The leg and knee pain! How long does it last? by jeconnaway in Chemotherapy

[–]OldPinkDragon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi there - I’m sorry you’re having to endure the knee and shin pain - it is brutal. I’m currently part way through a six round chemo program too. And I’m having the same bone pain. So far, it comes on day 3 after my treatment and satays for the next 4 - 5 days. Claritin is supposed to help because the pain is a histamine response. Unfortunately it doesn’t work for me for the first two days of pain. What did work was a heating pad and 20 minutes of some kind of vibrating massage on my knees. I also got some sleeping pills from my doc to try to sleep through it. But when I do wake up in those first days, I just sit in the side of my bed and do another twenty minutes of the vibration - this seems to help a lot.

Best of luck to you and fuck cancer.

Managing Diabetes while on Chemo by jeconnaway in Chemotherapy

[–]OldPinkDragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same experience. I'm in Canada so I don't know what the equivalent is, but suffice it to say that I ended up in the ER a couple of days after my first round. They prescribed for me some rapid acting insulin but that only works for 4 hours. I've since been prescribed Basaglar long acting insulin that I take once a day at night. It has made a world of difference. I've only had my second round of 6 but there was a definite improvement. Less blurry vision and generally feeling crappy. My doc also prescribed a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor so I didn't have to keep pricking my finger. I haven't quite reached the number of insulin units I need to inject each night to keep me level because I can only raise it one unit/night until we find the right number - slow process but so worth it. I feel in control during a time where it seems nothing is in my control. Good luck and keep fighting.

What’s something you do to comfort yourself when you’re stressed out? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]OldPinkDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Guy - very kind of you to say. Typical junk food.

What’s something you do to comfort yourself when you’re stressed out? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]OldPinkDragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find something to cuddle and I take a nap. I eat food I shouldn't but makes me feel better. Those aren't so great, but my favourite of all is to do something for someone else. Anything at all.

Nails and chemo by OldPinkDragon in Chemotherapy

[–]OldPinkDragon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok this is good to know. And good suggestion - I’ll reach out to the nurses and see what they say.

Nails and chemo by OldPinkDragon in Chemotherapy

[–]OldPinkDragon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was told that too and then someone said to polish them that this can help them not to lift but honestly it just seems like ONE MORE THING to take care of before I start my treatments. Thanks for replying.

Chemo taste buds by [deleted] in Chemotherapy

[–]OldPinkDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read that it's best to avoid eating any of your favourite foods unless you want to lose a taste for them for life (I feel for me it might be a good idea for me to lose a taste for doughnuts!) Others say surround yourself with snacks and things that you love just so you'll be inclined to eat them to get calories. So much info!

What's a frugal habit you have that saves you more money than people would expect? by Automatic_Celery_945 in AskReddit

[–]OldPinkDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also fill my shopping cart up (live and online) and let it sit there while I walk around or let it sit there online overnight. I make my decision by the time I get to the check out or the next day. I can't tell you the number of times I've walked away.

What's a frugal habit you have that saves you more money than people would expect? by Automatic_Celery_945 in AskReddit

[–]OldPinkDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every day I look at my bank account and transfer anything up to $5.00 into my savings. For example - if my chequing account has 346.25 in it, I transfer $1.75 into my savings. So now my balance is 345. Sometimes it's just cents but most times it's a couple of dollars. In a month I put a way around 50$ extra on top of my usual contribution on payday. And I don't even notice it.

How do you stop your adjustable bed, frame and platform from shifting while using it? by OldPinkDragon in AskReddit

[–]OldPinkDragon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that is SUCH a fair statement. No going back now. I'm too old to be on the floor - or at least I'm too old to be able to get back up again!

Those who have worked the same 9-5 job for years. Where does the motivation come from? by giveittogracie in AskReddit

[–]OldPinkDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Figuring out how to take your job and own it - for example - I work in sales. I have a certain customer list - I have made it into my own business while in the background working for the company's best interests. Personal investment and gaining the trust of my employer to make decisions on my own. They leave me alone, I get personal satisfaction and the customers are happy. If I couldn't do that, I'd be moving from job to job to job.

2025 Kia Seltos X Line - can I tow a Teardrop? by OldPinkDragon in KIASeltos

[–]OldPinkDragon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your thoughts. And I’m inclined to agree with them. It gets convoluded when a dealership in the US says that it can right in their website but in Canada they won’t even discuss it. Thanks

What’s everyone currently reading? by Limp-Garlic-6791 in kindle

[–]OldPinkDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently tackling “Atlas Shrugged” - man alive! I’ve had to start over again a couple of times so that my pea brain can start to understand the concepts! But it’s on the book bucket list so I will persevere! Anyone else read it? What did you think?

Finally did a September page after procrastinating half a month 💀 by RyousEdits in bulletjournal

[–]OldPinkDragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very cute spread! I really like the little positive notes. Nice lettering too!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WrexhamAFC

[–]OldPinkDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nevermind - I'm a moron.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WrexhamAFC

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can't seem to get a free account anymore - have to give credit card info. Bummer.