So I've had my first chemo on Wednesday. Mild headache on Thursday, which ramped up Friday. Had to put my head down in the afternoon. I've had the runs since Friday night but there is no let up. The drugs aren't doing anything to alleviating it. No temperature though. Eating is a challenge. Everything is tasteless and I have to psyche myself up to eat.
I've been avidly drinking 3-3.5litres of water, slathering moisturiser twice a day. I can't stand the smell of the unscented lotions.
I've woken up, my kidneys feel bruised and I ache.
Having a pyjama day!
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