Haven't I Said This All Before?

Yesterday I went to see Dr. H. He is about as pleasant as a rock. I know I have complained about him before, but I feel like medically he is fine. It is his bedside manner that is lacking. I always come away feeling like the bad guy--like I've been scolded by a parent. I'm debating on changing doctors.



As far as the update, well life is pretty much the same. I am now taking toremifine (brand name: Fareston). I have been on it about 3 weeks and so far I'm handling it ok. I do have a few of the same symptoms: tightness in my hands, body aches, lethargy. All of these symptoms are manageable right now though.



I asked the doctor what would be the plan if this medication doesn't work for me, and basically there isn't one. I'm down to the wire. There aren't other drugs (with proven results) that I can take. He actually said he would be scared for me not to be on any medication. Boy, that is comforting. So it all comes down to this little pill.



Oh and my bone scan was perfectly clean--Yay, no mets!!



So I'm not sure how I'm feeling about all of this. I don't like being on this medication, but if the side effects are tolerable I don't really have a choice. As always, I'll keep you posted as developments arise!