Monday, August 15, 2011

Living with pain

As I am trying to recover from the WBR and the arm radiation, mostly by resting, I do live with constant pain. I mean, the fentanyl patch takes the worst of it away, but I do take every 4 or 5 hours for the arm and shoulder pain. I keep heat on my right shoulder and back but the front of my right shoulder, my bicep, forearm, and sometimes my right wrist hurt, so I keep heat on that, too. I guess the idea is to be comfortable, so I try to domthat as much as possible.

In the meantime, dad has taken over some duties tom take Ed on outings. Eddie is at swim swimming lessons now. I have said it before and will say it again - thank goodness for family!

I just wish I wouldn't tense up ny right shoulder. Not sure why. Well, anxiety, I guess. But I should concentrate on rest nd recuperation now, then worry about the anxiety later.

I plan to ask Dr. K not to start any heavy duty chemo for four to six weeks. I want to gain strength first. I will just do Herceptin and Zometa for two more cycles and then see whatnis next. I have Herxeptin this Friday. Hopefully that will keep things under control for now.

I continue to be thankfulmfor everyone's support! Thank you!

3 comments:

Joanna said...

This sounds very, very difficult. I so wish I could provide more support. You are incredibly special and an incredible role model for those who are dealing with really tough challenges. Your spirit is so exceptional and I know that it is getting you through this as well as you are, which is to say that you are able to cope with the pain that many could not handle.

Carver said...

I am so sorry that you are in so much pain and glad you have a good support system. You are as ever in my heart and thoughts.

Derek said...

You are incredibly special and an incredible role model for those who are dealing with really tough challenges.
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