July 1
2:20 up to use restroom. Stomach hurts. Stumbled to restroom – I don’t like having to take phenegran it makes me dizzy and distorted feeling. I sleep good though. Still have runs. I’m supposed to take more Imodium but I barely made it to bathroom and back. Laid down and out I was.
7:50 Stomach still upset. Is there supposed to be blood in stools? I’ll have to watch out for that? Weird? Nose dried out.
I wonder if chemo does that hence the bloody noses?
How to Treat a Dry Nose from Winter or Chemotherapy – Dr. Bailey Skin Care
Used Q-Tip to apply colloidal silver inside nostrils. The moistness feels good on my nose. Throat hurts. Mouth corners crusty. Must have slept with mouth open part of night. Wiped face with washcloth. I’m still exhausted. Slight headache. I knew I’d be down once starting chemo but not this bad.
Romans 12:3; 2 Kings 1-4
I’m feeling very drained.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/8-ways-fight-fatigue-chemotherapy-treatment/
1109 pharmacy called. Nurse Practitioner and pharmacy have been discussing how to help me be not be nauseous during/following chemo treatments. Finally figured something that might work. Had guy explain it to Joe. Specialist got insurance to approve it. They are sending via FedEx to be delivered tomorrow. Hopes I start feeling better soon. Color me impressed. I just hope I don’t have side effects and it works. I need to be able to hold foods down.
Prepared PKG for mailing. Had Jordon put it in mailbox for me. Straightened a little in kitchen. Joe fussed at me to rest. Rested little bit. Worked on paying couple bills and filing paperwork. Worked a little on a scripture journaling calendar. Resting more. I’m exhausted and feel drained of life.
4:30 starting to get nauseous again. Swabbed inside nostrils with colloidal silver and took zofran. Listening to music on Rejoice Radio.
5:00 able to jot down few thoughts for next devotional. Feel better because it’s not just for my blog viewers but also for my journaling benefit throughout the month. Made mistake of blowing nose and it started bleeding again. Ugh. Swabbed inside of nostrils with colloidal silver and pinched nose to stop bleeding.
6:00 got up to help Joe with Jordon’s birthday dinner which irritated him because he doesn’t want me to overexert myself. He’s probably right, but I don’t want to lose muscle mass and half to work harder to recoup what I’ve just accomplished. I yielded partially by sitting at end of table. Managed to eat a little bit of dinner (lasagna – could only eat a little of the pasta, green beans, and garlic toast – minus the outer crust).
Within 15 minutes or so I had to make dash to bathroom. Ugh. Took more Imodium. Lord, please help me overcome the nausea and diarrhea. I need to be able to keep foods in me. Please help us figure out what I can eat and keep down.
7:30 I’m feeling very weak and drained. Need to lay down a while. Enjoying hearing the cousins fellowship with each other. Sounds like three of them had a blast at camp. Dezirae made decisions for Christ and was able to make friends with the girl who was her bully this past school year. Praise God for answered prayers.
9:20 Joe is forcing me to eat something to see how bad the nausea and diarrhea are because I might need to go back to the hospital. Chose green beans.
10:28 well just about to tell Joe I was getting nauseous and ended up vomiting and trotting to bathroom. Ugh. Asked him to please not force me to eat anything else. Nose bleeding. Taking phenegran. The taste of the pill makes me gag. At least, it’ll knock me out for a while.
Thankful for
- Being able to celebrate Jordon’s birthday regardless of how weird the day was
- Jordon came and laid on bed with me a few times just to be with me
- Dezirae made decisions for Christ at camp
- Dezirae confronted her bully and forgave her
- Thankful for wool socks to keep my feet warm
Bp 117/77 pulse 78 temp 98.4
July 2
8:25 I feel like crap. Woke twice in the night to dry heave (2am & 6am). Throat hurts again. Legs feel like they’re burning. Neck and back hurt immensely. Told Joe if I’m going to feel like this the whole time I might not want to continue. He quickly replies Yes you will. I need to pray to God with this BIG request expecting Him to answer.
Jeremiah 17:9-10
10:00 Joe told me to call Dr office because of my still vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Spoke with on call Dr. She’s calling in prescription diarrhea medicine. Instructed me to put on the Sancuso patch as soon as we get it. Apparently, FedEx dropped off PKG while we were on the phone. I wish they would at least ring the doorbell or knock so we know someone is there. Joe gave me a sponge bath because I feel too weak to be able to stand in shower. Applied anti-nausea patch afterwards. Hoping this works.
1:20 asked Joe if I could try some applesauce. On call Dr called back to check on me. She asked if I received the patch. I told her we did and that I was just now attempting to eat some applesauce. She told me to call Dr’s nurse on Tuesday to let her know what was going on. Appears the dosage was too strong, and it needs to be adjusted. I thanked her for calling.
2:10 bp 96/63 pulse 95
3:30 I’ve been able to keep applesauce down. Yay. I have an odd taste in my mouth and my lips feel weird like tingly. I’m so tired.
7:15 blue raspberry body armour is leaving bad taste in mouth. Ended up vomiting. Gross. Bloody nose.
9:38 little bit later able to eat few bites of plain rice. Kept it down. Yay
Finished up bulletins for Sunday and printed them. I’m wearing out so going back to bed.
9:55 tried an orange popsicle before bed to wet mouth. Gave me chemical taste in mouth and made me puke. Ugh! Bloody nose. Now have to sit up until nose stops bleeding. Notice skin drying out. Apply lotion. Brushed teeth. Lips chapped. Applied lip balm. Slight headache. Whole body aches but not as bad as I expected. It’s maybe a 4.5. Periodic tingling of extremities throughout day. Would have to move around to get it ease. Low back throbbing. Feet icy cold. Had socks on most of day. Exhausted. Mostly focused on the sickness. Haven’t been able to juice or take vitamins as I should. Hopefully that will change soon.
Marnie suggests I still try to juice to get the nutrients and help my body detox. Maybe can try tomorrow.
Thankful for
- Oncology team trying to get me over the sickness.
- Family taking care of me
- Joe says my chest is looking better.
- The Lord’s mercies are new every morning.
