Since the first round of treatment, there have been many effects and side effects. So many that I think my body may be working its way down a very long list!
The first effect was a good one. The lumps on my leg went down so that I could sit and walk comfortably and I felt full of energy. Thursday felt great and we had a lovely afternoon out with Sarah and the children at Amerton Farm in the sunshine.
However, on Friday I had nausea and indigestion. I called the hospital for advice and Ian (my key specialist nurse) suggested an additional drug (!) to take and also gave me a script for another in case that didn't work. Friday evening I felt much better and got dressed up to go out to Tracy's birthday meal. It was really good to get together with everyone and I just ate a little but mostly relished the company!
Saturday the indigestion woke me early. I took the new drug, but had pain all day, somewhat helped by Paracetamol. By Sunday though the indigestion had nearly gone and we went out for a lovely walk in Biddulph woods, no mushrooms, but lots of sun, green trees and amazing smells!
Sunday evening was looking good - there was just one tablet to take on the chart and I even felt like a glass of wine. However, just after taking the tablet I ate a strawberry and instantly felt that something was wrong. My jaw felt as though all the nerves were jangling, my throat was sore and felt like it was swelling. We looked at the leaflet in the box, and yes, a side effect was allergic reaction at any time (I had already taken 5 of these tablets). Strange how the strawberry set it off - Keith had to eat them and declared they were delicious! A few hours later my throat is still sore, but it's feeling better. Do I have to have ALL the side effects?
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