The side effects of the Etoposide were pretty reasonable, and seemingly short-lived. The one that remains most in muly mind was a feeling of slight inebbriation.
The side effects of the Cytoxan, and at this high of a dose, have been memorable. Diahrrea. Vomiting. Simultaneously. At least four episodes in the middle of the night. My …
Since I wasn’t reacting so strongly to the chemo this time, the doctor didn’t prescribe any Ondansetron for the first day of recovery.
Also, since I wasn’t in the same intense pain as last time when I started chemo, I’m not all hopped up on opiates today.
This means I’m fully awake and aware to notice the …
It’s been two weeks to the day since my first chemotherapy treatment, which feels like a good time to get all retrospective up in here.
The first two days were a bit of a blur; I took the prescribed Ondansetron to make sure the nausea stayed manageable and some Dilaudid for some pain. Other than that, …
I’ve finished my first round of chemotherapy! Heading home now. I’ll write in much more detail when I get home.
As long as I don’t vomit on my keyboard.
The pain from last night only got worse as I slept. I spent the night sitting up in bed, a position that didn’t hurt as much as others.
After waking up I had the pleasure of finding that all attempts to get out of bed were met with intense pain. Pain that motivated me to stay …
July 20, 2009 – 8:56 pm
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By Tom
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Posted in Diagnostic Phase
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Tagged chemotherapy, diaphragm, diffuse large b-cell, dilaudid, dr norman, lymphoma, lymphoplasmacytic, observation room, ondansetron, spleen
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