Friday, February 29, 2008

Oxycodone and Cyclophosphamide

I started writing again. Nothing impressive, just some character development and a little storyline. Last week I wrote a little bit in McDonalds, which was actually a great place to write. My hand has been cramping up from my bad joints so unfortunately I had to stop. I also started a sort of journal, mostly of doctors appointments and train rides.
My back has been bothering me so everyonce in awhile I pop an oxycodone at night. As I did tonight. The only problem with this is that I become a little loopy yet really clear-headed. And my back stops hurting.
Had an appointment with the kidney doctor yesterday. Lab work shows the damage to my kidneys is being repaired. He told me that the doctors understand that the next 6 months are going to suck for me because of all the medication and I'm going to feel pretty bad most of time. He's hoping after the initial 6 months they can go easier on me, but from what he said I'm going to be on treatment for quite some time.
It's time for my second treatment of cyclophosphamide, which is an IV chemo that is used to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases. My appointment is tuesday at 10 and my mother is coming with me. Yes, Janet is coming to the doctor. That should be a children's book. She really wants to come. The last time I saw her she was convinced I was dying, so I figure it could be good for both of us. First of all, I save money because she's driving in and secondly I don't have to go to the first appointment by myself. I'll be receiving the treatment for 6 hours. But I get a bag lunch. Woo! ;P
Today was a really tired day. I did errands in the morning and by 1pm I took a 2 hour nap. I'm still exhausted and will probably go to bed soon. I'm currently reading 3 books. I should finish one soon.

Thats all for now. I'm sure I'm missing something. Next time, then.