Friday, September 26, 2008

Unhinged

I'm in the middle of feeling really crappy a few days after my last chemo. I have aches and pains, mostly in my abdomen, but also in my bones and joints and back, everything tastes disgusting, I feel starving and nauseous at the same time (and that really doesn't go well together), I feel like crying all the time and I just generally feel unhinged. Sure I can take stuff to minimize these side effects (and I do), but the bottom line is that I'm just going to have to feel crappy for a few days.

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  1. Annabelle, please make the appointment with Abrams at UCSF. he may be able to help.

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  2. Sorry to hear this Annabelle..I'm thinking about you and hope these side effects subside soon..

    Inge

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  3. Ugh, that sounds really sucky. We love you!

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  4. I hope it's better today -- but, yeah, what Bronwyn said!

    Pat

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  5. Learned of your blog from Bronwyn & just caught up on all of it. Congrats! on making it halfway thru your 6 Rounds tomorrow -- You go, gal! Sunday we celebrated our neighbor successfully making all 10 rounds of hers for colon cancer. Have had you in my prayers since July & will continue. Love from Ember's Grandma

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  6. Almost forgot: friend's doc cited studies to her that those in chemo treatmt plans who walk 30 min every day have a phenomenally better success rate (than those who don't walk) of beating recurrence of several various forms of cancer.

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  7. That's really interesting about the walking. I wonder if it's something to do with increased oxygen? I've been walking in the park near our house quite a bit, and do feel that it helps me feel better, physically and mentally.

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  8. Thinking of you with love, Annabelle!

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  9. Annabelle, hope you feel better soon. Thought i'd share this blog of a friend of mine as support: fighting cancer the pink way.

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  10. Annabelle, you are brave and strong. This takes such a toll on your body and brain. The crying comes with this treatment. There are so many people who love you and send you love every minute. Here is virtual smooch -ooouuummmmcccchhhhttz.

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