So a few things to mention about side effects. I started my hormone therapy at the end of October. Lots of possibilities of some negatives to hit. Then toss in the radiation and it is not much fun. So far I have had seven days of radiation. Probably the worst thing is mentally knowing I have to get up and prep for each session. I do get to miss out on some side effects because of my paralysis. Not much of a silver lining but I’ll take it. Yesterday was a HORRIBLE day. I was going to write but I had all I could do to force myself to leave the house. Thankfully today is better. So I’ll put on my depends (yes, adult diapers) and check off what is hitting me. Writing will be sporadic since each day is like watching paint dry. Not very exciting.
- Hot flashes. Especially at night.
- Increased sweating. This also includes a big change in my body odor. It is BAD.
- Night sweats
- Tiredness. Other than treatment time, I’m in bed.
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Diarrhea (they told me I may experience loose stool…HA)
- Joint/muscle pain. I have to work at sitting up in bed now.
- Trouble sleeping. I’m in bed but restless at the same time.
- Swelling of ankles and feet. A lot.
- Chills
- Itching
- Depression. Yes, even me.
He that dwelleth (lives) in the secret place ( shelter) of the Mist High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty ( Shaddai) Psalm 91:1
Wow, so a lot of that from the hormones? I am in full swing of the night sweats and hot flashes. I was reading about vitamins that help with the hot flashes, and have just started trying those. No change yet. Thankfully Muizenberg is famous for its wind, so I manage to keep a few clothes on til I can get out there and feel the wind on my face, if there’s none barreling through the house. Our pool is still operational too, which is a great help. :- )
Tomorrow is the memorial service for Michaih Lancaster. I guess Wendy filled you in on him? Ouch.
Love, Vicki
Wendy told me and I read it. You understand what they are feeling. I can’t even imagine.
I continue to hold y’all in my heart and prayers!
Everyone is different during chemo and radiation.
But Jerry lived a busy somewhat normal life for 23 years after his treatments! He had about one week a month he felt better. We convinced him he had to do something those few days. He went and bought paint and brushes and painted the trim and all the wood on our house. Over and over, ( you know Jerry ). It didn’t need repainting for about 12 years he had put so much paint on that house!
We laughed later about how much he had painted that house. 😊