Tuesday, March 16, 2010

I DON'T LIKE MEDICINE!!!

I had a Drs. appt. yesterday. My white blood cell count was indeed low - 1.6 (Normal 4 - 11), as was my platelets. Actually most things were low but those seemed to be the lowest. They said that is what was to be expected on day 10 after chemo. They are going to get me another anti-nausea medicine to take the next time I have a chemo treatment. They MADE me start taking a anti-viral because I had a mouth sore (today I have 3). They MADE me start taking a antibiotic just as a precaution since my counts were so low. The antibiotic could make my Achilles tendon tear. Well that is more likely if I was over 60, but really a medicine that can make your "muscles break". That doesn't sound good to me. But I am being a good patient and taking my medicines....cussing and screaming all the way!!!! I have a rash all over my neck, chest and back, they didn't know why, it seems to be a mystery. Still have hair, well what is left of it after the BIG haircut. I little fatigued but besides that I am feeling good. My next chemotherapy session is scheduled for March 26th 10am. I will get my blood checked the day before and if my counts have went back up then we are good to go. I will also see the Dr. on the 26th. I have went ahead and scheduled an appt. in April to see an OB GYN to discuss having my ovaries removed. I have also went ahead and scheduled a follow up with my surgeon in May to discuss the double mastectomy further (he will then refer me to a plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction options).

2 comments:

  1. I so hate medicine. And I so hate this for you.

    But I love you so much.

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  2. Dana, did I send you the name of that dental paste for mouth sores?

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