Tuesday's News

It’s been several days since my last posting, so an update is in order.

I’m healing up from the last meeting with Mr. Needle—Motrin helps—and am hoping that I don’t have to have that procedure again. The injection site was VERY sore on Friday and Saturday, and I had muscle pain in my back this time, which I did not have before. I was more tired after this thoracentesis than I was from the others. The couch was my very best friend during the weekend, and since the dog likes to be where I am, I had a napping buddy too. Not a bad way to spend the weekend.

Since I’m currently between treatments, I can see how I “really” feel. (It feels good not being on chemo. There, I said it. Yes, I’ll take the chemo pills when I get them; I am still fighting a battle here.) I still feel pressure in my chest so it’s hard to breathe sometimes, but I have not had that racing and pounding heartbeat since the last chemo treatment. I tend to stay tired, although not completely drained of energy, and I tire quickly after exertion, like climbing stairs or carrying something. I have an interesting little “zing” that I feel when I’m getting tired. It’s almost like a vibration, usually begins in my knees, then I feel it inside my head. It doesn’t hurt, but it’s impossible to ignore. Once I rest for a while, the sensation goes away. When I get tired again, it comes back. My appetite is also coming back, and I have discovered that when I don’t have to prepare my own meals, I eat more. I still don’t have the stamina to stand long enough to cook, and as a result, most of my meals are quick and boring, like soup or a sandwich. But if someone else cooks—look out! And of course, I’m still able (and quite willing) to go out, so I eat well then, too. Another mixed blessing.

I’ll start taking the chemo pills later this week. Here we go again!

Thanks for being here. It’s such a comfort to know that y’all are right here.

¶ 5:27 PM