The main side effect that I've had from the chemo is numbness in my finger and toes. It happened almost immediately and has been constant. It is isn't horrible, and I would much rather have that than nausea. So far I haven't had much nausea. There were a few times when I thought I be getting a little nauseous, but I just took some of my anti-nausea medicine and was fine.
Three days after my chemo I am supposed to take a shot of Neupogen, which is a drug to stimulate growth of white blood cells. I am supposed to take it three days in a row, at about the same time each day. Yesterday was my first shot. I knew that I would not be able to do it to myself very well. I figured I would pass out while trying to put the needle in my skin. That is just the way I am. I get so freaked out with needles and blood. :) Luckily, my husband agreed to give it to me. I think he was a little nervous, but he did it and he kept asking me how I was afterwards. He was really sweet. The main side effect of the Neupogen is bone pain, which they told me to take Aleve and Claritan for. I did go ahead and take an Aleve, and everything was fine. One shot down, two to go....
I want to do some baking before Thursday, my next chemo, so that I can take some goodies with me to the VA cancer patients and nurses. I was thinking Christmas cookies and brownies...sounds good to me. I hope I get it done.
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