Today is day 5 after my treatment and I'm starting to feel a little more normal now. At first I thought it was going to be a breeze!! The first few days I was just a little nauseous and tired... no big deal. Then I woke up Sunday morning with thrush (a yeast infection in your mouth). That was no fun!!! Then the next two days were full of my mouth on fire, full body aches, very sore jaw. It's been a little hard to eat and drink but I'm starting to feel a little better today so that's good! My energy is coming back which I'm thankful for. Not trying to complain here... just documenting.
The only thing that my doc said I could take for pain is Tylenol. HELLO!!! That doesn't even begin to touch it! So then they decided that I could take some Ibuprofen but only 400 mgs which is less than I take when I have a headache. So we are going to have a little chat on Thursday to see what they can possibly give me for pain. A little pain I can handle, but feeling like my molars are getting ripped out of my head I can't. It's hard because I don't want to take something that makes me loopy because I still have to function and be a mom to Tru.
I think in a few weeks I will have enough drugs in my house to open a pharmacy. I don't like to take pills... I would rather try a natural remedy first and then if that doesn't work take something. So this has been weird for me to get used to and I think that my body is a little shocked right now. Pills for itching, pills for sleeping, pills for nausea, pills to prevent gout (totally serious here!!), pills for thrush, pills pills pills...
Trent has been a real trooper. He stayed home on Friday to take care of Tru so I could rest. He had to work a grave yard shift on Sunday night and came home and slept for a few hours and helped me until I he had to leave for class. Then he came home from class, cleaned up the house, did the dishes, and got his clothes ready before going to bed. He's an angel, really. I feel so bad that I don't feel up to doing these things but I really don't. Hopefully I have more good days than bad between treatments. I can tell that I'm going to have to use my energy wisely and try to really plan ahead so that Trent doesn't have to do everything.
Anyway, enough of my ramblings... That's how it's going so far...
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8 comments:
Well, I guess at least you had a few days that weren't too bad. Hopefully every week isn't like that. I'm glad Trent is being such an amazing helper. It's amazing what one person can do when they need to. Love ya, Meg!
I found your blog one day through another's "Blog Roll" and I now think of you often. To say it simply I just think you are amazing & will keep you and yours in my prayers.
Thank you for the update! That doesn't sound fun. I can't imagine that they can't give you more for the pain? What a crazy ride you are on--not knowing what to expect. YOU are a trooper and have an amazing attitude. I heard a rumor that you went to St.George this weekend!? You are an optimistic one! Good for you. Call if you need ANYTHING! I would be honored to help.
Hang in there babe. You are doing really good. Let me know if you need anything.
I'm sorry you have to go through this! Tylenol does nothing for me either, I hope you can take something different soon. I'm so glad you have such a great man! I wish we were closer so I could help you. Love you!
The last paragraph sounds strangely familiar! :) Isn't it wonderful that we have such great husbands to take care of us, the house, and the kiddo. Hang in there!
I understand completely. The jaw pain was the worst. It gets a little better, but never really went away for me. I also get a funny taste in my mouth. They told me I could take Loratab for the pain, but I only ever took it at night, since I had to drive to work and you know, actually work. I will pray for you!!
You're such a trooper Meg. I'm surprised they didn't give you anything stronger for the pain. Is there a areason for that?
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