Bone Pain

Wow. Last night sucked. Bad. It wasn't a 10, but this was the only photo I had. ( I stole from Linda. )

So, my body went from not making any new blood cells in my marrow to building new blood quickly. Like "drag race smoking tires" fast, thanks to Neupogen. A side effect is bone pain and I got it in both knees and hips. We knew this was coming, and I have a prescription for tramadol 1-2 pills 4-6 hours apart. The first time I got the pills in the hospital they gave me 2 at one time. I felt no pain, but was dizzy, disoriented, and was afraid of falling. So I took only one last night at 4 hour intervals. I don't think it was enough. When I finally got to sleep, I was wakened by a hot flash and had to start over. That occurred. Over and over throughout the night.

Hot flashes. That's right. Another fun side effect of chemo. The nurse yesterday was telling me she has a 32 year old woman having them. How fun. Now I understand what my girlfriends are experiencing. 

I wish I had the energy to write more. But I don't. Today was spent in bed napping. Tomorrow is clinic with Buffy. Probably no more Neupogen shots since my numbers are up. That's good. Now.. When is this pain going to subside?

Thanks for the cheer up gift from BRU, Dave! Pierre is the best beer guru ev-aaaaarrrrrrrrgggggghhh!

Merci, Pierre!