The overall side effects so far have been minimal. The most noticeable is the neuropathy. This is where my fingers, hands and feet get numb. This has been progressively getting worse over time as the chemo has been affecting my body. I am noticing a significant amount more of being clumsy with my hands. I am still able to use a computer, write and use silverware however I am a bit concerned at the sudden increase of the numbness with this round. I have also noticed this starting in my feet as well. My hips have also been uncomfortable this time but I cannot pinpoint if it is connected to this or something different. They have given me some specific instances to call them for dealing with this if it gets bad. Because each cure seems to have side effects they wait until it is a serious issue before taking the next step. I am okay with this as since I continue to add meds I have seemed to have a tougher time getting through the side effects of the new med.
I have taken my last steroid pill today which is good. This causes me to be flush in the face and my neck has started getting red where I had the issue last time. It is not burning but the flush has rushed to those spots quickly. I am very hopeful that this does not become as difficult as the last time my skin had a reaction. Looking forward to getting this out of my system in a few days. It also causes my heart to race and a pretty short amount of patience.
I have had a cough that has been pretty consistent and a bit of a soar throat but nothing that is debilitating to my system so far. My stomach has been behaving so far so that is a bright spot.
My mood continues to be fairly low and having more and more of an issue feeling happy. I know it is almost done but the docs say this is a result of the constant fatigue I have been under plus just the weight of the amount of strength my system is being asked to struggle to maintain. With the radiation I will also be fatigued so I am hoping that this is more of the chemo fatigue that is causing the low feeling.
I look forward to my mom visiting tomorrow for a few hours. It will be good to see her and spend some quality mom/daughter time. Hoping I have the strength to be able to be up for when she is here.
Caring Bridge Comments
Love and prayers..from mom|Jul 2, 2014 5:54am
I am so looking forward to seeing you. We will keep the visit within your range of time as I know that we will have more time together as you heal. Prayers for your safety and healing my dear. I love you
Liz Matzen|Jul 1, 2014 10:54pm
You’ll enjoy your mom and a Despicable Me marathon ❤
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