Chemo Diaries

Last evening the aching began……. But this morning it is worse. It’s also the last day of taking steroids for this round of chemo. Along with the steroids I also took a Claritin. It is given to help reduce the aches and pains. It is working so-so. However this time I have a stronger pain medication available if needed. That does provide some peace of mind. As I said it helps take me a step closer to normalcy. Loss of taste is something that they haven’t been able to restore. It will come back and I am grateful for that. This is the time of the treatment that gets to be work. This is when my support system kicks in, making sure I’m eating, taking medication, and getting up and moving around, all whether I want to or not. I know better than some people how important all of things are to a good recovery. But right now I am just the patient and without those around me pushing and praying I don’t know how well I would handle this part of the treatment. The prayers and the people around you can make all the difference. Listen to them and let them know how important they are!!!!!!!