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MTX second time around 😞😞

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Lisa_Batts
Lisa_Batts

I have now been back on MTX for about 5-6 weeks after having a 6-7 week break thanks to my little hospital vacation. Didn't mentally prepare myself for this somehow thinking it would be easier 2nd time around. Although a lot of the side effects have been easier I'm struggling with my mood which has been very low, which is unusual for me. Also I have lost great chunks of hair this time far worse than last time. Anybody got some cheery words for me. I'm starting to feel like the biggest grump in the world 😞😳😊

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  • johnfs49
    johnfs49 Lisa_Batts

    Posted

    wink Hi Lisa, sounds like your ready for me to run round with some ice cream.

    You know you can do this, you already have the tee shirt from last time.

    You know we are all with you, so put that smile on write a few funnies and we will all reply with comfort for you.

    XX

    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts johnfs49

      Posted

      Dear dear John,

      Bless you. That made me smile already. 😊😊 you are right, I can do this. I've done it before. I hate feeling sorry for myself but I can't cry... Essex girl... It's the mascara 😂😂😂

      Thank you for reminding me I'm not alone 😊 ice cream in the freezer... Happier already. Thank you 😊😊☀️

    • johnfs49
      johnfs49 Lisa_Batts

      Posted

      Glad i made you smile Lisa, us Essex boys know how to keep our girls smiling.

      Ice cream, ice cream and more ice cream.

      Never make the mascara run.

    • mrsmop
      mrsmop johnfs49

      Posted

      Why, do you use ice cream on your eyes John?cheesygrin
    • johnfs49
      johnfs49 mrsmop

      Posted

      It's a simple answer mrsmop, found it's the only way i can get Lisa to look into thme. cheesygrincheesygrincheesygrin
    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts mrsmop

      Posted

      😂😂😂😂😂😂 funny Mrs Mop! Glad to see the meds have left you with your sense of humour! Oh you and John have cheered me up to day.... Just by even replying... Thank you 😊😊😊 xxx
    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts johnfs49

      Posted

      John you and Mrs Mop have made me smile just even by replying. Thank you. The smallest acts of kindness can make such a difference to somebody's day!

      As for your little funny with Mrs Mop I'm still smiling.

      Bless you 😊😊

    • mrsmop
      mrsmop johnfs49

      Posted

      John, you sound like me, not often let out!cheesygrin
  • mrsmop
    mrsmop Lisa_Batts

    Posted

    Hi Lisa, I feel guilty for being so tardy in emailing you.  I'm on a go-slow and have joined a new club, the MMF club!  Or, Mycophenolate Mofetil.

    I think I prefer the MTX.  I stopped the MTX in February and from about April, my hair has decided to come out and I am amazed I am not bald.  It has gone really wiry and, I suppose, dry.  This was before I started the MMF, that was only a week ago and I do not like it.

    So, maybe and grumps and ice cream club and perhaps John can be on the door cheesygrin

    Chin up old thing, you'll get through it

     

    • mrsmop
      mrsmop

      Posted

      I was talking about the MMF when I said I don't like it!

       

    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts mrsmop

      Posted

      Hey you,

      Now I won't hear any guilt trips about e mailing so you can stop that right away! 😂😂 you've been going through enough yourself. I hope you get used to this med. I know the MTX is awful but I can't deny it worked for me. I just feel useless and I hate that... It makes me feel lazy 😳😳

      As for the hair it sounds so vain but I understand how distressing it is.

      You keep your chin up too. So nice to hear from a couple of old friends on here.

      Sending hugs your way 😊😊☀️☀️ Xxx

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