19 October 2023
It was a very rough night. Everything hurt: hands, legs, feet. I didn’t get any real sleep all night. That last Taxol treatment hit me hard yesterday afternoon and I’m a slug today. So much so I put out a call for help from friends for the next two days.
Today I have to go see the cardiologist. I wanted to do telemedicine but apparently that’s not an option with this medical group. Keith is going to take me in for my 1 pm appointment.
Tomorrow I’m scheduled for a blood draw for my wellness check next Friday. I also have a hydration infusion scheduled for 2 pm. Michel will pick me up for the blood draw that morning (fasting, of course) and then Dianne will take me to the infusion appointment and Barb will pick me up from the infusion. I just don’t feel safe driving myself. I put out a messages blast and everyone responded if they could or could not make it. I really appreciate all the support I have from all these friends.
Now I just need the energy to get up, shave and shower and get dressed for the 1 pm today with the cardiologist. My endocrinologist wants me to raise several questions with Dr. Tepper.
Keith arrived a little early and we made it to Dr. Tepper’s office during their lunch break. We had to wait a while and even then, unusually, the meeting with Dr. Tepper went longer than usual.
Dr. Tepper is having back problems and also, like me, has peripheral neuropathy. We commiserated, he listened to my heart, checked the reports on my echocardiogram and MUGA scan and pronounced himself satisfied with how things are going. He also had no problem with the recommendations of Dr. Jellinger.
Keith drove me back home and I immediately crawled into bed for a nap. I’m still wiped out from Tuesday’s infusion. Hopefully the hydration tomorrow will help but I can’t help but be happy that the Taxol torture is over.
Stay tuned!
