Another Test!

Just thought I would give everyone a quick update. I am having yet another MRI on Tuesday. My right leg is still very painful and driving me crazy.

I went to my doctor on Thursday and we tried to get an MRI on hip that day. My x-rays came back negative. Doctor has only possible causes but nothing definite. He also referred me to a good Ortho surgeon, who I will go to no matter what the MRI shows.

Taking anti-inflammatory, ibuprofen but it does not seen to help. I just end up with a dull ache all day and when I move my leg a certain way I go right through the roof.

Anyway, all I can do now is wait until my MRI and go from there.

Its been a very interesting year. I have spent so much time at the doctors office that everyone knows me on site. It is laughable.

First Soccer game today!! Should be fun.

GO DUCKS!!!!!!!!!

Regular Doctor Visit

I went and had my 3 month check with my Hematologist on Thursday.

My counts are below:

My doctor is fairly happy with my progress. He scheduled me for another check in December. I was hoping I would not have to go back until next year but I think he just wants to be sure.

We also discussed my MRI. He is going to review it. He was very worried about my right leg pain. He sent me down for an x-ray on my leg and pelvis. I should get results some time next week. My leg is only painful when I slightly rotate it open and lift it. He thinks because of that there may be an issue with my hip socket. Who knows. It has been getting worse. It was originally why I went to the doctor in January but got distracted.

I am trying to stretch and stay active. I hope it will just work itself out. We shall see. I could very likely have mild arthritis in my hip as well.

I hope everyone watched the show "Stand Up for Cancer" it was great. I watched some of it. It was very difficult and honestly made me cry in spots. There a lot of people out there who have it a hell of a lot rougher than I do. I try to feel lucky but its not all that easy. I am posting a link to the website: Standupforcancer.org. Check it out.

The family pulled me away from the TV and we went for a treat at the new Sonic. It was great taking the boys and eating in an old fashioned Drive In. It was great.

The Ducks kicked Utah's butt today!!! Now its time to get ready for Purdue. We better win. I made a bet with a colleague at work and I not going to fly a Purdue flag above my desk all week if the Ducks lose!!!

Well that should do it for today. Life is good.

Happy Anniversary to Me!!

It is my Anniversary today! We have been married for 17 years! I find it very hard to believe. Before I met Theresa, the longest relationship I had was for 6 months.

It is amazing how your life can change at Midnight in Springfield, Oregon!!

We are off to Phantom today at 1pm. It should be 3 hours of non stop action!!! After that we are going to have an early dinner somewhere, maybe Ringside.

Hey the Ducks won last night! They beat the heck out of the Huskies!! Looking good.

I have my next doctors appointment I think next week. Its just my regular CBC test.

I am sure its fine.

Hears to another 17 years with no rocky waves. Nothing but smooth sailing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another Day

Well moving toward another Mid Week (Hump Day)!!!

I am going on my first business trip since going back to work! It should make the week go by a lot faster.

I went to the Eye Doctor on Saturday. Can you believe my eyes have actually gotten better! It seems the prescription I got 3 years ago was too strong. This is probably why I have been eye strain and headaches!

Anyway I got a brand new prescription and will have a new pair of glasses my Monday! I am also getting a pair of sun glasses.

Everything else is going sort of OK. My Anniversary is this weekend!! We have been married since 1991 (No Way- it seems like Yesterday!!)

Not sure what the plan is. More than likely dinner out. It should be fun what ever we do.

Have a great long weekend!!!

MRI Results

I got the results of my MRI today in the mail as well as my latest blood work.

MRI does not show any damage that would cause nerve pain in my leg. It did indicate however that I do have mild arthritis. Yeah Ha!!!!!!!!!!

Also, the doctor noted that my bone marrow is "mottled". Meaning it is streaky and blotchy in color. He relates that to my Leukemia and my chemo.

Other than that everything is fine.

My counts are as follows:

WBC 5.3
RBC-5.27
HEMOGLOBIN-16.5
HEMATOCRIT- 46.8
PLATELETS- 170,000- Down from 203,000 last check.

No thyroid issues either.

So all in all things are looking good. I still don't understand why I get tired but I am going to keep trying to stay as active as possible. I started walking the dog after work. It seems to help.

Everyone is getting back from Diamond Lake late this evening. Looking forward to seeing everyone. I am not very good by myself!

Well, got to do some work around the house!!

Talk to you later.

Saw My Doctor

Well, I went back to my general doctor Friday. I had not seen him since his referral in January to Dr. Chang.

I am still having fatigue issues and my back is driving me nuts. He is going to run some blood test, check my thyroid and he ordered an MRI for me.

He is going to also review Dr. Chang's notes. So I will wait and see what he thinks. My goal is to get my back under control! Hopefully that will help with my fatigue.

However, if my the fatigue was related to my back pain I would be tired all the time. So I don't know, I am sick of dealing with both of them.

Hopefully I can get the MRI first thing next week before Theresa and the boys go on vacation on Wednesday.

My Doctor would not even speculate as to the cause. So its back to test after test after test for awhile until I run this little challenge down.

I feel like "Ground Hogs Day" and it scares the heck out of me. If they find something I am not sure if I can deal with it.

Anyway, its been a good weekend. Aaron and I went and played miniature golf last night. It was a lot of fun. Need to more of that stuff with both the boys.

Cam went and got his drivers manual Friday and plans on taking the written driving test Tuesday. So he could have his drivers permit by Wednesday!!! Oh My God!!! I just cant believe it he is getting older by the minute.

Well that's all for now. Watching the Olympics- USA vs China basketball. But I already know who won because it was on the front page right when I logged into the Internet.

Take it easy!!!

Kids Home from Camp

Well the boys got back today from Boyscout summer camp! It was strange not having kids around all week.

We had a good time together but missed the boys.

Cameron got his Lifeguard certification which was a ton of work.
Aaron got 4 merit badges----AWESOME!!


Check out the waterfront at Meriweather. It is a fantastic camp..



Both the boys are looking forward to doing nothing for awhile. They are dead tired.

Cam's Birthday is tomorrow and is very excited to turn 15!! Not sure how I feel about teaching him to drive. We shall see how that works out!!


I have been feeling better than two weeks ago but still get tired very easy. I am going to my General Doc next Friday. I have not seen him since my HCL Diagnosis and thought it would be a good idea to see him. I want figure out if there is anything he can suggest to help me through this fatigue issue.

I also need to figure out and fix my back issues. Ever since I got back from the Hospital I have been having chronic back problems. It is sore but not so bad I need medication. However, it is irritating and may be contributing to my fatigue.

I also need to get some recommendations on a good eye doctor. I need new glasses and I am getting more and more eye fatigue.

Other than that things are going fine and I am feeling good. Very interested to see where my counts end up in September.

OFF TO COSTCO!!!

Talk to you soon!!