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    IC and chemo????

    Life just isn't fair sometimes!
    I go to the pain clinic for my IC and it's flairing worse than ever since I was dx with myeloma (blood cancer) in November. There is no cure.
    I think maybe the chemo makes it worse? Anybody else on chemo with their IC? Or....could be the stress.
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    Sorry, you are right life is not fair.
    MG
    My are with you all. May you all find a way to peace and joy in your lives.

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      I'm so sorry you're dealing with two things all at once! I don't have an answer, but I did want to post that I'd be thinking of you & hoping you will find some answers and relief soon.
      Kadi

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        I have never had chemotherapy, but I do know that it can make people really sick, but in more and more instances it is killing off the cancer cells.

        I'll be thinking of you.
        Donna
        Stay safe


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        • #5
          Originally posted by lunaticwoman View Post
          Life just isn't fair sometimes!
          I go to the pain clinic for my IC and it's flairing worse than ever since I was dx with myeloma (blood cancer) in November. There is no cure.
          I think maybe the chemo makes it worse? Anybody else on chemo with their IC? Or....could be the stress.
          I am so sorry that you have cancer and IC, I read somewhere that when you are in your worst flare it is compared to cancer. Have you read that article? I pray that you go into complete remmission on both desease's.
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