I’ve just finished my last Folfox. Everything seems to have gone ok so far.
No problems with my PICC line which made the Oxaliplatin infusion much easier. The 5FU pump worked fine and was replaced on schedule on Sunday afternoon.
However, I am so tired!!
I felt fine on Monday morning and went into work. I did start to feel tired in the afternoon but this passed. And I slept incredibly well on Monday night.
Since Tuesday morning I have barely been able to do anything. I managed to get to hospital for a blood test but the rest of the time I’ve been sat in a chair. I’ve managed to do some work from home today but this has been interspersed with rest periods (lots of cups of tea!).
It all seems to be catching up with me. I’ve developed a rash on my face due to the Cetuximab. Nothing horrendous, certainly not the Singing Detective yet, but it notices and is a bit sore. I have got creams that I’m using which seem to help. Plus there’s the ever presence of pins and needles in my hands and feet. These haven’t been getting any worse but I’m constantly aware of them.
I have to keep reminding myself to be positive. All this, the treatment, side effects are all part of this journey I’m on.
All this has tired me out. Time for tea.
