Drunk... but not drunk!
From today's FB blog
Day 5 - after round 1.
Had such a lazy day yesterday. Slept pretty good. Today is a bit cooler here so I've opened up the house to let fresh air in. I'ts been so hot,...
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Doing FECD as well. Currently at day 9 of 2nd round. So feeling a lot better this weekend. Even gave my new wig a turn around the shops today. It felt good.
I find the first 7-8 days is like living with a bad hangover while still slightly drunk. And the fatigue is just so constant no matter how many naps you have.
This last chemo not only did I take the anti nausea drugs but I also took some nexium for heartburn. It helped a lot in the first 48 hours.
The bad hot flushes seem to subside after the first 7 days & so do the shakes. I think my skin hurts easier ie hot water & bumping. Definitely got chemo brain, don't seem to be able to concentrate long enough for my craft stuff or reading. The taste buds are erratic. I seem only to be able to taste citrus & tomatoes. But thank goodness coffee is still ok.
My hair fell out on day 14 of round 1. But my eyebrows & lashes are still hanging in there. Big plus is that I've not had to shave/pluck anything for the last couple of weeks. :)
Must admit mentally I'm finding the second round harder than the first, I was very sad & unhappy this last week. I think it is because I'm not yet 1/2 way & I now know what is to come. I am not going to be normal again until the middle of May. It seems along time.
I am still running & biking as much as possible (it's very very slow & short), it does help me try to feel like I'm the normal me. And I plan/book cultural events for the weekend before each chemo when I'm at my best.
Love reading all your blogs, we are all so brave & resilient.
Take care.
X Jane