Critical assessment

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So thank you for your advice yesterday.  So I ended up in the critical assessment unit at around 5. I had bloods taken which showed that my platelets were low (white cells basically) my blood pressure was low and my electrolytes were low. My temperature had stabilised at that point. We had the usual fight to get bloods which caused me a lot of upset then they put me on intravenous fluids and antibiotics. I then had tablet antibiotics and phosphate tablets which unfortunately caused me to be sick a couple of times. I’ve got to go back this afternoon to collect antibiotics which I’ll be in for a few days and have 3 more rounds of the tummy injection for my immune system. Then more bloods on Friday. I got home around 9.45. X

  • Morning yeah cycle 4 was the one for me too was too much for my body but still have the cough but feel stronger to start again … yeah I hope you feel better soon … Tony is being so strong he’s amazing carrying on with work , he’s so positive it’s me that’s falling apart but I need to be more positive just can’t get my head around it what’s the chances or a couple both having cancer , you couldn’t make it up what’s happening .. well I really hope you start to feel better soon take care xxxx

  • I know - its seems really unfair. My dad has also been diagnosed with prostate cancer so I know how you feel!!!! Xxx

  • On no I’m so sorry to hear that too , what the hells going on never ever known or heard so many people have recently been diagnosed , hope your ok , and your dads ok xxx

  • It is frightening how much more common this is becoming isn't it xxx

  • Definitely, may daughter in laws dad has been diagnosed too , Tony’s brothers partner also been diagnosed , my friends partner also , that’s just a few it’s so worrying , used to be 1 in 10 years ago now it’s 1 in 2  or in our case  both of us … had my bloods back they are ok so chemo will go ahead .. let’s get on it again and get it finished are you feeling bit better today xxx

  • Yay you go lady - you got this!!! You're so close to the end of these cycles!! Have felt pretty grim again today so hoping for a better day tomorrow!! Xxx

  • Yeah still got this annoying cough seems lots of people have it and it’s staying around for weeks , but have no temp so fit to go , yeah I hope you feel better tomorrow, bit apprehensive about the new chemo I wonder if it’s a bit kinder than E/C .. really hope your feeling more you tomorrow xxx

  • I think you'll fly through tomorrow - i think the new one will be kinder to you - keep me posted!! Xx

  • Morning I really hope so I will keep you posted hope your ok xxxx

  • Good luck for this morning hoping everything goes ok and that’s another one out the way xx