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Had my treatment Friday. I was fine until about 3:00pm, I started having a headache that kept getting worse, body tingles, and body aches. The body tingles I believe are my nerves flared up.  I messaged my care team so that way I knew what to do with the weekend coming. I was told I could take ibuprofen but had to take my temp before I took it. Mike had to run out and guy a thermometer because ours wasn't working. I started having chills and needing a blanket. My temp was at 98.7 which I usually run 97.6. I took the ibuprofen and it helped me feel better. I also made sure to have an electrolyte drink just in case I needed some extra hydration. It felt like it took be forever to fall asleep I couldn't get comfortable.  Freddie normally likes to lay on my chest a few times through out the night but I had to stop her.  There is no way I could handle her, my hair even hurt.  I did take more ibuprofen sometime in the middle of the night.  I felt Mike take my temp two different times. I feel bad because I know he is worried.  When I woke up I felt like a freight train smacked into me. I took more ibuprofen and ended up feeling better. I walked around the house to stretch out my muscles and get my circulation going.

 Today has been a much better day thank God! I cleaned the bathroom sink and toilet, kitchen appliances, and swept the porch. I mostly kept everything waist level or above so that way I wasn't over doing it. So far so good. I was told the first dose would be stronger than the ones going forward. I will see how I feel the next treatment. I'm not sure I will keep doing it. If I had this the first time I ever had chemo I wouldn't have been able to work like I did, it is that much worse. 

We all know I wanted/needed to work.  Dana made some juices for me that will last 2 days.  I need all the nutrients I can get.  Mike is attempting to make stir fry tonight, bless his heart. 

Positive: I am not nauseated and don't have an acidic stomach!! Woo hoo

Hope you had a good weekend. Love to all!

 

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