29 August 2023
I can attest to the diarrhea causing effect of the drug Taxol. Yesterday, after the infusion, I had one solid stool movement and then 2 diarrhea episodes that day, then starting at 4:30 am, I’ve had 5 so far. I’m taking everything known for diarrhea: Imodium AD, Lomotil and Pepto Bismol. I was going to run some errands this morning but looks like that’s out. I’ve already had to wash the sheets this morning and now I need to clean the toilet. Let’s just say some of the diarrhea is explosive. Thank goodness for the adult diapers that caught the accidents.
In reality, if I can get the diarrhea under control, I think I can tolerate the new chemo regimen of Taxol and Herceptin. Seven more Taxol treatments and 2 more Herceptin with Taxol. Then it’s straight Herceptin for the remainder of a year’s treatments. As I mentioned yesterday, I’ll go in for a hydration infusion on Wednesday (unless I forget due to chem fog again).
Today will be spent getting over the diarrhea and going back to bed, reading a little and vegetating a lot. Even though we are not predicted any rain from Idalia today, I suspect will get some showers. The rainy days will be Wednesday and Thursday. (Note: Brain fog. It took me four tries to spell Wednesday correctly.). As a matter of fact, rain is predicted for the entire week beginning on Wednesday and until the following Thursday. Fort Lauderdale soil is pretty saturated so I hope we don’t get a rain event hurricane any time soon. (Now I’m misspelling hurricane!)
I tried Judith and Chris’ chicken soup yesterday. I needed the liquid to purge the Taxol from my system and it hit the spot. It was delicious. I’m not a fan of matzo balls but I got half of one down. Judith says they are good for stopping you up.
Again, my appetite is so funny. Some things sound great and other things I would normally eat I don’t want to even think about. I also noticed that my toothpaste burned more than usual. I still use baking soda but every so often I switch back to commercial toothpaste and yesterday it burned. Good thing baking soda works well.
Mango leaves are still falling, the iguanas are happy, and the pool looks inviting. I may try a dip in the pool later this afternoon. The toilet calls, so stay tuned!