Posts by David Wilson12

restlessdriver72 said:My uncle starts chemo the day after tomorrow.
To help his immune system, we're planning to make a juice out of beets, oranges, apples, carrots, and honey—the recipe calls for one of each. Now, how much of this should he actually be drinking daily—just one serving a day, or more? Also, can we prep enough for two days and just leave it at room temperature? It’s not exactly warm enough for him right now, given the lung cancer 😢 situation.
We also picked up some Taheeb tea, which says to steep one spoonful in about 40 ounces of water. Is drinking that every single day too much? And can you drink that tea cold?
Is this combo enough for the immune system? We read somewhere that you shouldn't overdo the vitamins because they can sometimes backfire, but you don't want too little either.
The plan was for him to have the juice in the morning, then the tea in the afternoon and evening.

Thanks so much 🙂

That doesn't seem like much. If he can manage to sip through a full dose throughout the day, that's great. But... grated apples left at room temperature?! I'm honestly not sure even a perfectly healthy person should risk that. I'd strongly suggest keeping it in the fridge, and maybe tossing some lemon into the mix too. My husband used a similar routine, and his blood work looked absolutely perfect before every chemo session. Good luck.

Here’s my take on the situation 😢
My skin isn't burning—no swelling, no lumps or anything weird like that—but there’s definitely pain. Or maybe "discomfort" is a better word for it. It doesn't really bother me when my arm is resting against my side, but the second I try to fully extend it 😕, it hits me. Should I go see a doctor? Or maybe just slap some ointment on it and hope for the best?

Thanks for letting me join the conversation on 🤷
. My medical records were basically a blank slate until about eighteen months ago. After my husband passed away, I spiraled into this cycle of health anxiety where I started convinced myself I was coming down with every ailment under the sun. These days, I’m actually prepping for a neurology appointment—I've been dealing with these persistent headaches, and honestly, I would have just suffered through them if I hadn't finally managed to get a referral for a specialist. Should I even bother mentioning that I've practically lived in doctor's offices over the last fifteen months? Aside from some gastritis, they haven't really "discovered" anything else 🤷... at least not 😁
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My take on people who act like mental health issues don't exist? Honestly, I think those are the exact types who actually have some serious issues themselves 😁

Don’t be too aggressive about it... just let him know you’re there—discreetly, if you will—without pulling away. Honestly, just act the way you’d want someone to act if you were stuck in his shoes. I don't know, I still have this nagging feeling that what he's going through isn't actually depression 🤷

Living with someone else—in any capacity—forces a massive shift in your reality. Not everyone handles those changes well, and we certainly don't all adapt in the same way. It’s not that placidpilot10's guy is some bad person or inherently malicious... it's just that he's likely struggling quite heavily with that sudden loss of independence, especially while being in a foreign country...

If you’re still under the impression—or if you actually feel in your gut—that they need your "help," my advice is pretty simple: just head down to the grocery store, grab enough basic staples to get them through the month, and call it a day.
Beyond that? They can figure it out on their own, just like everyone else does.

mistyseal11 said:Look, I’ve got a super sensitive stomach—if things get bad, I’m not too embarrassed to just lose it right by the table or over the sink...
...whether it's because I ate way too much or just hit something that didn't sit right.

Usually, I end up muttering "I told you so" under my breath...

...but honestly, I've got a better excuse now. I've been officially diagnosed with gastritis, cirrhosis, gallbladder issues, blood sugar problems, high cholesterol... basically, everything.
And the thing is, I practically can't eat anything at all... yet people just don't seem to pause and actually think about it when it comes to health matters...😉

It's the same story with my mother-in-law—you can tell her the same thing for years, but she’ll always do things her way. When you add what ZgSash mentioned—that these people are just waiting for their moment to be praised—it makes me wonder if they even have anything else to talk about🤷. She irritates me so much with this constant urge to push food on me that sometimes I just snap and tell her straight up that it's pointless, that I'm not an idiot and I know how to decide for myself when to eat or ask. But it isn't just about her hovering over me; she does it to everyone at the table, whether they planned to be there or not.

slyowl10 said:A question for anyone who has had the misfortune of losing a loved one to a serious illness.
How did you know when the end was near? Did you sense it coming?
Is there any way to tell just by looking at them?

All I can tell you is that no matter how long the battle lasts, you can never truly prepare yourself for the moment someone close to you passes away. There’s always that lingering sliver of hope—I guess that's just human nature, isn't it?
And like Angela Wright said, "fading out" is the perfect way to describe it. That's really all I can say. 😢

Angela Wright said:She’s incompetent and totally unprofessional. Just switch doctors.
It’s clearly a brain tumor.
All I can say is that right now, I am incredibly grateful for Milinović and for an American healthcare system where Vincristine and CCNU therapy are listed as second-line options immediately following Temozolomide in the first line.
Dear Susan Hayes25, unfortunately, the kind of issue you're facing is handled through systemic efforts via civil society organizations—much like my own association, which I decided to start by writing on this thread alongside other forum members. It turned out to be the best and craziest thing I've ever done for myself, and I say that without any false modesty—it was for my country and the people living in it.
I really hope someone finds that same grit, defiance, and strength in neighboring countries.

I'm sure you have it—whatever you need, I'm here as much as I can be... I've been following all your posts from the sidelines. That’s actually how I learned about so many things, including CCNU therapy and Vincristine. My late husband received those based on his doctor Vrdoljak's choice. We all fought so hard—my husband more than anyone—but the tumor was just too strong and moved too fast. If it weren't for forums like this one, I honestly don't know how I would have made it through.

It’s exactly what Armageddon said 👍

My husband lost his fight with a brain tumor four months ago. Throughout the entire thirteen months he was sick, he never once lost his faith or his hope for a recovery. He just radiated optimism—always making plans for the future, you know? Those of us surrounding him didn't really have the right to think otherwise, at least not out loud.
I realize everyone is different, but please, at least try to weigh the damage you'll inflict on your family and your kids if you have them. Think about how they’re going to live with that—carrying the knowledge that you decided suicide was the way to solve your problems.
Like Armageddon wrote, at least try to carry your cross—even if you're constantly stumbling under the weight, just keep carrying it 👍. I truly wish you all the luck in the world with that. 😉

Stress?

It’s really not that bad—especially when you realize just how much seeing those test results can actually take a weight off your mind.

Don't ever let yourself get completely stuffed—try cutting your portions in half and eating more frequently instead. It’s much easier on the system. Also, when you finally crawl into bed, try propping up your head a little higher... just enough to find that sweet spot that feels right... there's actually more to it than that 🙂

I honestly have no clue what kind of rabbit hole she went down with her post-op testing—it’s one of those things you just can't quite wrap your head around, I guess. But when you're dealing with stomach issues, things like a gastroscopy, a duodenoscope exam, or checking for H. pylori... well, they probably wouldn't be the worst idea.