Health issues

[Tree Spud]

I had my 3 month follow up after having my prostate removed. I'm feeling great but my PSA test had a higher reading than what was expected. So in another 3 months I have to go back and get tested again. If the reading haven't gone up Doc says it a good sign, if it goes up and depending how much it will tell the story. Long story short I still have some cancer in me but how much is yet to be determined. Doc says at this time it's not something to worry to much about.

Cancer is like whack-a-mole. It pops up, you knock that one down, and it pops up somewhere else. Keep working the treatment and stay positive!

 

[Bill]

Doc sounds positive. Hopefully he knows his stuff.

 

[tooln]

I'm guessing someone here is diabetic besides me. So who here diabetic neuropathy? If so have you had any treatment for it? Did it work? I've done a far amount of online searching but would like to talk to someone who's has first hand experience.

 

[4wanderingeyes]

My daughter has a bad case of diabetic neuropathy, from years of neglect with her diabetes. I don’t really have first hand info, but second hand.

 

[Foggy47]

I have allot of neuropathy in my feet.....but (thankfully) I am not diabetic. I have not had 100% feeling in my feet for a few years now.....affects my balance especially when playing golf.

 

[tooln]

My PSA test kept going up. Had a PET scan done and cancer is on a lymph node. Doc wanted to take care of it because being on a lymph node it can spread to the bone in other parts of the body pretty fast. I have 2.5 weeks left of a 8-week radiation treatment which are 5 days a week. The radiation treatments are knocking the crap out of me literally. After treatments I am extremely tired and usually the next morning get diarrhea. So working on the prize knives has been slow to say the least I can be out in the shop working and all of a sudden have to run to the can, get back out in the shop 5 minutes later back to the can. Gladly it's not everyday like this but most of them.

 

[Turkey Creek]

Speedy recovery and here is to getting back to being able to enjoy what your doing on your own terms.

 

[omicron1792]

My PSA test kept going up. Had a PET scan done and cancer is on a lymph node. Doc wanted to take care of it because being on a lymph node it can spread to the bone in other parts of the body pretty fast. I have 2.5 weeks left of a 8-week radiation treatment which are 5 days a week. The radiation treatments are knocking the crap out of me literally. After treatments I am extremely tired and usually the next morning get diarrhea. So working on the prize knives has been slow to say the least I can be out in the shop working and all of a sudden have to run to the can, get back out in the shop 5 minutes later back to the can. Gladly it's not everyday like this but most of them.

Prayers sent. Hang in there

 

[Cool Hand Luke]

Said a prayer for ya Tool'n. Wishing you the best!

 

[Brian662]

Prayers for you health improvement @tooln

 

[Bill]

Sorry to hear this. I hope the treatments end soon and do their job.

 

[Foggy47]

My PSA test kept going up. Had a PET scan done and cancer is on a lymph node. Doc wanted to take care of it because being on a lymph node it can spread to the bone in other parts of the body pretty fast. I have 2.5 weeks left of a 8-week radiation treatment which are 5 days a week. The radiation treatments are knocking the crap out of me literally. After treatments I am extremely tired and usually the next morning get diarrhea. So working on the prize knives has been slow to say the least I can be out in the shop working and all of a sudden have to run to the can, get back out in the shop 5 minutes later back to the can. Gladly it's not everyday like this but most of them.

You gotta know that I admire your many talents and abilities.....and your values and life. Mike....you are the salt of this earth. You can and will get past this....same as many of us have gotten along with some of these events.....Or, you won't. (I think you will) That damn clock keeps ticking on every one of our lives....and sooner or later the string runs out for each of us. My time get's shorter with every breath....as it does for all of us here.

All I can say.....is to fully enjoy each day you get....and celebrate the life you have. My best thoughts and prayers are extended Mike. You can do this, my friend!

 

[Bill]

You gotta know that I admire your many talents and abilities.....and your values and life. Mike....you are the salt of this earth. You can and will get past this....same as many of us have gotten along with some of these events.....Or, you won't. (I think you will) That damn clock keeps ticking on every one of our lives....and sooner or later the string runs out for each of us. My time get's shorter with every breath....as it does for all of us here.

All I can say.....is to fully enjoy each day you get....and celebrate the life you have. My best thoughts and prayers are extended Mike. You can do this, my friend!

Amen!

 

[TreeDaddy]

Foggy said it best for all of us

May God bless Tool'n and his family

Prayers for recovery

bill

 

[tooln]

Thanks everyone.

 

[chucker66]

Prayers sent your way.

Chuck