Round 5

This is exciting! One more and I'll be at the half way point. They reduced the dosage on one of my meds, Oxaliplatin by ten percent because of the neuropathy in my hands. My fingers are numb and I don't need to completely lose the feeling in my fingers being that I'm a phlebotomist and I need to feel veins. The neuropathy is also causing sensations in my throat like food is stuck and won't get down. It wakes me up at night coughing and trying to catch my breath.
Interesting thing that I've noticed. I start experiencing alot of symptoms that I get when I receive a chemo treatment the day before. I know it's pschyosymatic and wonder how many other patients go through this. I know the symptoms following treatment and it's becoming
easier to just go with the flow. A few days ago I mentally "hit the wall" but with the help of my good husband, family and friends I've gotten my second wind. When I look back at my first two treatments I've come along way. I remember telling my husband, "I'm going to get chemo on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and I'll be back to work on Monday." Boy, did I get my eyes opened!! I could hardly get out of bed on Monday except to go in for fluids for dehydration.
This journey has been a learning experience. I continue to be grateful for the Lord daily tender mercies and grace. Couldn't get through this without all His blessings.