Tag Archives: chemotherapy
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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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
Disjointed Ramblings and Mumblings
About this time, the time lapse after chemo, I’m usually feeling almost myself. My ankles are swollen to remind me that I’m not as 100% as I’d like to believe, and going up stairs is beyond me. But as I … Continue reading
When is it Time?
The air is still crystal clear from up here. I’ve gone through three weeks wondering when the smog is going to settle back in around my brain and my soul. I keep wondering when the air will become so rarefied … Continue reading
Separating Physical from Mental Wellbeing
I’m still on top of the world! I’d like to puke down the sides, but I’m up there! I took a blood test on Sunday morning. By Monday the results were in — and there has been a slight backward … Continue reading
Top o’ the Mornin’ To Ya’
I’m on top of the world. Really. Yes, I know my voice is gravely and I’m moving slowly, but I feel like I’m on top of the world. After the news last week my stomach clinched into a knot, my … Continue reading
The Waiting Game – When the Doc Delivers THE News
So, how are you? I never ask how you are. Too focused on myself I guess. Very selfish. Drop me a line. Tell me what’s going on. Late at night is probably the best time to write about the waiting … Continue reading
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Tagged acute renal failure, agressive degeneration, chemotherapy, facing death, rare disease
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