Zapped!

I've been surprised at how much treatment # 6 has taken out of me. I have to think about every movement when I walk around. My equilibrium is off and the fatigue so extreme. Every time I get up to walk I have to concentrate in order to keep from falling over.( I definitely cannot chew gum and walk at the same time. )That would take too much concentration! I'm experiencing a rare side effect from the Eloxatin. Dysesthesia in the pharynx and larynx. That started a couple of treatments ago but it's never been as severe as this time. I look forward to my next appointment with my onocologist next Wednesday. This definitely will require some adjustments in my next chemo treatment. This neuropathy causes trouble in swallowing and talking. I have the sensation that I'm not breathing properly. Jaw tightness and feeling pressure in my chest. I thought it was just acid reflux but when Prilosec, Zantac, and Tagament were not phasing it I started looking for another cause. The neuropathy has affected my eyelids. When I wake up I have to send a signal to my eyelids to open. They're not doing it on their own. I have spent the week sleeping and getting fluids every morning. I hope I have some energy back by this Easter weekend. As a friend counseled me recently, I need to just take one day at a time. Again, thank you to my sweet husband for all his support and help and to all my "angels" that buoy me up each day! What a blessing you are to us!