approach people in the street with that request

I know what you mean. MrsProzac already knocked back that $10.

 

[cove]

Later this month we will be on easy street as Mrscove does her jury duty at about $10 per day.

 

[RB001]

Later this month we will be on easy street as Mrscove does her jury duty at about $10 per day.

After half a day, they'll splash out for $15 - make it past 3 days and it's a whopping $20 per day!

I'd advise not looking at what other states pay.

 

[RooFlyer]

Therein lies the problem. I need it at 6-7pm at night when it starts. I did a bit of physical work in garden yesterday and last night I was in discomfort. Perhaps I need a north Asian student living in. "How'd you like to earn ten bucks?"

I would consider it to be preventative, not reactive. Maybe once a week for 3 weeks to see if it works

How do they renew a knuckle, artificial joint like a mini knee replacement?

Something like this. The diagram he showed me didn't have the bits going into the finger bones as long as this. Ceramic.

 

[prozac]

After half a day, they'll splash out for $15 - make it past 3 days and it's a whopping $20 per day!

I'd advise not looking at what other states pay.

MrsProzac received circa $100+ daily for a 6 weeks trial some years ago.

 

[Pushka]

Later this month we will be on easy street as Mrscove does her jury duty at about $10 per day.

Tax free. Ya laughing!

 

[RB001]

MrsProzac received circa $100+ daily for a 6 weeks trial some years ago.

Slightly OT...
Indeed, NSW is one of the more generous jurisdictions (in this regard). Particularly if employed.
Currently around $106 a day; $247 a day if it stretches past 10 days. Plus travel allowance.
The $106 is a flat rate for those not otherwise employed.

 

[prozac]

Slightly OT...
Indeed, NSW is one of the more generous jurisdictions (in this regard). Particularly if employed.
Currently around $106 a day; $247 a day if it stretches past 10 days. Plus travel allowance.
The $106 is a flat rate for those not otherwise employed.

MrsPs employer was not amused. She did not get paid for time off.

 

[cove]

I think WA jury duty is not that generous. I missed getting called in as 75 is the age limit. We got caught in a traffic jam so Mrscove missed the first date by about 15 minutes.This new date is not negotiable.

 

[Flashback]

Immunotherapy has been the game changer.
The biology of the cancer genes inform therapies that turn your immune system into an infantry whose ‘weapons’ attack the cancer receptors ‘weapons’ (very very simply).
Incredible development in treatment of melanoma and lung cancer (a few examples).

Father FB just got the results of the PET scan today, something has shown up in the lung as well.

CT scan booked tomorrow, biopsy they're trying to get in ASAP - first they had to confirm the part of the lung was accessible for a biopsy, which they have now confirmed. It's a bit more of a waiting game now and I think it won't be until the biopsy whether they'll know if it is spread (through the blood) from the prostate cancer or whether it's something separate. Each one has a different outcome in terms of treatment plan etc.

For immunotherapy though, that wasn't on the table at all as they said it's only being done under trials right now - is there a way of finding out about how you might get onto a trial, if that's one possible route that needs to be considered?

 

[MARTINE]

Father FB just got the results of the PET scan today, something has shown up in the lung as well.

CT scan booked tomorrow, biopsy they're trying to get in ASAP - first they had to confirm the part of the lung was accessible for a biopsy, which they have now confirmed. It's a bit more of a waiting game now and I think it won't be until the biopsy whether they'll know if it is spread (through the blood) from the prostate cancer or whether it's something separate. Each one has a different outcome in terms of treatment plan etc.

For immunotherapy though, that wasn't on the table at all as they said it's only being done under trials right now - is there a way of finding out about how you might get onto a trial, if that's one possible route that needs to be considered?

I am so sorry to hear this FB and hope the news of the biopsy is as best as can be. His oncologist will be best placed to discuss options. The availability/suitability of the type of immune therapy is critically dependent upon the biology of the cancer. Different cancers are being researched but not all have the drugs yet for this type of treatment. As you say the biopsy result will inform the pathway. His oncologist will be in the best position to discuss next steps. All the best.