tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78517684417601082.post7635062536176422206..comments2023-11-02T09:05:03.031-07:00Comments on Dee's Updates: Life on the EdgeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16345066981389467770noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78517684417601082.post-14183474878681636812008-05-11T21:29:00.000-07:002008-05-11T21:29:00.000-07:00Hi Deanna!,Sorry, i'm not much for homeopathy (SP)...Hi Deanna!,<BR/><BR/>Sorry, i'm not much for homeopathy (SP) but try some dramamine - for the movement induced motion sickness. it shouldn't conflict with all of the meds your on - but i'd double check that.mynameischarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04676286945089927907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78517684417601082.post-45776317905764722472008-05-10T16:41:00.000-07:002008-05-10T16:41:00.000-07:00Hi Carver,About striking the right balance - since...Hi Carver,<BR/>About striking the right balance - since I'd been feeling generally better, almost normal, and most of the side effects are being managed (i.e., I hadn't felt nauseous in awhile, I was starting to back off the sweet carbs, I haven't been getting mouth sores, my feet and hands are still dry and sometimes they want to crack, but they're okay, and I'm sleeping well), I more or less thought I could return to just about normal levels of activity. I guess what I realized is how close to the surface some of the side effects were and getting out of my routine and/or windy roads (which don't bother me too much unless I'm really hungry) made me realize that I'm closer to the edge, closer to experiencing the side effects than I thought. In other words, the cancer gods, such as they are, were reminding me that I'm still in active treatment. SIGH! So, yep, finding that balance again and remembering to keep to it is going to be crucial. And, you're right, most of my colleagues will understand ... need to remind that to a couple of them.<BR/><BR/>And, Jeanne, I would love to see your Fulbright application!! Never heard that about the lime/lemon trick - will have to try it on windy roads next time! I hope you're doing well after your chemo.<BR/><BR/>Thank you, both, for visiting!Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345066981389467770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78517684417601082.post-81555807758566444202008-05-10T12:19:00.000-07:002008-05-10T12:19:00.000-07:00I wish I had something useful to contribute other ...I wish I had something useful to contribute other than suggesting you sniff on a fresh cut cube of lemon (got me thru the back-of-the-van-winding-roads-of-Mexico) and "I feel ya, sister." (Bring a couple lemons or limes and a paring knife in a little baggie.)<BR/><BR/>I gotta say, tho, I am really pleased you're considering applying for a Fulbright. Shoot me an email if you want me to send you my proposal! nyc jeannejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12737262130746746065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78517684417601082.post-21503567002155883752008-05-10T08:59:00.000-07:002008-05-10T08:59:00.000-07:00Hi Dee, I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better. ...Hi Dee, I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better. I think you are smart to realize you have to find the right balance and also know when something becomes too much. If you have to change plans so you'll have more strength for later, then that makes sense. I know it's hard with professional commitments, but you are going through a lot physically. I'm sure if you need to modify a professional or personal plan in order to stay home and rest that people will understand and if they don't, expletive deleted. Take good care of yourself, CarverCarverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.com