Category Archives: chemotherapy
A New Friend
My constant companion has a new friend. And frankly, this new “friend” turns my stomach – literally. It seems that along with pain I am now befriended by nausea and the resulting loss of stomach contents. Fortunately, while the nausea … Continue reading
Judgement Day
I’ve had a block when it comes to writing, or reading technical stuff, or talking, even talking. Today I had to actually get dressed and go out. Today is Wednesday. I last left the house last Thursday. But it was … Continue reading
Posted in chemotherapy, Lupus Nephritis, renal failure
Tagged chemotherapy, Imuran, jerusalem, Lupus Nephritis, microscopic microangeitis, renal failure, SLE
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A New Source of Stress
The shingles I contracted last spring are still with me. I can tell that I am under a wee tad of stress – the shingles are roaring with pain and itching. Between that and the chemo, which is doing a … Continue reading
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Tagged chemotherapy, fort hood, Israeli army, Lupus Nephritis, microscopic microangeitis, shingles, SLE, US army
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Sleep Schedule Interrupted
My sister warned me about chemotherapy and sleep. Not so much in words, rather by example. I call her in the mornings, her time, usually before she starts moving towards leaving the house for her job. I really thought it … Continue reading
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Tagged chemotherapy, jerusalem, Lupus Nephritis, microscopic microangeitis
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If It’s Tuesday…
A person on chemotherapy is immune compromised. A fever is one of the first signs of infection. Since the body’s immune system is suppressed, the person must get to the hospital before the infection runs rampant. Continue reading
Posted in chemotherapy, chronic disease, lupus, renal failure, support system
Tagged autoimmune disease, chemotherapy, facing death, Imuran, low hemoglobin, lupus, Lupus Nephritis, migraine, renal failure
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Sore Throat
I have a sore throat. My normal tactics include taking Tylenol, drinking hot, salty liquids like soup, and sucking on hard candies. Usually my sore throat is caused by allergies and it goes away within a half hour of my … Continue reading
Posted in chemotherapy, chronic disease, chronic illness, kidney transplant, lupus
Tagged acute renal failure, chemotherapy, Imuran, jerusalem, lupus, Lupus Nephritis
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And You Call This Living?
Today I started on chemo by the pill, Imuran. Let me just list out to you the known side effects of this drug – the ones beyond the warning “If you experience side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, or … Continue reading
Posted in chemotherapy, lupus, Lupus Nephritis, renal failure, Working while Sick
Tagged acute renal failure, chemotherapy, cyclophosphamide, Imuran, Lupus Nephritis
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It’s a Pele, It’s a Wonder
“When I saw 5.9 I thought you were gone. That’s it,” said my nephrologist reacting to the creatinine level 2 weeks ago. I had been steadily progressing down from 8.6 to the lowest of 3.99. By the last chemo it … Continue reading
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Tagged acute renal failure, chemotherapy, cyclophosphamide, jerusalem, miracle
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Someone Must Be Praying
Someone or someones must be praying a great deal for me, cause what just happened is a little strange, to say the least. Those of you who have spoken with me this week know that while my creatinine was at … Continue reading
Whatever It Takes
This entry is an article I wrote for Aish HaTorah. This is to be associated with a value Lori Palatnik speaks about on her new Lori Almost Live video blog series about values. The parakeet died on Thursday night. I … Continue reading
