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Red Devil: Dose Three

Again, I had someone drive me to the infusion appointment. We were running a bit late, hit the lab about 5 minutes late, The ARNP appointment was the same time as the lab. The nurse and I had a great conversation about Pokémon Go. We're both getting excited about the game. I'm feeling good. Well, let's clarify "good." I'm tired a lot, but have days where I get the dishwasher unloaded. About half the time I start laundry, but finish it after a nap, or later in the day. --- and the laundry is piled on my bed, so it's not really done. When I'm sitting on the couch, I feel good. I'm eating well, can still drink coffee, and have stable weight. The infusion went well. My roommate and I ate at Cracker Barrel for lunch, then I went home for a nap. The steroids keep me moving when I'm awake. I got some cleaning done. We moved into this home almost a year ago. I'm still finding places and sorting what needs to stay and what nee

It's been rather boring here....

I've had my second treatment of Doxyrubicin (aka the "Red Devil"). I'm fatigued, exhausted after unloading the dishwasher. I sleep a lot and barely answer the phone. Thursday, I had a doctor's appointment with supportive care at 8:45 a.m. I managed to get there, and look good, but took a long nap when I got home. So there's not much going on here. I'm tired. I sleep. Occasionally I can't sleep at night (like tonight) because I've slept all day. Is the ache in my back from sleeping too much? Sleeping in the wrong position? Don't know. It just aches. I can take a pain med, but that makes me constipated. So do I want a dull ache now or a more painful time tomorrow? This is the point where it seems like life will be this way forever. My belly is bigger due to... the tumor? the fat? the lack of exercise? Don't know. At least I kept my larger pants so I have something to wear. I'm constantly cold in the house, because room