You know the times you think something has happened to you before….well that is me. I am reliving my weekly treatment nights each week. Yes, here it is past bedtime and I am still up. Well at least I can say the treatment affects are now consistent and predictable. Which is not necessarily a bad thing. As with the past 3 treatments, the hot flashes had occurred with a high frequency tonight. At one point, the sweat had beaded up on many parts of my body so much I thought I had been in a steam room. Jaylyn who isn’t feeling too well, asked me at that point if she felt hot. I told her I wouldn’t be a good judge and then preceeded to have her feel my head. At which point, she immediately drew her hand away and said it was gross. My whole body tingling experience began again and I’m sure it will stay with me until mid-morning.

On a positive note, my red blood count has finally started to rise. It appears my red count booster shots are finally starting to work. It is still low but over a point higher than it has been. My white count actually went up as well. Still low normal but higher than last week.

Since my last treatment, I had a pretty good week. I worked Thursday and Friday and my steroids had me feeling really good on Thursday and even into Friday. I couldn’t believe how good I felt. Saturday I was sluggish. Jaylyn had to get sewing supplies for school so after that her and I went to the mall and just walked. I didn’t walk fast but I thought the exercise would do me good. We weren’t there very long…less than 30 minutes…but some exercise is better than none.

With the drug I am now on, I think the biggest side effect I have is the joint and muscle pain. You know when people are getting sick how their bodies are achy…..that is how I felt over the weekend. I didn’t know if I was coming down with something or if it was the drug. Since I never got sick, I am assuming it is the drug. I also seem to be stiff in my hips. After sitting, it is a little bit hard to get walking but once I get going, I’m okay.

I’m not ready to say the weekly treatments are a breeze but they have been easier. Thanks for all your support and encouragement. You all are helping me get through this experience. Well I’m being a little chatty so I think I will sign off for now.

Only 8 more treatments left!

Love, Lori