Multiple Myeloma

8-13-13

Haven't been here for a few days which I will try to explain as I get from last Friday to today.  Unfortunately, although my short term memory (an hour or so) seems OK, anything longer is suspect, which if nothing else means you won't have to read a lot of nonsense.

Friday  Up and out early, feeling frisky.  Got to the Friday group at Panera and realized it was my 5 pill steroid day so back home, swallowed the pills, and soon thereafter for the rest of the day was worthless - too tired to do much.  I had expected a different reaction, a burst of energy like the day the steroids had me driving around the golf course.  Truth is, I don't know how nor when they kick in - maybe the next day which was

Saturday  A really good day - maybe a delayed steroid kick in.  Very little foot numbness, no rib discomfort.  Finally finished putting up the bathroom fixtures, got to the farmers market and was able to last while Mary Ann visited with a former neighbor, which was not quick.  Even did a bit of shopping, bought an inexpensive work-in-the-yard watch thinking I might get some outside work done.  The watch keeps perfect time, twice daily, because it doesn't run, which might have been a omen for days to come.  Had the leaf blower going briefly, pulled some foreign growth in the front yard.  All was well, BUT

As I tried to log in to report, no internet connection - good ole Comcast. Many days I think about trying AT&T, our only alternative for internet, phone and TV, only to have someone tell me the problems they are having with them.  Furthermore, changing would be a monumental task, one I may not be up for.

Sunday  Awakened with numbness in both feet and in both legs up to my knees.  Fuzzy headed, could not walk straight, did not want to stay awake, and was slightly nauseous.  Lasted all day.  I was able to drive to Steak n Shake without incident for the only good taste of the day.

I did get back on the internet with help from a lady in Hawaii, who said as we were closing our conversation that she didn't know why Comcast had shut us down - neither did I.  Neither did she explain how she got us back on, nor was I in the mood to ask.  BUT

I could not get to this page to post.  Fortunately, I was able to reach Andy Dietz, our guru, who took over my PC remotely and resolved that problem, but I did not post - too tired.

Monday  Just like Sunday, fuzzy headed, foot and leg numbness, walking as though a bit drunk, and miserable.  No rib discomfort, though.

Today  A good start, some foot numbness, nothing in the legs, able to walk straight, had a good breakfast and am planning on a slow day but a much better one.  I suspect there may be no routine in all of this - might know more after visit with Doctor next week.

Too bad we can't make health catching rather than disease.