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Heart Problems with Long Stage Melanoma

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    • June 11, 2013 at 6:13 pm
    Cindy VT
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      I know I have been dealing with this disease since 1984, but there are some things long term that come along with it.

      I know I have been dealing with this disease since 1984, but there are some things long term that come along with it.

      One of them is fluid around the heart and lungs.  This weekend I awoke to incredible pain in my back and then the next day Sunday it went around my chest and I could hardly sit back .  I take of all things a gout medicine for this because I'm allergic to all NSIDS.  I talk to my doctor to tell him I would be taking the medicine.  He thought I should come in, but I know if I come in I'm going in to the big House and the last time I was there it was a nightmare.  The big house being the Hospital.  It was so bad last September when I had a heart attack, after 5 days I had my daughter come pick me  up and check me out.  So….I try to deal with things at home. 

      Now I am having a reaction to the medicine.  Its called (my spelling is not good) Chochisin.  (I think that is right).  Next week is my 27 year old daughter's wedding.  What a time to get sick.  Oh well if the pain gets bad enough I guess I'll have to go to the big house.  I'm praying I just get better. 

       

      Cindy VT

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        • June 12, 2013 at 12:31 am
        aldakota22
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          Cindy sorry for your latest set back.Do what is necessary to get well.Your call whether in Big house or Little house.All the best to your daughter on her wedding.Praying you will be there.Beat the Beast.    Al

          • June 12, 2013 at 12:31 am
          aldakota22
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            Cindy sorry for your latest set back.Do what is necessary to get well.Your call whether in Big house or Little house.All the best to your daughter on her wedding.Praying you will be there.Beat the Beast.    Al

            • June 12, 2013 at 12:31 am
            aldakota22
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              Cindy sorry for your latest set back.Do what is necessary to get well.Your call whether in Big house or Little house.All the best to your daughter on her wedding.Praying you will be there.Beat the Beast.    Al

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