5 more days to go! Update on side effects
Over the past week the pain has really increased but mostly just after going to the bathroom. Baths and pain meds are helping. The doctor told me the pain will gradually get worse even after radiation is over. I am loosing my hair rather than just a little thinning. I wonder when the thinning hair ends? I have not washed or really brushed my hair since last Wednesday. My blood work shows low WBC, RBC, platelets. Doctor said to stay away from crowds and wear a mask if I go into a store. I am staying at home most of the time except to go to treatment or to pick up prescriptions.
I just started reading the book Cancer Up the Wazoo. I like it!
Hope everyone is having a nice weekend! Mine has been nice just hanging out with my husband and pups.
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I’m six years post treatment, and here’s what my 4th of July weekend includes… Yesterday I rode 113 miles on my bicycle, today I’m running 15 miles, and tomorrow swimming for two hours (3 miles). Needless to say, I’ve made a full recovery. If you’re looking for another good book to read, I recommend Chris Beat Cancer (or anything by Chris Wark). I put his guidelines into practice after treatment, and credit him for helping keep me healthy and fueling my super active lifestyle.
Happy 4th, and good luck with the rest of your treatment!
If you want to check out my story, it’s at www.PlantBasedComeback (all one word) dot com. Just be warned you might want a box of Kleenex on hand to watch the short videos from Ironman last year. I’ve been told they’re tearjerkers.
Have a great vacation!
Lastly, I love your pups! My 2 dogs were with me during all of my recovery (except (as a precaution) when my lymphocytes and WBC tanked ahead of the neutropenia booster). I'm sure your snuggle time with Major and Lyka is a key part of ❤️🩹 healing.
Take care and keep us posted.
I will ask my doctor about getting the silver sulfadiazine. I have been taking stool softeners/laxative pills every morning and night and drinking a cup of miralax every night. This helps with the constipation. I have only taken the Hydrocodone a few times. It does not seem to help that much. I'm not having burning with urination (yet), but it is good to know about the spray bottle idea. What really helps me is a bath right after going to the bathroom. Hoping the blood work this week shows improvement with my WBC, RBC, and platelets. I am not feeling any symptoms from the low counts though. Thanks for the reminder about staying hydrated. I have been really good about drinking lots of water during the week, but this weekend I did not drink the usual amount.
Glad you had your two dogs with you during your recovery! They are my therapy.
I greatly appreciate your comment and everyone else's! Happy I found this website. I think I found out about blogforacure by reading a thrivers story on the MD Anderson website.
Take good care of yourself!
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I really appreciate your support & that you share about your experience!