Tag Archives: Imuran
Day Three
It’s a good thing I only committed to one week of posting everyday. I don’t know how people blog every day. Don’t they ever get writer’s block? Or get bored with their own writing? Or their own story? Yuck. News, … Continue reading
Posted in Lupus Nephritis, symptoms, Uncategorized
Tagged back pain, chemotherapy, Imuran, jerusalem, Lupus Nephritis, microscopic microangeitis, nausea, SLE, vommiting
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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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Good News
It hasn’t been a month since I wrote my last entry, so I’m not feeling very guilty. On the other hand, I had so many topics running around in my head that I was surprised that I didn’t churn out … Continue reading
Posted in Lupus Nephritis, renal failure, Uncategorized
Tagged blood test results, Imuran, jerusalem, Lupus Nephritis, microscopic microangeitis, miracle
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What’s in a Word: Chemotherapy?
There are 225 entries listed on the A to Z List of Cancers web page. Some entries are variations on a theme, such as Acute Myeloid Cancer, Adult and Acute Myeloid Cancer, Child. That doesn’t mitigate the overwhelming number of … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, chemotherapy, Imuran, jerusalem, Lupus Nephritis, microscopic microangeitis
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Low Sodium, Low Fat, Low Taste
It is an unfortunate reality that foods without sodium and fat are basically tasteless, at least to someone who lives on salt and fat. Even salt by itself, without fat, produces a far superior dish than one with fat and … Continue reading
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Tagged diet, Imuran, jerusalem, low sodium, Lupus Nephritis, microscopic microangeitis, vegan
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Awaiting Oscar
Sat around awaiting an Oscar last night. The (blood) test was done in the morning; results and voting was scheduled to complete by nightfall. I really wanted a golden statue and a walk onto the stage. The only problem with … Continue reading
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Tagged blood test results, diet, Imuran, jerusalem, low hemoglobin, 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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