Heartburn, bloated stomach, and constipation is never fun! These are side effects that can occur with treatment and Rene got them at the same time! It was a rough night for her as well as this morning. Mylanta to the rescue with a different antacid is beginning to calm things down for her. She is now on the grazing every two hours schedule for eating (liquids/soft only) and if food is not taken then, it is alright. It is more important that drinks plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and I don't get any push back about that one! She should be dozing off any moment now, sleep is always good.
Improvements
- The heartburn has been relieved with a combination of Mylanta and Prolisec; hopefully by Friday she won't have to worry about this anymore
- Diary products don't agree with her at this stage and therefore they will be avoided for the next several days
- Shortness of breath; have to monitor this one, hopefully she won't require a portal oxygen tank
- Edema in her feet; may require a diuretic to be taken to the swelling down
- Emotional; I told her it is ok for her to cry when she feel like it, it will help her and she has earned the right to do it
- Lymphoma
- Staging; Rene has Stage III
- Chemotherapy
- Rene's hospital chemotherapy treatment
- Outpatient chemotherapy treatment
2 comments:
Hang in there you two. I can't imagine all that you are going through. I know God is right there beside you through it all. Try to take comfort in His love. I am here if you need me, as always, your loving friend, Mia
So glad Tom was able to see you today, Eugene. Remember to take care of yourself, too!! Hold on to each other. And let us know of any thing at all that you might need.
Sandy
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