The night of my last treatment, I couldn’t sleep. I blamed myself for taking a 2.5 hour nap, when really, I should have been blaming Cancer, whose drugs were keeping me up. At one of my pee breaks, I realized it was likely the steroid. Last week I had insomnia and no afternoon nap. Duh!
Rosann mentioned sucking on an ice cube during treatment to ward off mouth sores during the AC. I wish I had known that tip!
The stomach pain continues, but now it’s not 24/7. I did hear about two supplements that might help, so I’ve ordered them. My arsenal is growing!
I’ve experienced a couple other side effects I was warned about — bloody noses and tastebud changes. I actually have a yucky taste in my mouth all the time. It’s not metallic, which is the most common. But when I drink water (one of my favorite thirst quenching liquids), I can taste it when I swallow. Super annoying. Some foods don’t have the same taste as they used to, but it’s unpredictable.
My hair is starting to grow back. It’s going to be a looonnnnngggg process, but right now I have a layer of salt and pepper fuzz. Thankfully it’s even!
Only one more treatment this year! (Wish that truly meant I was done, haha.)
7 responses to “The Blame Game”
Sending luv 😍
Happy Healthy New Year!!!
Sending hugs and love and a reminder that I am here if you want to chat.
Well Lisa what can I say. Single digit numbers, hair growing back, stomach pain no longer 24/7. This is a corner being turned and your on top of it. You continue to think problems through and pretty much come up with an answer every time. Your coming out of this tunnel and that is a real big goal being completed. Never think for one minute that I am minimizing anything you have been through. I simply believe in looking at your achievements and seeing them for the what they are….major milestones. So happy for you and you ARE a trooper.
Heather
dear lisa: first, for the water, try cold sparkling water instead of regular tap water. it might make a difference.
hope you, especially, but your entire family have a much better new year. forward, warrior.
best wishes, ~ roz
I’m hoping that the yucky side effects will begin to get more tolerable in the coming weeks. What foods work better than others at this point? Is there anything you actually crave? You are in my thought and heart every single day. As crappy as all of this is, I have confidence that you will have a good outcome in the end. So happy to hear about your hair beginning to grow back. That’s a good sign! sending big hugs! xoxo Carole
Thank you! Of course the foods I crave are things like cheese and carbs! xoxo
Sending a big virtual hug your way, Lisa! I admire you for being such a trooper. Good luck with your last treatment of the year.