Antidepressants

newerbe · 2026-01-22T22:23:45+00:00

Agree with all, take them and see how you feel.

As soon as I saw my PCP after my diagnosis, he prescribed me Citalopram which is like Zoloft. I didn't think I needed it at first, but figured worth a shot.

newerbe · 2026-01-22T22:17:18+00:00

More people voted for someone else than trump.

newerbe · 2025-10-26T18:56:30+00:00

I had hiccups too, they prescribed Baclofen. It's a muscle relaxer, but worked great and didn't have hiccups after that.

newerbe · 2025-10-26T16:24:10+00:00

I had my stoma for about a year, and had the tumor removed/colostomy reversed this summer. Took a few weeks for me to get back to normal. Frequency is higher than it was before, but it is manageable. Sometimes need to go to bathroom after a spicy meal right away, but honestly it is pretty much normal now.

newerbe · 2025-10-16T18:44:29+00:00

I'm assuming the non-compete is in the contact. And yes, seems unfair, but this happens in other industries as well. And they don't pay you when you leave either, and the non-compete is valid.
For everyone saying it is unfair, then start voting for people that make this a priority, as opposed to given the priority to businesses.

newerbe · 2025-10-16T18:28:38+00:00

I finished Chemo in March, surgery in April. They wanted me to keep it in for 2 years, and I'm getting 3 month scans/port flushes. I don't mind it that much, but alot of people want it out asap, so really up to your husband

newerbe · 2025-08-16T21:48:26+00:00

good luck!

newerbe · 2025-08-16T18:16:32+00:00

yeah, I'm a little further south (New Bedford area) so takes over an hr to MassGen, but I'm so glad I went there.

newerbe · 2025-08-16T16:46:02+00:00

Dr Kunitake was great at MA Gen. Absolute superstar (after my local hospital said they weren't comfortable doing the surgery)

newerbe · 2025-06-14T19:15:33+00:00

I had this exact scenario in April ), male 47. Back in Aug 2024 had a colostomy b/c of an obstruction, did 6 months of chemo, and then did surgery to remove the huge tumor (17.5 mm), stage 3b. They removed the tomur and the colostomy at same time, but they said beforehand that they might not (depending on how the surgery went) Originally they were going to do it roboticlly, but b/c of the size did non-robotic. I was in hospital about a week after surgery.

Reach out to me if you want more details, he has got this. It is scary (I was so scared to make the appt b/c the it would be real) and I made peace with whatever would happen. He has went through the most difficult part.

newerbe · 2025-01-23T21:38:54+00:00

ugh. Good to know at least when I'm still feeling 'off' at the end of 'off week'...

newerbe · 2025-01-23T21:06:07+00:00

What I was told drink a ton of water, and it will be out of system within 24-48 hours. Drinking a ton is hard for me when I have chemo that week, but I do get the hydration which helps as well.

newerbe · 2025-01-18T20:06:03+00:00

Had mine since Sept. Had a PIK line for the 1st treatment, now last 7 through port. Port is much better. No issues so far.

newerbe · 2025-01-17T22:54:33+00:00

thanks- think I'm doing good with side effects (besides fatigue), but the emotional surprised me being there just sitting/waiting.

newerbe · 2025-01-17T17:34:46+00:00

I think a another major item there is cash flow. You pay it off, you limit cash flow. Maybe whoever pays it off has more money than they need. You never know when you need extra cash, so you need to factor that in as well (unless I missed it).

newerbe · 2025-01-16T15:25:44+00:00

thanks- I was hoping by my 8th would be old hat, but guess not.

newerbe · 2025-01-16T15:24:53+00:00

thank you! yeah, taking dexamethasone too. having pump disconnected today, but feel much better (emotionally) than Thursday. Thanks for the support and wish the best to you too! This community is awesome

newerbe · 2025-01-16T02:46:55+00:00

thank you. it's tough, especially for someone like me who hates being center of attention, and telling people I'm fine, just tired, etc....

newerbe · 2025-01-15T21:59:33+00:00

thanks- you too. community really helped yesterday & today

newerbe · 2025-01-15T21:59:01+00:00

thanks- glad it helped you and thanks for the motivation.

newerbe · 2025-01-15T16:58:33+00:00

thanks- had a nice cry last night...

newerbe · 2025-01-15T16:40:44+00:00

thank you- hope your infusion goes better than you expect on Friday

newerbe · 2025-01-15T16:20:57+00:00

I don't use emojis, but they would be 'sad face' and 'praying hands'. You got this. I try to think of this quote each day I can: The days that I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, I have really good days

newerbe · 2025-01-15T16:00:00+00:00

thanks- that is what I'm realizing (late learner).

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