I feel a big rugged at the moment . Last week I started Treatment #1 of my Taxol.
The little Drummers both ended up very unwell with Rotavirus (gastro) , one in hospital for 3 days . I was so busy looking after them I didn't notice any side effects or they were minimal.
This Monday I had #2 - yesterday my back started aching. I didn't sleep well at all from the discomfort . Today the backache is bearable with Nurofen and I started getting nose bleeds today.
All minor side effects and I'm not whinging just saying it feels like I am in a place that while I'd would rather not be at this time - I am and I just have to suck it up.
The effects are cumulative apparently (ie can get worse over time)
I know some people just don't get it ...the chance.
So what am I going to do ?
- Think positively
- Be present and not worry about what is ahead
- Organise less for the worse days
- Drink lots of water
- Go to bed earlier
- Eat whole-food and fresh fruit
- Exercise
- Listen to Music
- Read
- Use my hammock
- Breathe Deeply
- (I will speak to the Oncologist and nurse too)
♥
johblogs 6p · 659 weeks ago
As carers though we need to care for ourselves first. So please... don't suck it up... nurture yourself and ask for what you want and give yourself what you need:)
Just my 10c worth.
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I spoke to that lady from yesterday today and it made my problems small in comparison.
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melbomartin 35p · 659 weeks ago
It's just gruelling - no two ways about it. I'm sorry too that the boys were so sick. What a nightmare. There are some situations in life that are just pure misery and one of those is everyone in the house being ill at once. Hopefully at least the boys are well on the mend now and you don't have to worry so much about that aspect of things.
Being present and focused is sometimes the only way to get through. Your observations are very timely as usual. Hope you are feeling better today. xx
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