April 24, 2022

66. Chemo Yesterday (all my troubles seemed so far away)

I did not have a good day yesterday.  But then again Saturdays at the end of each chemo week are my worst days.  It is then that detoxing begins.  It is hard to explain.  I just don't feel right in my own skin and I do not know what to do with myself.  I do not have any energy.  My legs feel like lead.  I get chilled easily, but above all, I suffer from that dreaded neuropathy, especially in my hands.  Lotion barely alleviates the burning sensation in the palms of my hands.   I am wondering if this might become permanent after chemo is finished.  I know of 2 ex-chemo patients who are still suffering three years after their last chemo treatment.  I would like to avoid that if at all possible.  I will ask my oncologist at the next appointment what can be done.   I would also like to have a consultation preferably with a neurologist.  And/or have my last chemo dose reduced.  That would be nice.  Today I am better though!  Yeah!

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