Ok, so it kicked back...
After all of my excitement over how well I was handling my first treatment, it turns out that I just wasn't waiting long enough.
Friday was pretty horrible. I had aches all over which could have been from the Neulasta shot I got on Thursday (said to cause bone pain) or could have been from the dacarbazine, which includes flulike symptoms among its side effects. I also felt like I had a huge bubble in my stomach all day, and no matter what I ate or how I stretched out, nothing took it away. It was pretty miserable.
Oh... and my hair hurts. My scalp is extremely tender, which I understand from Googling is part of the hair loss process. I haven't lost any yet, but the tenderness is making me very aware that it's coming. I decided not to blow-dry my hair at all today because I don't want to speed the process along.
Fatigue was my last but most present symptom. I went out briefly to get my driver's license picture taken -- with my own hair -- and found it to be an effort to lift my purse onto my shoulder and walk for more than short distances without resting.
Thankfully, I'm feeling better today. I just have to remind myself that this is serious business and that I should enjoy these good moments while I have them.
Friday was pretty horrible. I had aches all over which could have been from the Neulasta shot I got on Thursday (said to cause bone pain) or could have been from the dacarbazine, which includes flulike symptoms among its side effects. I also felt like I had a huge bubble in my stomach all day, and no matter what I ate or how I stretched out, nothing took it away. It was pretty miserable.
Oh... and my hair hurts. My scalp is extremely tender, which I understand from Googling is part of the hair loss process. I haven't lost any yet, but the tenderness is making me very aware that it's coming. I decided not to blow-dry my hair at all today because I don't want to speed the process along.
Fatigue was my last but most present symptom. I went out briefly to get my driver's license picture taken -- with my own hair -- and found it to be an effort to lift my purse onto my shoulder and walk for more than short distances without resting.
Thankfully, I'm feeling better today. I just have to remind myself that this is serious business and that I should enjoy these good moments while I have them.
posted by Lisa P. at 11:54 AM
3 Comments:
Dear Lisa, I'm so sorry the relief at a good beginning was so short-lived. The side effects sound bad. And no wonder you're tired and weak -- your body has so much to contend with right now. I hope the good moments continue to visit on a regular basis, and that the bad moments are bearable. Take care of yourself and get as much pampering as you can.
Thinking about you every day.
You are in my thoughts are prayers (hugs) I hope the side effects lessen!
I'm so sorry the side effects just took their time getting to you - that's just plain cruel. But I'm very glad you're feeling better and I hope that feeling lasts and lasts. And lasts some more.
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