I thought I would update you on how things went and how I have felt during this 2nd Chemo round.
The weekend after, I was busy as usual (we are ParTay animals, you know?) and felt fine while I was on the steroid. The next few days off the steroid (these are usually my hardest days- just being really tired), Brett went out of town. But don't think I was left without being taken care of. ;) My Life Coordinator is amazing!!!! She schedule for someone to take Glory every day ALL day. And also someone to pick the other kids up after school and keep them all until bedtime. I just slept and watched movies and blogged. There were people who came and brought me either lunch or dinner almost every day. People are so kind! I am blown away with their kindness. To tell you the truth- I was so excited when someone came by. I totally appreciated the help with the kids but being the social butterfly that I am- it got pretty lonely! So when someone came I just wanted them to stay! Thanks to those who called and chatted or came by and visited. I really appreciated it!
Brett got back on Wednesday night in time for Mutual and then didn't get back until late. Luckily, I started feeling better by then. And besides I had to gear up for our Marathon Partay Weekend Plus. Holy Talito- were we busy! Check out all our fun on our other blog- http://snomaes.blogspot.com/! (See Thursday, May 24th through June 2nd)
Other than wanting a couple naps (but that was because we were running all day) and my need to invest in a hand lotion company, LOL- things went really well. Way better than the head cold of my first Chemo round. Yeah!
Well... that was until I got Mouth Sores! I may have bit my cheek (can't remember) but regardless I ended up with a big sore on the inside of my right cheek. It turned all white and was the size of a dime or bigger. Then I had a few places along my gum line that got some red swollen sores. Ouch! But the worst part was a few sores that developed on the left side of my tongue. Oh my heavens! It hurt so badly! I couldn't eat anything unless I dosed myself up on Ibuprofen a half an hour before a meal and even then it was way painful. (I LOVE to eat food. It was so sad!) Not sure if it was because I was trying to keep my tongue from touching anything but I ended up developing a surplus of saliva. Let me tell you- there's nothing as sexy as a slobbering, bald woman! LOL Luckily drinking was still OK. Thanks to my heros, the Larsens for the awesome smoothie. It was a life saver!
I did try the usual baking soda/salt water rinse but I think I waited too long to try this to make it effective. I was going to wait until Monday to call the RMCC for some help. But the pain was so bad- I called them Friday instead. So glad I did! They prescribed me some Magic Mouthwash. Did you even know there was such a thing? Get this- It contains Benadryl, Lidocaine and Nystatin! Whew! Those are some crazy stuff!
Last thing before I end this very wordy post. Oops! Sorry! LOL
For anyone who knows me- I am not a DRUG person. I take a few Ibuprofen here and there for a headache and the occasional daily vitamin when Brett makes me ;) but other than that- I don't like to take anything. One of the bummer-ist things about cancer for me is needing to use so many things to feel normal. AND I take NOTHING in comparison to other cancer patients! (remember? I only have a little bit of cancer) Steroids, Chemo drugs, an anti-nausea prescription which fortunately I haven't needed, daily Ibuprophen, major lip moisturizer, lots of hand lotion, Prilosec (for last time), Magic Mouthwash, and let's just say- the makers of Tucks and Preparation H are my heros!!! (I know- TMI!) LOL
Brett got back on Wednesday night in time for Mutual and then didn't get back until late. Luckily, I started feeling better by then. And besides I had to gear up for our Marathon Partay Weekend Plus. Holy Talito- were we busy! Check out all our fun on our other blog- http://snomaes.blogspot.com/! (See Thursday, May 24th through June 2nd)
Other than wanting a couple naps (but that was because we were running all day) and my need to invest in a hand lotion company, LOL- things went really well. Way better than the head cold of my first Chemo round. Yeah!
Well... that was until I got Mouth Sores! I may have bit my cheek (can't remember) but regardless I ended up with a big sore on the inside of my right cheek. It turned all white and was the size of a dime or bigger. Then I had a few places along my gum line that got some red swollen sores. Ouch! But the worst part was a few sores that developed on the left side of my tongue. Oh my heavens! It hurt so badly! I couldn't eat anything unless I dosed myself up on Ibuprofen a half an hour before a meal and even then it was way painful. (I LOVE to eat food. It was so sad!) Not sure if it was because I was trying to keep my tongue from touching anything but I ended up developing a surplus of saliva. Let me tell you- there's nothing as sexy as a slobbering, bald woman! LOL Luckily drinking was still OK. Thanks to my heros, the Larsens for the awesome smoothie. It was a life saver!
I did try the usual baking soda/salt water rinse but I think I waited too long to try this to make it effective. I was going to wait until Monday to call the RMCC for some help. But the pain was so bad- I called them Friday instead. So glad I did! They prescribed me some Magic Mouthwash. Did you even know there was such a thing? Get this- It contains Benadryl, Lidocaine and Nystatin! Whew! Those are some crazy stuff!
Diphenhydramine - an antihistamine to reduce inflammation
Lidocaine - a local anesthetic to relieve pain
Nystatin- an antifungal for candidiasis
If you have ever had dental work done and had the shot to numb a certain part of your mouth- then you can sympathize with me. Every time that I swoosh that stuff- the entire inside of my mouth and my tongue goes numb for 5-10 minutes. But at least I couldn't feel the pain. LOL It took a couple days- but I am starting to feel better. Hallelujah! The sores on my tongue are all gone. YEAH!!! The ones are my gums are almost gone and the spot on my cheek isn't white anymore. Can't tell if it's getting better but it doesn't hurt as badly anymore so we'll say it is! All I care is that it is better before Friday when we pump me full of more poison. Let's pray for that! Last thing before I end this very wordy post. Oops! Sorry! LOL
For anyone who knows me- I am not a DRUG person. I take a few Ibuprofen here and there for a headache and the occasional daily vitamin when Brett makes me ;) but other than that- I don't like to take anything. One of the bummer-ist things about cancer for me is needing to use so many things to feel normal. AND I take NOTHING in comparison to other cancer patients! (remember? I only have a little bit of cancer) Steroids, Chemo drugs, an anti-nausea prescription which fortunately I haven't needed, daily Ibuprophen, major lip moisturizer, lots of hand lotion, Prilosec (for last time), Magic Mouthwash, and let's just say- the makers of Tucks and Preparation H are my heros!!! (I know- TMI!) LOL
1 comment:
Shay, I am so glad they were able to give you something for those sores. I can't even imagine how bad that must have been. I hope they are clearing up. I fasted for you yesterday and hope you know you are in my prayers everyday. When is your next chemo apt? Keep up the positive attitude my friend. I love you.
Shauna
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