Off to the next radiation treatment shortly. I've had a productive morning putting all of my appointments into the computer and letting my fingers go cold. It's somewhere between 0 and -6 today apparently. Cracking. Dutchcloggie bought me a nice blanket for Christmas (with sleeves - image search for 'Slanket' if you're interested) but I haven't managed to take it out of it's bag this morning. I don't know why i'm bitching about being cold when I have a vest, shirt, jumper AND available blanket and heating. COME ON JD - SORT IT OUT!!!!!
There's only 30 radiatiation sessions and 3 review sessions so it's not all that bad. I woke up with a headache this morning but i'm not sure how much of that was my brain assuming that because I had been zapped yesterday that I should have a headache today. Silly brain. Maybe it is a caffeine deficiency? Coffee time!!!
Has anyone else cut out coffee and tea whilst taking steroids? I thought about it but swiftly dismissed the idea as I enjoy my coffee too much. Anyone have any thoughts?
FormerMember
I believe steroids can make you retain fluid, whereas coffee is a diuretic. So in theory, the coffee should make you pee out some of the excess fluid. Seems logical to me anyway, and a little of what you fancy does you good after all.
Have you seen those adverts for hand warming gloves? They're like Steptoe mittens in a special fabric. Might help your poor cold pannies.
