As if the potassium/electrolyte issue was not enough (it really knocked me on my butt), I seem to be developing a raging infection in the lymph edema in my legs.
Normally, this would be omg pain day - however, I talked with my oncologist who agreed this pain is an often side effect of the taxol and gave me a script for a hella dose of vicodin for dealing with it
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Chemo went fine, but I have come to the conclusion the port is certainly NOT painless. Just convenient. But gods it hurts getting the IV set in
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Chemo postponed until tomorrow. Oncology doc ordered me home to rest and has ordered up additional things in my IV prior to the chemo tomorrow - potassium and magnesium for starters.
Now going to my nest like a good peep and staying there at least until Phoenix is home. Then likely to make a gatorade and drug run.
The potassium dose has been halved, but I am to continue taking it. I see a new primary care doc on Monday. I have dismissed the med student. I remain off the Oxybutynin and hydrochlorothiazide until further notice
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