I've been having a hard time sleeping as I can't get my mind to stop thinking. They aren't depressed thoughts at least nor am I obsessing over some small injustice as I have been known to do in the past. Still I can't turn my mind off.
Right now I am waiting on the nurse to call me in prescription for Neurotin to deal with my neuropathic pain that is beginning. I don't want to take Vicodin anymore as my liver enzymes are out of whack and the Vicodin contains large amounts of Tylenol that probably make things worse.
Yesterday I went back to the clinic to have my Neulasta shot. I had to wait 20 minutes and they insisted on re-taking my vitals. No big deal except he had a hard time getting my blood pressure and painfully cut off circulation in my arm trying to get a reading. He wanted to give the injection in my arm when I had been told that the belly is the least painful spot. He claimed to have perfect technique and that I wouldn't feel a thing. BIG FAT LIE! It really, really hurt. This might be my last shot anyway as they sometimes don't give it for the last cycle. However I will be taking a long plane ride during my last cycle, full of recycled potential pathogens so I might want to get one anyway.
I was able to go for a nice walk yesterday. Not sure if I can today as I am starting to feel bad. Maybe if the Neurotin kicks in on time and works. This afternoon we are to have huge rains. I think I will skip yoga as I shouldn't be driving on meds. One major blessing: one very personal part of my life that I thought the Red Devil had permanently killed has started to return. Still no sign of hair regrowth though.
Hang in there sweetie. Every day is one step closer to being done with this treatment. Sending you big virtual hugs!
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