A Miracle Journey

  • Day 11 Round 4

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I visited my primary care physician regarding meds that had changed or needed changing.Good thing to do. Dropped Amitiza, stopped green tea, dropped Amitryptiline. Was having high heart rate and low bp. Another med added for bm to help that to occur without going so long.  

    Oncologists are not as up to date on various meds for the two "normal body functions"  troublesome areas I was having.


    Glad…

  • Day 9 Round 4

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    My wbc seems to drop very low, .6 this time, and then takes a long time to rebuild, leaving me very weak. Able still to shower each day though.

    All symptoms I have described to the doctor do not seem alarming to him, but I WISH so for a key to building more energy.

  • Day 2 following chemo, Round 4

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Stomach pain and nausea make extra meds necessary, but variety in reading, lighting a candle, watching the falling snow, watching National geographic, writing blog and e-mail give distractions. Yes, reaching a bit yesterday and today, trying to find foods that will settle my stomach like hot tea, crackers, eating little but plenty of food in the house prepared.

    Meditation on the Bible and prayer bring constant…

  • Nearly Half Way

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Things change, but do not get easier. The journey seems long.

    I am monitoring heart rate and bp now, adjusting meds Melatonin lowers bp, so adding that must be cut back. Then I do not sleep as well.


    Difficulty breathing, digestive problems, dizziness. This is a full time job, especially when eventually it all affects one's spirit.


    I have been blessed by friends, prayers. So I am thankful for a…

  • Day 2 Round 3,, Sunday

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Yesterday, due to treatments, antihistimine, I got little done. Just seemed drowsy. Today, energy is better, no nausea. I will be home, open the shades, enjoy the sunshine, finish the clothes I put in the washer yesterday, and watch a son on live stream lead music at his church in Orlando. That is an hour and half program.  

    My heart is filled with love for everybody and prayers. What a worshipful experience, serving…