Friday, December 26, 2014

Multiple Myeloma

12-26-14

Wednesday 12/24

Despite having a needle inserted in my arm to allow extraction of enough blood to make room for saline, chemo, and steroid infusions, my posterior suffers most during the weekly regimen.  I can stand a bit, but getting unhooked is the highlight of my day - getting out of the less than comfortable chair.

Thursday 12/25

Awakened early as usual with a slight steroid "up" heading into an enjoyable, napless, Christmas day. If memory serves, all 14 g/children, their parents, a husband, 3 significant others (2 missing because of conflicts) and 3 locales - should add to 29.  Truly enjoyable to see all having a good time.

By 8 p.m. I was crashing.  Made my way upstairs to the quiet floor, and had the longest uninterrupted sleep of recent times, maybe of ever - more than 6 hours.

Today 12/26

Notwithstanding the sleep, up and exhausted.  Out and about for a couple of hours, back for lunch, brief nap, now this, and likely to have another nap.

On Monday I will drop off some blood for testing, and next Wednesday will see Dr. Abonour to hear the results, and to learn the next step in the treatment.  I anticipate another three week regimen.

As ever, no difficult side effects other than fatigue and feet discomfort, and those have Mary Ann making certain I don't overdo which means I get pampered.  Incidentally, she put on a great party here yesterday.

Late next week I will be back with the next steps.






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