First time blogger
I am new to blogging but have finally calmed myself down enough to decide to try writing as additional therapy. My story is all over the place like my emotions.
I had a miscarriage around 1999 an...
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Tonya
Thank you so much for reading and for responding.
My thoughts during the lead up days to the portacath insertion and the first treatment day were way worse than the actual events. I know I need to get control of my mind but sometimes it is hard.
So yesterday went smoothly and no real side effects. I took the option of having a tablet under the tongue (similar to valium I think) and it took my tension headache away and my blood pressure lowered considerably but other than that didn't make me feel drugged. It certainly helped my anxiety. The level of calm that I have today is amazing compared.
I believe most people deal well with this protocol and that often don't have side effects for a few cycles. I have 8 weeks then re-assessment. Will see how we gol.
Thanks again for your encouraging words. It was hard to write my story.
Wendy :)