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Time for some good news?

This topic has 7 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 17 years, 4 months ago by seekay.

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December 29, 2006 at 7:58 pm #16562

chuckk333
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With all the posts re: increased problems, I thought it time to post some good news.

City of hope OK’d me going to Colorado to ski if I get my CBC every 3 weeks and if my platelets didn’t go below 50K.

My last CBC (12/18)showed improvement in the WBC to(2.5K) and platelets up to 97K. RBC still holding at 4K and HGB at 15.3

The only thing I have been doing is juicing a lot of green veggies and carrots, etc once a day, and juicing 1/2 a pineapple each day with a tsp of black sesame seed from time to time.

I’ve heard that MDS is a roller coaster, but I am enjoying this part of the ride as long as I have no symptoms, and can enjoy my regular activities including skiing.

December 30, 2006 at 1:05 am #16563

shirlsgirl
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Yay! Chuck…Happy skiing! When’s the trip to colorado? Unfortunately our Christmas has been a green one so far…hoping for some snow to fall. Have a great time!

Jody

December 30, 2006 at 1:53 am #16564

Kathy G
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That is great news. Nothing better than CO for skiing. My dad loved to ski and missed it. Where & when are you going? We always skied the Summit County area.

Have a great trip and enjoy yourself.

Kathy G

December 30, 2006 at 4:57 am #16565

patti
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Chuck,

This is fantastic! Juicing will produce such good results for you – keep it up! It is nice to hear some good news once in awhile.

Patti

December 30, 2006 at 5:15 am #16566

Zoe
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Thanks for sharing the good news. Have a wonderful time!

Zoe

December 30, 2006 at 6:44 am #16567

chuckk333
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Answering some questions: My wife, Myra, and I have been spending the winters (and a couple of months in the summer) in Summit County, town of Dillon, for a number of years. Something I don’t want to miss just because of the MDS dx.

December 30, 2006 at 4:41 pm #16568

Kathy G
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Chuck-
I know Dillon well – I worked at Keystone back in the late 70’s was a ski bum and would love to someday do what you are doing winters there with some summer months too. I am have been amazed at the growth I have seen in 30+ years there. I had a problem with the altitude the last time I went so we are now looking at UT for skiing.
Enjoy yourself – the views are gorgeous.

Kathy

December 31, 2006 at 2:55 am #16569

seekay
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Dear Chuck–

Good to hear from you and to hear that you are doing well. What came to my mind, though, reading your post, is “Rest.” Don’t know how much skiing or other exercise you do, but it does seem to me that giving your body real, substantive rest, including regular, restful sleep, is vitally important to the healing process. Your body needs all its resources in its efforts to try to return to a normal, balanced state. Even when you are feeling really well, it is good to keep that in mind and to adjust accordingly.

Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Christine
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