Achy and Sore

Just thought I would check in and let you guys know how I am doing. I am having to take Zofran for nausea - for at least the first 3 days after chemo. And this med - causes constipation. They had warned me but I did not realize how quickly I would. Sunday I was pretty miserable- needing to use the bathroom but couldn't. I had some stool softeners and had taken one each day - had not realized I could peel the label and see that I could take up to 3 and preferably at night before bed time. Anyway - so last night when we finally realized this - I took 2 and by this morning- things were running a lot better. I had thought that I would try to pass on the Zofran today - but woke up feeling a little nauseous and I had been told by a couple of people that it is better to keep ahead of it - rather than trying to get it under control once it gets bad. So I took one this morning and then at my 2pm dose- I halved the pill and will try to do that tonight as well.

Another thing that I have been experiencing is joint and bone pain. Some of it is nagging pain in an area for a while- and other times I will have sharp pains hit an area and then calm down. So far - I am able to handle it. I am hoping that I will be able to control it with Tylenol or motrin. Dr said they would call in something stronger - if needed. I am hoping not though. I am thinking I see a lot of hot baths in my future. Walmart carries some stuff - that you add to your bath - that helps with different things- and they have one for aches and pains and that will also be one that will be helpful. They have congestion, allergy, and stuff like that too. It has been a year or so since we have bought the stuff- so I am hoping they still have it. I will probably do a post on them later- so that you all will be able to take advantage of this great stuff. It really is helpful to have around.

Anyway I am doing fairly well considering. I was able to actually vacuum my house today. It has been about 7 weeks- since I have vacuumed. I could not vacuum during my 6 weeks of recovery after my surgery. My husband did a good job of keeping it done up - but I really like to vacuum a couple of times a week - not just once. It felt good to be able to do it. And contribute a bit to getting things done around here.

Well I better close- I need to finish up making our supper. My sweet husband went by the grocery store on his way home today. I am thankful he is willing to do that.

Hope you all are doing well. :O)