SIDE EFFECTS FOR THIS DAY: headaches (pain rating 5); left groin pain (pain rating 4); ovarian pain (2); lower back pain (4); leg pain (5); pain on right side (4); lower ab muscles weak; hot flashes/night sweats; problems with sleep; hoarseness.
My headaches started coming back today so I headed it off with the Fioricet. I halved the dosage to see what would happen; could it stave off the headache and then I remain functional? I did okay. It didn't completely take away the headache and I wasn't as dizzy. So this is better. I'm hoping it's something I can fall back on if needed.
The weather was okay today where I am so I got out and walked a little. I'm still having a lot of pain my torso and down my left leg into the shin. It's not easy to walk; I don't always feel up to it, but if I can walk down the block, it's better than nothing.
I forgot to mention last night at the concert, I forgot everyone's names. These are people I know well and for several years. Strange.
I really don't think I can tolerate the Lupron for a third shot. Unless something dramatically changes over the next week, I'm going to cycle off. The journey has been to costly... personally, financially, professionally. I feel as though it has impacted very aspect of my life. I don't think it has helped anything and made everything much worse. Very frustrating!
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
April 22: Living
SIDE EFFECTS FOR THIS DAY: headaches (pain rating 7); left groin pain (pain rating 3); pain on sides (7); lower back pain (7); lower ab muscles weak; hot flashes/night sweats; needle-like feeling in legs; weak; white noise in ears.
Today started out as no headache and then by 5pm it took over. Earlier in the day, I was having problems with mobility from the aches in my body. And when I taught piano, I was hoarse and without energy. Then the migraines started. So I took some Fioricet and though I am on that barbiturate buzz, I'm still sitting up sans headache.
Today has been odd. I've been trying to work and practice, but was derailed by uncovering some disturbing news. I won't go into it here, but this is life. And how does one still deal with the normal bumps in the road when the status quo is a pot hole. When I have the answer, I will let you know.
I have a HUGE performance this weekend. I'm praying for clarity and health. It's out of my hands and I recognize that too. As we say in German, was kann man tun?
Today started out as no headache and then by 5pm it took over. Earlier in the day, I was having problems with mobility from the aches in my body. And when I taught piano, I was hoarse and without energy. Then the migraines started. So I took some Fioricet and though I am on that barbiturate buzz, I'm still sitting up sans headache.
Today has been odd. I've been trying to work and practice, but was derailed by uncovering some disturbing news. I won't go into it here, but this is life. And how does one still deal with the normal bumps in the road when the status quo is a pot hole. When I have the answer, I will let you know.
I have a HUGE performance this weekend. I'm praying for clarity and health. It's out of my hands and I recognize that too. As we say in German, was kann man tun?
Monday, April 21, 2008
March 21: Okey-dokey
SIDE EFFECTS FOR THIS DAY: headaches (pain rating 1); left groin pain (pain rating 1); pain on sides (7); lower back pain (7); lower ab muscles weak; hot flashes/night sweats; needle-like feeling in legs; better energy during the day but exhausted by night.
Today was not too bad in terms of energy level. The headaches were at a minimum, but the pain in my lower back and sides was much worse. Oddly, because my energy was so much better, it wasn't as troubling to me. I still managed to get a lot done though I am tiring sooner. I would have to say this is a step in the right direction. I'm hoping it holds through the weekend.
I am noticing the hot flashes during the day are much more frequent, several times an hour. It still doesn't bother me perhaps because I've always had a low temperature. This is the first time I can remember not being constantly cold.
I am drifting though so I should head to bed. Funny that I used to stay up until 3a or 4a. That's not yet returned.
Today was not too bad in terms of energy level. The headaches were at a minimum, but the pain in my lower back and sides was much worse. Oddly, because my energy was so much better, it wasn't as troubling to me. I still managed to get a lot done though I am tiring sooner. I would have to say this is a step in the right direction. I'm hoping it holds through the weekend.
I am noticing the hot flashes during the day are much more frequent, several times an hour. It still doesn't bother me perhaps because I've always had a low temperature. This is the first time I can remember not being constantly cold.
I am drifting though so I should head to bed. Funny that I used to stay up until 3a or 4a. That's not yet returned.
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