I’m still in the process of getting a feel for the side effects of these new drugs. I’d say that the fatigue isn’t as severe but all the aches and pains are new. The morning isn’t too bad but by the afternoon, it’s like someone is poking me like a voodoo doll. Some pain lasts a few seconds, others a few hours. What I’m not enjoying is the numbness in my feet. It’s the feeling you get when your feet fall asleep, but it never goes away. The tips of my fingers are starting to go tingly now too. These feelings are a result of the chemo killing the small nerve endings. I’m told they will grow back but probably not for three or four months.
I have a pretty high pain threshold so I prefer not to take medication during the day. I still like to be independent so if I don’t take the drugs, I can drive if need be. At night though, I'm loving the drugs.
That’s all the exciting news for now.
me
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Keep your head high and bald - you have so much to look forward to after all this is over Kim. I'm glad to keep informed through your blog and thanks so much for updating even when I'm sure you're not up to it some days. You're still my inspiration.
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