Two steps forward, three steps back...
I enjoyed a great week last week. I finished taking the first course of steroids for the flare of arthritis I had been experiencing (brought on by the stress my body was under during chemo treatment...
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I like the chocolate idea! I'm actually taking it easy today. I found out yesterday when my GP called me with my blood test results that I have ANOTHER thing to worry about/sort out. It appears my thyroid is also underactive and causing havoc. Apparently it's fairly common with breast cancer treatment to get 'clusters' of organs who begin to fail or get knocked out of whack. The good news is that my liver issues have cleared up and my cholesterol, blood sugar levels and blood pressure are back to normal. However inflammation is still high and thyroid not performing very well so I have to have another course of steroid treatment and another blood test in one month to see how things are going. You're right, I need to take it easy and continue to rest. Still, I find hope in thinking about those few days when I felt so good - they'll come back I know it - I just have to keep looking after myself:)