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No tearing of my eyes, ( that stopped about 2 months after I stopped the taxotere)
No more heart palpitations ( I have not had a repeat episode at all….yippee)
No neuropathy ( I used the ice packs the last two chemo treatments and
I believe the ice worked.)
And very little lymphedema. Wearing the compression sleeve for about 3 weeks straight took my arm size down to pretty much normal.
And it is staying that way on it’s own now.
I have a little swelling when I overuse it, but I just wear my sleeve the next 24 hours.
Yippee !!!!
I am getting stronger every day.
My stamina is slow to come, but it is improving. I am still restricted on the lifting and overuse, because my right breast is still swollen.
But, the scars are healing nicely.
There is no pain in my breasts, but there is still discomfort, especially when I sleep. The nausea comes and goes, but not very often.
I have muscle pain probably from the Famara ( estrogen blocker) I take.
But some days I don’t notice the pain much.
Other days, I take some Tylenol and work though it.
It is slow, but my hair is growing back.
Of course it feels like my hair is growing twice as fast on my legs where I don't want it, and slow on my head where I do want it....lol.
Overall I feel very blessed!
I know women who have had to endure much more than I.
My heart and prayers go out to them.
I feel like I am on the road to recovery and some sense of normal.
I am taking one day at a time…..getting
through each one, with as much happiness and positive energy I can muster. My
meditation has helped me immensely with that.
My friends and family have helped me with that also.
Thank you all…… and thank you Lord.
My faith has been a big part of this and I know God has blessed me... many times on this journey.
I am very grateful !
No tearing of my eyes, ( that stopped about 2 months after I stopped the taxotere)
No more heart palpitations ( I have not had a repeat episode at all….yippee)
No neuropathy ( I used the ice packs the last two chemo treatments and
I believe the ice worked.)
And very little lymphedema. Wearing the compression sleeve for about 3 weeks straight took my arm size down to pretty much normal.
And it is staying that way on it’s own now.
I have a little swelling when I overuse it, but I just wear my sleeve the next 24 hours.
Yippee !!!!
My stamina is slow to come, but it is improving. I am still restricted on the lifting and overuse, because my right breast is still swollen.
But, the scars are healing nicely.
There is no pain in my breasts, but there is still discomfort, especially when I sleep. The nausea comes and goes, but not very often.
I have muscle pain probably from the Famara ( estrogen blocker) I take.
But some days I don’t notice the pain much.
Other days, I take some Tylenol and work though it.
It is slow, but my hair is growing back.
Of course it feels like my hair is growing twice as fast on my legs where I don't want it, and slow on my head where I do want it....lol.
Overall I feel very blessed!
I know women who have had to endure much more than I.
My heart and prayers go out to them.
I feel like I am on the road to recovery and some sense of normal.
My friends and family have helped me with that also.
Thank you all…… and thank you Lord.
My faith has been a big part of this and I know God has blessed me... many times on this journey.
I am very grateful !
