Friday, 6 March 2009
Frid. 6th Mar. 2009
It's been a beautifully sunny day today and my Son Joseph came over for the afternoon. Joe is just applying for an electronics degree at York and I'm so chuffed that he's finally decided to do something academic, he's a clever lad and maths has always been his strong point. He's also a good looking boy don't you think (well I would, I'm his Mum).
Found it difficult to get to sleep last night and then woke again at 2.30a.m. and couldn't stop millions of random thoughts, memories and anxieties rushing around my head. This always happens first night after treatment and is a side effect of the iv steroids. It can be very tiring and distressing as I can't stop my mind from racing.
I've decided to reduce my steroids and monitor the effects. It means I may have to take some back up anti-sickness tablets (as discussed with my nurse) as well as the Granisteron anti-sickness tablets, but I felt it was worth a try to see if it lessens the gastric effects. I have felt slightly more nauseous, but nothing I can't cope with at the moment. My taste buds are already being affected and the foul taste is back, so that'll be it for a couple of weeks.