There has to be something that doesn't hurt....let me think. I haven't been feeling the best. It's definitely to be expected though with what is going in my body.
--The fatigue is the most draining but that's what good afternoon naps are for.
--The nausea is to be expected and could be a lot worse. I usually find that I get more nausea when I'm hungry. Eating a piece of toasted bagel or a half of a peanut butter sandwich makes this feel a little better.
--The stomach spasms are definitely less severe than they were in the beginning. I take this as a good sign that the tumor is shrinking and not causing as much havoc on my pancreas????
--My skin is changing...spots coming here and there. Thank goodness for Cover Girl Makeup!
--My right hip all the way down to my foot still hurts like heck but that will teach me to NOT move heavy things. I went to the internist and got a steroid to reduce the inflammation in my sciatica. It's better but definitely NOT gone. I have a couple more days of the steroid so hopefully magic will happen soon.
--By far the most interesting side effect from the treatment is what is happening to my feet. The bottom of both feet have the feeling of being raw. Not easy to walk on raw feet. I'm not sure if this is what it is but the oncologist said that one of the side effects of the chemo is foot and hand disease. If this side effect happens, then you have to stop the chemo. I don't have anything on my hands other than some tenderness in the fold of my skin on my fingers. I don't see a rash. I laugh because when I think of this hand and foot condition, I want to call it hoof and mouth instead of hand and foot! I bought a very cushiony pair of slippers today to ease the pain a little when I walk in the house on my raw feet.
There is something that doesn't hurt....my heart because it is so filled with all of the thoughts, prayers, well wishes and kindness from everyone!
On a lighter note, the weather is absolutely beautiful! There is nothing I love more than to have the windows open and a breeze blowing through!
6 comments:
I sure hope your heart is full enough to carry you through 7 more treatments! That's it! You're almost done!!!
Hugs...
Rosemary
I was watching Goldie Hawn today on Dr. Oz. She has written a book about the Brain. She wrote it for children but we as adults can benefit from her words of wisdom. She said to feel less stressed show gratitude. She wakes up every day and lists 5 things she is grateful for. In your last blog you showed gratitude and I am grateful for your blog because I feel as if I am part of what you are going thru. I am grateful to have a friend that is brave, strong and a fighter. Hang in, the treatments are nearing the end. Love you !!! Nancella
Could it be that God is trying to send you a message, Sharon? :) Sending the sciatica pain didn't slow you down enough, so He's sending another message through your aching feet now - I think He wants you to slow down even more, rest and take it easy, and allow HIS HEALING TOUCH to work within your body. You are SO, SO close to being done with your treatments. The finish line is near . . . and the crowd of supporters cheers "GO SHARON! YOU CAN DO IT!"
I second everything Kelli posted!
Sharon,
Although my mom has not experienced raw feeling feet, she does have pins and needles in her fingers and feet from the chemo. They have told her that it should subside in time when she stops having to go for chemo. She has the dropsies :) And at times doesn't remember if she has shoes on unless she looks at her feet. My fabulous mother says "If that's the worst side effect, I'm doing okay". I know you are such a positive person and that will help you on this journey. Still praying for that tumor to shrink! xoxo
Hello Sweet Sharon,
You are in my thoughts so often... which prompts me to pray on your behalf.
I'm asking (& believing) that the Creator of the stars, your Creator, will continue to display love in ways that are designed just for you. That's part of the beauty of your blog, Sharon. It's the recognition of all the "little things" that have happened that are special and meaningful to you.
I can't help but be challenged as I learn from your honesty and transparency.
Sincerely,
Darla ("Another Sharon Funk Fan")
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