Show B6 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Saturday August 1 7 2002 Tips for the chronically ill M DEAR ANNIE:! am a woman and year-old have been ill for live years Hie first four years the doetors had no idea what was wrong with me I have finally been diagnosed with chronie bone marrow disease and I am receiving treatment The ordeal has been very hard on my husband and children but we are working through it May I offer some advice for people facing a similar situation? He persistent Pay attention to your body When I first became ill I was misdiagnosed with everything from arthritis to constipation Doctors are not perfect 2 Take your spouse with you when you see llie doctor I thought I was protecting my husband hut the truth was he felt left out and isolated Also because there was no definitive diagnosis his friends told him it was “all in my head" 3 Don't promise your family more than you can deliver I told my children there would be good days and bad ones If I had to cancel something because I was feeling poorly I would make it up to them They could trust me to follow through 4 Include your spouse in your treatment My husband realizes he cannot make 'me well but he is grateful that he can participate in my -- 1 WRE DONfT WORIty ALMOST HOME WANT I hear what vioucAtJ treatment and alleviate some of my pain It also helps me to know that I can count on him Please pass my advice along Annie It might do some good — No More Medical Mystery in Augusta Ga DEAR AUGUSTA: Thank you for your excellent suggestions All readers should pay attention to their bodies and be persistent about receiving good care If there is something seriously wrong be sure to include your spouse in your decisions and allow him or her to be a source of support DEAR ANNIE: I am a happily married woman I consider myself to be witty and intelligent but for some reason I cannot figure out how to start a real conversation with someone I am OK with initial introductions and I know how to be polite After that I can't think of a thing to say and there are plenty of awkward silences I fidget and pray another person will show up and get me off the hook This is starling to be a problem for me because my husband likes to socialize and I am becoming a recluse Any suggestions? — Silent in Chicago DEAR SILENT: People like to talk about themselves It makes them feel special and you come across as a great listener All you need are a few “starter" questions: “How are you acquainted with the hosts?” “What do you do when you aren't socializing?” “Do you like to travel?” “Are you a sports fan?” “Tell me a little about yourself" All these questions encourage conversation that lasts more than a few seconds I'm sure you can come up with a few of your own Good luck By Annie's Mailbox Creators Syndicate Inc 27 FOR BETTER OR WORSE LEFT IT BACK AT MUSIC CAMPSjV I DILBERT IT GIVES NO INFOR- UHY CANT UE BE BOTH? MATION ABOUT YOUR PRODUCTS ARE YOU ASHAMED OR JUST MASSIVELY INCOMPE- I WAS JUST MAKING - TENT? ARLOANDJANIS Therapy for prostate cancer cause male menopause it has predictable weakness hot flashes loss of libido By Peter H Gott MO Newspaper Enterprise Association side-effects- : treat- (sex drive) erect jle dysfunction and breast swelling Other complications (because of fluid retention) include heart failure ankle swelling muscle aches high blood pressure stomach ' ' upset diarriiea and insomnia Although Lupron and others are associated with a high incidence of side effects these may be the price patients have to pay in order to suppress the growth of the cancer As one of my patients remarked: ‘‘I don't like taking this drug but considering the alternatives I'll do testosterone (male hormone) Lupron blocks the production and effects of testosterone thereby reducing stimulation of the cancer cells Because this medication (and others like it) In your case the prescribed treatment is standard and appropriate However you should discuss your cohcerns with your urologist who ' may be able to alter or reduce the dosage to minimize side effects DEAR DR GOTT: My doctor has prescribed Lupron injections for my prostate cancer What is your opinion of this therapy? What side effects might encounter? 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