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Chemo side effects are NOT going gently into that good night...

Hello friends,
I'm getting ready to take a much needed morning nap but I thought I would stop by and update you since I've been a bit quiet this weekend. I am still celebrating the end of chemo but this stuff is sure trying to go out with bang and not a whimper.  Here's the tally for the this round.
  • Fatigue, fatigue, fatigue...not only can I fall asleep at any moment, I've almost nodded off when I WASN'T trying. DAAAANG!!!
  • My stomach has not been happy this weekend. No nausea meds needed but ewww...just ewww.
  • Neuropathy in my feet has been the worst yet. Such a bizarre and annoying sensation.
  • Some neuropathy in my hands this time...and they feel like sausages! It's weird. They are a bit puffy but they feel huge and weird. Ready for this to pass...I do not like it at all!
  • My fingernails hurt. I'm hoping my nails don't drop off but man, my nail beds are sore. Crazy!!
Well Chemo, you can play dirty all you want. I'm still finished with you and I will continue to smile. SO THERE!!

Nap time!!

Love to all,
Andee