Now What?

I kinda feel like I am falling apart. The last two days I had a reaction to magnesium. Today one of the side effects of radiation showed up. The salivary glands are swelling aka chipmunk cheeks.

Well, one cheek so far. It doesn't hurt, but I am not happy as you can see in the photo. Pretty pathetic. The doctor says there is nothing to do but suck on lemon candy. Thank you, Barb! It helps to have someone who has been through this as a caregiver and anticipates my need.

My mouth sores are starting to show up. Another radiation side effect. Doing lots of salt water swishing to ward them off. Wish it was ocean water, but this is sterile. They are like canker sores. I have a numbing agent if it gets very bad, but it makes me gag. Literally.

Another thing is I will be premedicating from now on. I will have Tylenol and Benadryl before getting blood or plateletes. I never needed that before.  Things are definately changing.

My numbers are down, as expected. I am rock bottom with no immune system. No visitors, no going out, make my own food. Seriously neutropenic. 

Remember, I can be admitted to the hospital any time. Sure don't want to, but if it's the safest measure, it must be done.

Morning pills.

Kent's parents, Trish and Gene, drove me to clinic. It was not easy. There was a wreck, then I made them take a wrong turn.  Rookie.

I came home from clinic and took a 4 hour nap. Guess it was needed. Sleep at night is interrupted, at best. Every 1.5 hours I am up. Yay.

Dinner was home made no delivered by Bev and Linda. Super awesome yummy ribs, chicken, corn on the cob, bread and Cesar salad. Gingerbread cookies for dessert. Mmmmmm.....

Lastly, our alter egos were at a chocolate festival.

All for now. Tomorrow will be a better day.