Update on treatment #2

Wow... its been a week since I've last updated.


After treatment last Thursday, I felt about the same as the 1st treatment.  Thursday night i felt nauseous.  I took a Zofran.  My doctor had said to only take the Zofran, to see if it was the other pill that was messing with my eyes.  Well low and behold, it was and my eyes were fine after this treatment!  That was good.

Friday I felt OK, Maddie went to CoCo Key with camp, and I did some shopping. Afterwards I went home and gave myself the Neulasta shot and went back to CoCo Key to pick up Maddie.  I knew that Saturday was not going to be fun.

Saturday was rough again.  I feel like it is a double-edged sword in a way.  I feel nauseous and know I need to keep eating little bits, but I feel like if I eat, i will feel sick because of the food.  On the Saturday after, I feel like its a no win situation!  I was able to make it through the day by forcing myself to eat a little and take the Zofran every 6-7 hours.  By dinnertime I felt a little better and was able to eat more.  Compared to after the last treatment, I think this week went a little better.  Maybe I was just prepared for what was to come?  Maybe it was because I was just taking the one pill? Who knows?

I may have to go back to the doctors to get the next two Neulasta shots.  The office isn't sure how to bill the insurance company since they are not technically "giving" me the shot.  They tried writing it as a script and sending it to CVS, but the shot is not available at a retail pharmacy.  They are checking to see if it will be covered by mail.  I will have to wait and see.  I may be making 2 extra trips to Worcester.

Sunday I started to feel better, and have been progressively better each day since. 

Monday I went to the "Look Good, Feel Better" class.  My mom came with me.  It was good.  They talked about wigs, how to tie scarves, skin care and make-up.  Everyone got a bag filled with all sorts of make-up, face wash, moisturizer etc.  It was a good time, I'm glad i went.

My hair is FINALLY coming out.  Everyone in the medical field had said it would fall out between day 10-14 (with treatment #1 being day 1).  Mine didn't happen till day 21.  I think it took so long because I shaved my head.  I was not touching, brushing or running my hands though it.  It is pretty much all out now.  There are a few patchy spots and some very fine hairs left, but it is mostly gone.  My scalp is so white!  Oh well, its only hair!

The next week should be smooth sailing, till treatment #3 a week from today.