I am so sorry, but this will not be an uplifting read for you, I'm sure. If I sound like I'm whining, I am. No doubt about it.
Fewer side effects with this new drug? Or, maybe they said the side effects would be less intense. Either way, there are NEW side effects - one that I have not had to deal with yet, but I'm gathering is quite common for chemo folks. Oh, goodie. I am having leg aches/cramps that are a little bit of a problem. They started on Saturday, both legs and from my waist down. Off and on for Saturday and into the evening. But by Sunday morning they had taken up roost and appeared to being staying for an extended vacation. These aches or whatever are not charley-horse-type hurts. My legs feel like they are "percolating" - pulsating, maybe - but with aches that are constant. I talked with the folks at Madison and they have assured me that this is one of the side effects. We're starting simple-like with Tylenol, and though at first it seem to help, it does not seem to be doing the trick tonight. Perhaps it's because the sun has gone down and so has my patience. I am just trying to wait it out and hope that this passes as have the other side effects.
Pain tends to lower our resistance to the devil, doesn't it? Or at least it does mine. I feel myself becoming more vulnerable to feeling sorry for myself - and that isn't of any help to anyone! Thank you for your prayers for all this. I feel so very selfish coming to you and asking time and again for your prayers. Don and I cannot do this on our own! We need the help of our heavenly Father and we thank you for your petitions on our behalf.
Well, it's Tylenol-time and I'm trying to stay on track hoping that will help some.
Love and thanks,
Deb
I am so sorry about your legs, I hope the tylenol helps. Praying constantly for you both and wishing I could do something, anything to take some or all away. Know you are never alone. You are the moon reflecting the Son! Thank you! Much Love, km
ReplyDeleteWe are praying, praying, praying for relief from this leg pain and for peace to quiet your anxious heart. You are NOT a whiner and we need to know what we can specifically pray for. We want to help Deb and praying is what we can do. Your being so honest helps us to know how and what to pray for. We love you dear friend. May God give you comfort today. Pat and Larry
ReplyDeleteYes, I am praying now. May this pain ease and you be given relief! May your strength be renewed in all your "weak" areas! Love ya..
ReplyDeleteDearest Deb,
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's no consolation, but the side effects
you are experiencing may be a sign that the
chemo is working. Praise!
Go ahead and complain......we are always here
to listen and help you over the rough spots.
So many are praying for you and Don. You are
very blessed.
Love, Mom and Dad
There are folks in Dubuque praying on your behalf. I can't imagine how your life has been changed. I think about you often and pray that this new drug will be the answer for you. I pray that while you take this medication you will remain in the loving arms of Jesus accepting His love and understanding of your needs. I pray that you will be comforted by Him (Don,you,Jen Kurt and girls) Just keep your eyes focused on Him. Imagine Him sitting next to you telling you all the things that you need to hear. Many blessings to you all. I love you much
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