Getting a little better every day. My hair continues to grow. It's not at all even. I get a laugh when I look at it because I have a teeny tiny Mohawk. My hair is longer on top in the middle of my head than the top sides.
My eczema is out of control. Prednisone didn't clear it up this time. I saw the dermatologist and she suggested some product changes. I go from $2 body wash to $4 bar of soap. When I get to using more shampoo, it'll be expensive too. For now, the samples she gave me will be plenty. So, why am I having this trouble? Dr. Anderson thinks one possibility is that my immune system came back with a vengeance after chemo. Another possibility is that I'm having trouble because my job is to work with the very things to which I am allergic. Bummer. How many people can honestly say they are allergic to their job?
I'm having shoulder pain. I'll go back to the orthopedic doctor soon.
Wow...this all sounds horrible. I'm actually feeling generally well.
Now I just need to come up with better ways to spend my non-work time.
My journey is coming to an end. I'm so grateful. You know how people sit around the table on Thanksgiving and tell what they're thankful for? Well, I'm thankful that I got through this. I'm thankful for all of the wonderful people I have in my life. People who saw to it that I got through this.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Italics
I thought it would be fun to type in italics. I was right.
My eyelashes are long enough that I'm using mascara again. Oddly, the left ones are longer than the right. I'm sure everything will even out.
My hair always grew quickly and it looks like that has not changed. It's not nearly ready to be styled or even exposed but I think I'll be able to take off the wig sooner than I originally expected.
I've stopped losing weight and even put back on a pound. This does not make me happy. I'm on prednisone for my eczema so I'm always hungry. I'm hoping I can keep the gain to this one pound and concentrating on losing the last 8-10 when I'm off of steroids.
My sense of taste is returning gradually. I still don't love chocolate though.
Oh, and remember the dreaded neuropathy? Not so bad now. I occasionally have the "itchy" symptom and a couple of localized numbish spots but it's mostly gone.
I think it may be time to stop thinking of myself as being sick. YAY
I've been out dancing and tonight will be the first time out being Patrick's only dance partner. This means I'll dance a lot more. I believe I am ready!!!!
On my list of things to do:
lose a little more weight
increase exercise to increase energy
work towards returning to the racquetball court by the first of the year
learn to make twisters (perhaps not compatible with #1)
My eyelashes are long enough that I'm using mascara again. Oddly, the left ones are longer than the right. I'm sure everything will even out.
My hair always grew quickly and it looks like that has not changed. It's not nearly ready to be styled or even exposed but I think I'll be able to take off the wig sooner than I originally expected.
I've stopped losing weight and even put back on a pound. This does not make me happy. I'm on prednisone for my eczema so I'm always hungry. I'm hoping I can keep the gain to this one pound and concentrating on losing the last 8-10 when I'm off of steroids.
My sense of taste is returning gradually. I still don't love chocolate though.
Oh, and remember the dreaded neuropathy? Not so bad now. I occasionally have the "itchy" symptom and a couple of localized numbish spots but it's mostly gone.
I think it may be time to stop thinking of myself as being sick. YAY
I've been out dancing and tonight will be the first time out being Patrick's only dance partner. This means I'll dance a lot more. I believe I am ready!!!!
On my list of things to do:
lose a little more weight
increase exercise to increase energy
work towards returning to the racquetball court by the first of the year
learn to make twisters (perhaps not compatible with #1)
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