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Brooklyn, NY
August 20, 2022
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Many years ago, when I was in my late forties, I read a book by Art Linkletter titled, "Old Age Isn't for Sissies ". I remember a couple lines in where he writes that just getting up out of bed feeling the aches and pains of old age is something these younger kids wouldn't be able to endure... that those aches and pains of old age makes us tough and full of fortitude and tenacity. Now that I'm in my 60s, I feel those aches and pains. With the added on aches and pains associated with CLL and its treatments is just... ICING ON THE CAKE. I think now I'd rather have some pie intead.

February 24, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I have arthritis, joint pain, back pain and god knows what ever else he can cause pain to my body. Yes its the cancer but you don't want to get addicted to pain pills. They say exercise is the best medicine, I done know about that. I move all the time and some days I just want a nice comfortable bed blanket a pillow with a good move on. Doc says water drink water nothing else but water. I drink so much water some days I feel like my bladder is gonna bust. Alot of times I think its the meds they give us that hurt us the worse. If y'all get a chance turn to the THC gummies they help your body rest at night. For the day do the CBD they take off the edge of the pain. I hope this helps you all. I know it helps me better then the meds. God bless you all, ❤🌹

September 24, 2022
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

My thoughts are you do have pain and they just dont care to treat it. first i have the same pains close to what you have.Now pain and imflamation can make your numbers go up and when your not in pain they come down a little. i use ivporpien 800 and a stomach pill takes it all away

September 3, 2022
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I have CLL/SLL but my body doesn't actually hurt but I am fatigued frequently. My Oncologist prescribed Iron pills which seems to help but overall I am just tired most of the time. I can get up in the morning, feed the dogs, take a nap with them. Do some work, take an afternoon nap and still sleep at night. I will accept what I have because the alternative is a lot worst.

August 28, 2022
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

My brother has CLL and because of the chemo his body hurts him. Some days worse than others. But it’s the chemo

August 28, 2022

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