Just another Update

 

This is going to be an incredibly busy week and to be honest, I am getting stressed thinking about it. Tomorrow is treatment #7. Can you believe that? This last go around wasn’t as easy as the previous one and I know why. Side effects started a day earlier than usual so I started my meds earlier, which in turn had me running low and eventually rationing.

Note to self. Do not ration anti nausea meds, call the care team.

My insurance only covers so many, but I will be discussing options with them tomorrow.

I did research and found out that the antacid I have been taking causes low magnesium, which has been a problem every infusion. So I stopped taking it to see, which … didn’t help the nausea.

I was functional. Not like in the beginning when I was really sick, but it wasn’t a walk in the park this cycle.

So that’s treatment. Wednesday is an MRI because we all know this shit can go to the brain. I have been looking up tips to make it more tolerable with the noise. Wednesday afternoon an immediate appointment with the neurologist to discuss the MRI, Thursday a breast appointment.

Saturday will be an all day thing at the church as we ordain the new reverend.

I am really more nervous about that day. So close to chemo, I am so afraid I am going to just be too sick or not have the strength.

But I did call off for Sunday.

Mentally, I don’t know why I have been more worried lately and stressed. I am trying not to be, praying my way through it, I feel like no one wants to hear about it anymore. Maybe that’s just me and I know it’s bound to get me down some.

Thankfully I have been really writing a lot. I mean a lot. I have returned to doing a lot of things I stopped doing. Like going into the stores at night when they aren’t crowded. I know that doesn’t sound like the life of the party. My immune system is pretty compromised.

I hate the way I look and that plays a huge role in it. Eh, I guess this cycle beat me down physically and mentally. It was bound to happen, I’ll bounce back. And those who know me and know my writing, Frank is a huge help.

I wanted to update everyone on how things are going. I’m pushing through. Keep those prayers coming, I really appreciate them.