Then we got to the CT results: the good news is that the tumor isn't any larger, but the bad news is it isn't any smaller, either. That, combined with an inability to do chemo two weeks in a row (I gather that he's afraid to add to her pain by doing Nulasta) prompts Dr. C to send us back to radiology. We meet with Dr. B again next Thursday, to talk about using radiation instead of chemo.
The change in direction is taking a little getting used to. On the pain side, dp can do anti-inflammatories again, and that seems to be helping. We won't have to deal with all of the anti-infection prohibitions, at least for awhile.
Hospital visits will be Monday through Friday, but quick, painless, and non-invasive. Anyway, we'll know more after Thursday.
Meanwhile, the annual gathering of the clan is going on in Sturgeon Bay. We're there in spirit, so here's a photo to demonstrate that...
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Well, I really liked the picture.
I agree with C Man.
Now the nurse in me has to ask about the new drugs. What are they and are they helping with the pain?
I already read the next post and now I'm wondering if the lack of sleeping is temporary due to yesterday's activities or still a chronic issue.
Kevin does do clever photo work sometimes. *nods at the foreshadow*
NancyTurtle: The addition of aleve, which I'm hoping will help with the muscle swelling that's contributing to the pain. And oxycodone (percoset) which we understand contains some acetamenophin and also requires taking something like ducosate or sennacide to prevent the constipation that opiates generally cause...
I think I didn't sleep last night: 1) because I slept most of the previous psychologically exhausting day; 2) because I didn't take any meds before bed.
And now I'm tired of being tired...
Take meds before bed and go to bed early! (Signed, sister/nurse)
Oxycodone is a codeine derivative and can cause constipation, so do take the ducosate or sennacide, whichever works best for you.
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