Day 5 after my first chemo treatment. I think my body is starting to work its way out of "chemo fog." My word for the side effects and symptoms associated with chemo. I didn't have to take a Claritin to help ward off the body aches brought on by the Neulasta shot. Haven't needed to take anti-nausea meds either. Felt well enough to get on my road bike!!!
Went for a short but beautiful ride. The weather is just gorgeous. A little bit of cool in the air, sun in the skies. I didn't time myself at all or keep track of mileage. This ride was all about pure enjoyment. The fact that I felt well enough to ride... that's all.
Funny moments with chemo fog: I shaved one leg and completely forgot to shave the other! Start a task like emptying the dishwasher, get distracted and forget to do the rest. Often ask John the same thing more than once. Well, it is what it is. If I can do this well all through chemo, I will count it a great blessing. Thanks for the prayers and positive thoughts.
Way to go Shanda! I hope you continue to feel a little better each day! I'm afraid that I suffer from the chemo fog without having to actually go through awful chemo. Everything only seems to get half down around here:) Hang in there! Prayers continue to be sent your way!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I had symptoms of "chemo fog" before treatment, it's just at a whole new level now!
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