The first half hour of my injection time was spent trying to find a vein that would work, what a pain in the *** I am to work with, they said no you just have funny veins they like to show us they are there and they slide away! And I do have reactions to the drugs! They are slow onset as I did have a "tiny" setback yesterday and it seems that I will take a little longer on the chemo drips. It really wasn't a horrible reaction but all the same it was a reaction which seemed to have "concerned" Craig a little as I turned bright red as the taxotere was flowing through me and then my chest tightened and I thought it would pass as sometimes drugs in your system will do this but when I started to talk and couldn't I asked for the nurse and they were there immediately stopped the drip and gave me more steroids and I took another antihistamine and then we waited another 10 minutes and started the drip slowly, I still had a slight tightening of the chest but it resolved itself so now I know what an antephylactic reaction starts like! They also told me that only 5% of patients react like that. Hey good news! So my whole visit yesterday was about 4 and 1/2 hours but next time maybe closer to 3 1/2 as they will now be giving me the benadryl as well as everything else. Ah just take some pain relievers while you are at it.
All in all it was a most pleasant day and went quickly as Craig was there and one of his work mates from SGI and his wife came by to visit so we got to catch up with them after 8 years. Christmas letters and phone calls have kept the guys in touch but it was so nice to visit with Bonnie and Jim, get their perspective and thoughts and great prayers, thanks so much for coming by! Life is changing so quickly for us all it is nice to be able to sit down and visit with people like you have just seen them last week.
Today has started pretty much like day 2 last time not really any reactions just a little lethargy and some nervousness from the steroids. It makes for a questionable day for me as I don't really know what to do and how much I can do but for now I am good, that seems to be my mantra bald but good! It is really a cool summer so far so for that I am thankful as the windows are open and fresh air is my friend. I am grateful to all of you for your ongoing comments, thoughts and prayers, I know the latter is my strength and healing power for all that I am embarking on because as one of the nurses said to me yesterday, "you are just getting started" oh joy the fun is yet to come!
Hugs, Deb
I know exactly what you mean about the antephylactic shock as I did the same thing last year and a few gorgeous firemen brought me back to reality. Very scary. I really am impressed with you and your journey. I tell all my ladies about you and they are all praying for you along with all that they know so you have alot of CARE going your way.... Keep the faith thats what will see you through along with all and any shoulder to lean on. God Bless you and your family..Love Paula
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