Harry Potter

Harry Potter. This book has basically been my day. I went to cardio rehab then came home to read. Unfortunately, I am prone to getting sleepy when I read, so my day was read, nap, read, nap. I am now half way through the book. It has been a good read - but I am anxious to be done with it. I hate the suspense.

Today is the day my side effects from chemo start to kick in, and so far it hasn't been too bad - just tired and a little achy - along with the bleeding nose and scalded-like skin on my hands. I am experimenting with my Neulasta shot. I had them give it to me in the stomach rather than my arm. I am in the hopes it will cause less pain in my neck and shoulders. So far it seems to have helped - time will tell. I am also taking supplements that I read about on my discussion boards that are suppose to help with the neuropathy - L-glutimine and folic acid. I asked my onc about it and he said they haven't been proven to help, but they wouldn't hurt anything, so to go ahead and try them. Again - time will tell.

Not much else going on. Even after my many naps today I am bushed. I haven't been sleeping solidly through the night lately, so I am sure this contributes to my being tired - and lets face it, chemo has a lot to do with it, too. Hopefully all my little snoozes won't interfere with getting a good nights sleep tonight. Wishing you all a lovely night's rest.