You poor luvlyIs this your first post Kez, if so welcome.I can relate very well to where you are coming from as your post is a reflection of what I went through. All I can say to you is that it does get easier. Do you have a good GP or oncologist to help you with pain management because if you are suffering pain then it is hard to cope with day to day stuff so they should be able to prescribe something to help. I am taking Panadol Osteo (over the counter from Pharmacy) between 2 to 4 times a day and when pain is bad I will take something stronger. I did suffer bad with nerve and bone pain throughout my chemo. I was on pain patches at one stage. Plus a lot of the side effects seemed to like me as well.I am not sure what you can do about nerve endings in fingers and toes but maybe one of the other girls have some advice on that one.It takes a while to bounce back from all you have been through but things will improve slowly. If you can get your pain under control and slowly slowly return to some exercise that will help to make you feel better.I have had arm lymphodeama and now dealing with breast lymphodeama. I am back to see my surgeon tomorrow as my GP said I have put up with this for long enough so she wants it sorted. Hopefully the surgeon will have a solution. I see a physiotherapist regularly for lymphodeama massage plus I do at least 15mins twice a day (when I have the time) at home myself. With my arm they bandaged it for a few weeks to help settle the fluid down etc. This was done by the O.T. at the hospital where I had my surgery. I have a compression sleeve which I only tend to wear now when I am flying.CONGRATULATIONS on the arrival of your precious grandchild. I can tell you that I have 3 grandees now and they are my reason for living and for wanting to get fit and well so I can run with them and play with them. It is one of the best medicines I can assure you. Don't apologise for being down as that is okay and that is why you come on to this site and blog. It does us sooooo much good to get it out there and it helps to realise that you aren't going through this alone and hey we understand what you are going through and where you are coming from.Wishing you some pain relief and that you can get your lymphodeama under control quickly. Enjoy your new and very precious gift.Lots of love always, Mich xooxxo
