Just a little update

I wanted to thank everyone again for being here and for all your kind words and support.

The last couple of weeks have been a little rough. The side effects, although minimal in number, have packed a punch. Last week I had insomnia, this week I have the painful side effect of heartburn. Happily the insomnia passed after a couple nights of literally no sleep. Unhappily, the heartburn is taking a little more work, I tired all the usual over the counter remedies and have now gone on to a prescription, I'm hoping it works soon. In the last day I've developed a very strange tingling feeling in my nose, my oncologist tells me this is a side effect of one of the drugs, who would have thought!

I had to go in to see my oncologist today and have my blood work done, because I had a fever last night. Something I never would have considered calling a doctor about before... My white blood cell count had gone down from 6900 last week to 1650 today, not a really good sign. She put me on an antibiotic to try to get whatever it is that might be causing this. If that doesn't work, next week when I go in for my next session they will give me something else to help with my white counts. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for better white counts...I've got enough drugs in me.

My hair is completely gone now. I couldn't stand the little prickly/patchy amount that was left so my mom shaved it off for me yesterday. That wasn't something I ever thought I would say...I shaved my head...yikes! I swear it's still a new experience every time I look in the mirror, even though I've been essentially bald for a few weeks now. I miss my hair more now that it's getting cold, it kept my neck warm. I suppose it's a good thing I don't mind wearing turtlenecks.

That's about it for now. Much love to you all!!!!