Multiple Myeloma

12-19-14

Wednesday 12/17


30 minutes of chemo infusion, 30 minutes of steroid infusion, all the while with saline solution dripping along side - I read throughout.  Well, almost all the time, for a few minutes while speaking with the pharmacist, they took enough blood to later report 37 tests were looking good - I was not aware they had taken the blood, apparently one gets oblivious of needles.

Home for a good nap, then dinner.  No nausea, no pain, my "hotspot" was not hot, barely noticeable. 

Thursday 12/18

Awakened early as usual, very energized, feeling good, no need for my usual early morning nap taken when normal folks are getting up.  Mary Ann and I ran some errands and had lunch out. Back home and nap time, awakening two hours later not so energized.  Around 5:00, crashed.- no energy.  A bit of increased temp, so two tyelenol as suggested by Dr. Abonour, a light dinner, and was able to muddle about until 9:00, then off to bed.

Today 12/19

Awake at 1:30, exhausted, but unable to sleep, so early morning reading with coffee and pipe comfort.   After reading the Star and breakfast, back to the couch, then dressed and here we are now.


Obvious to me that I had about 24 hours of up from the steroids, have been down now for more than 12 hours, and am hoping for "normal" fatigue to jump in soon.  I intend to get out and about shortly, but no heavy lifting.  Mary Ann having to feed the birds and take care of the trash, with Karen's help.

My third treatment is next Wednesday.  Christmas Eve and Christmas Day may be a bit different for me this year.  Unfortunately, much more difficult for Mary Ann even with my trying not to be a pain - I don't have pain but am a carrier.

I should be back here sometime next week.  Whatever, I wish you a very great Christmas.