Well, I was doing good with very mild side-effects until about half-way through the day today. My face was flushed and I had a mild headache, indigestion, and dry mouth. All very tolerable and manageable. This afternoon though, the fatigue has set in. I’ve sIept on and off since 230. I finally took some migraine medicine (can’t take Tylenol right now due to elevated liver levels) and got rid of the headache. I’m attempting to post this from my phone while lying in bed. I’ve had chills, plus I’m still flushed from the steroid. The flushing should go away tomorrow.
In good news, I got this lovely scarf from a charity that uses the scarfs to share women’s stories of their cancer journeys. You use the scarf until you’re done, then send it back along with your story and the charity cleans it and sends it to another person. Here are a few pictures ~
So, that was my cheery item yesterday. Today has been a day of rest. I’m hoping and praying I’ll feel up to working tomorrow. Thank you for your support!!
So, I didn’t want to tell you that most people have their chemo reactions on day 2. So you are “normal”. But the good news is, those are doable and fairly mild!!! So know they could be worse. I understand you wanting to work but I would be surprised if you can. Your stamina is not going to be there. I pray that I am wrong, but be prepared! Listen to your body as you are heading into a new normal. Don’t fight it. Rest, rest, rest. Big hugs!
Thank you