ibpatti32's Cancer Blog
August 14, 2008
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Well, I am certainly keeping my Doc busy. What I first thought I had poison ivy (from gardening) turned out to be a very bad case of shingles. Then, after explaining these new sympoms to my Doc, after tests were run they tell me that I have plantar fasciitis. Has anyone heard of this or have it? He explained that we can start with injections in my heels, but I told me I wanted to hold off any type of treatment until I ran it by my oncologist. I am getting the feeling that he thinks that I don’t have the confidence in his decisions. It’s not that. But, I have had far too many situations that my oncologist did not want me to have a partciular medicine oe treatment so that it would not interfere with my leukemia Meds. I do like my primary medical Doc, but I have only been with him for 3 years after my medical Doc of 30 years retired. So, I will get my confidence in time.
Though, the shingles are clearing up it is still painful. Dang, what crappy luck, but on the other hand any time something comes up I am always extremely thankful that it is not related to the leukemia.
Now, my amazing daughter that graduated from college in April will be moving to Florida for graduate school @ U of S.F.-St. Petersburg on August 20. She has always been my rock though every BMB. Though, I am so very proud of her achievements, her determination and her independence, I will be hiding many tears when the 20th is here. When my sons left for the military I was sad especially when Josh was deployed to Iraq, I had many sleepless nights, but Laura is the baby, and we have always been so close. She told me to let her know when I go see Dr. Weiss in 2 weeks the date of the next BMB so that she can fly back for it. What a shining star in my life she is, though I could never have her do that. I will just have to suck it up and deal with it. What a difference a year makes. last year she had just moved back home in July to save $$ while she completed her senior year and do her student teaching.. And, though I know this sounds like a child talking but I have never had a BD without her. She wants me to fly down for it, but I want her to get settled and it’s past due for me to cut the cord.Talk about an empty nest.
If anyone has this problem with their feet can you tell me what helped you the best? Same goes with the shingles….Hugs all around, Patty
Does anyone know anything about Plantar Fasciitis?, 
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Dear Patty; I have no idea what fangled thing is on your feet but my advice would be to phone your Oncologist’s assistant and ask her to ask your ONC. what you should do about it. I always rely on the them 1st. 2nd, try the internet and thirdly I really would like to know how they do a BMB? Is it paintful and are you awake for it? My god you have been through hell and back. Guess you are going to be taking some well needed trips to visit your daughter just to make an adventure out of it. You are a wonderous woman, courageos and strong. So giving cause I told you way back I thought your daughter should have stayed in your home town and proceded with the education there. Perhaps that wasn’t provided or possible. In any case I hope you won’t be toooooo sad when she leaves as it will be for her a very scary and somewhat guilty ride on her part. Not due to you but just her own conciousness. Take care and let us know what you find on the feet situation. Answers to my questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Weezie
I had a bout with plantar fasciitis a few years ago. Inflammation of the connective tissue on the bottom of your feet. Typically in the heel. I went several months with the pain. I took oral steroids which didn’t seem to help me much. One day it was just gone. It flares up every so often, but not as bad. There are some foot stretches that I did that I found online-I can’t explain them very well. I remember it hurt to walk, it hurt when I was sitting, when my feet were up…I’m so sorry! It can be a chronic condition, also. And of course they don’t really know what causes it…
Best wishes for your daughter! And for you!
Dear Weezie,
That is exactly what I had decided to do though I have already looked online and it said surgery is recommended, and it went on to explain what they would do. Heck, I haven’t even agrren to the Steriod injections. Like I said, I don’t do a thing untiul I do run it by my onc. and I will be soing that tomorrow.
So, you want to know what a BMB is like. Well, you must lay flat face down on a very flat surface, Laura is usually there with her IPOD to stick in my ears, then she would pour sand that we brought back from the Gulf of Mexico so I could wiggle my toes in it, to mentally remove myself from that room. Though, Laura did videotape it, her laptop’’s hard drive went out and it is caught in there, so I will try to explain. He gives me a local while in 6-7 areas in my lumbar region. He is talking to me though since I started Yoga and meditation he only talks to me now to insure that I am okay for he cannot see my reaction. Though, I guess that I could SCREAM, if things got too bad…LOL But, he must use alot of pressure and the true pain is when he aspirates the bone marrow out. It truly feels as though he is pulling my toes though my lumbar region. And, yes, I am always awake, though he does give me a mild sedative. I really am getting used to them.
As far as my Laura, She really wanted to work at the HS here in GC where we all graduated from, but there was no one retiring this year. But, there are 2 english literature teachers that will be in the next 1-2 years. Who knows? I am dealing with my feelings now so when she leaves on the 20th, she will have no guilty feelings from me. She is down in FLorida now though she will be flying back in the morning. She went and signed up for classes, looking for apartments, etc. So, we’ll just have to see if she likes FLorida living. If I ever am able to retreive that cideo she took of the BMB, if it is allowed, I will post it. It truly is very interesting. Thanks for your thoughts.
Hugs,
Patty