It has been a horrible weekend for me. I told you that they gave me more nausea medicine with my treatment, well, it didn't help so well. I have been nauseous since last Thursday. I don't want to eat or drink or take my nausea pills because I feel nauseous just thinking about it.
Because of all of this, I have been weak and lethargic. Yesterday, I thought, maybe I just need to go for a walk and get some Vitamin D from the sun. Well, I could only walk for 10 minutes and was drained and shaky afterward. Then I thought I must be dehydrated and called my doctor. They had me come in and get some IV fluids for a couple of hours and it has helped some.
While I was there they decided to prescribe me another nausea medication. It was filled while I was there and they told me to go ahead and take one. It's one that melts on the tongue and the taste is masked with a cherry flavor...I am feeling nauseous right now talking about it. Well it only lasted a few moments and then I threw it up. I never thought I would throw up while in the chemo room, but it happened. Couldn't stop it. They still want me to take that pill but I just can't. I can't imagine that it won't happen again. Wish they gave refunds on prescriptions!
Today has been a little better. I'm not 100%, maybe 70%. I still tire easily and it is hard for me to drink water. It just doesn't taste good. I was feeling really nauseous just before John came home for lunch, but I was able to eat...I ate a whole McDouble and a few fries! For some reason, I have a craving for meat during my recovery times. Red meat is even better!!
I'm hoping I do not have any setbacks and will continue to get stronger. Love to all and thank you for your thoughts and prayers through this!
Christina, I just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you. I know this doesn't even compare, but I was very nauseous when I was pregnant, to the point that I threw up 2-3 times a day. I share this because I couldn't stand to drink water. I didn't like the "taste" and I'm a water drinker. But, I found I could drink energy drinks like Propel; which was something I normally wouldn't drink. I don't know, it may not be helpful at all, but I thought I would share. Thank you for sharing your journey. Amber
ReplyDeleteAre you getting blood work done with each chemo treatment? You may be craving the red meat due to low iron levels. Thank you for providing an update. I bring food on the 29th so maybe I'll bring something with red meat!
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