I've eaten a 1/2 box of Saltine crackers by myself this week. I don't even want to think about how much gluten that is but that seems to be the only thing helping my queasiness. When I went to the store to buy the crackers I discovered that they are actually called Premium. Saltine describes the type of cracker as it was emblazoned on the generic brand. I of course bought the generic think hey - its a cracker. I was later informed by my penny pinching husband that I should have splurged on the name brand as they are saltier.
Yes my friends I've entered into the world of chemotherapy. Dr. Sweiss prescribed Methotrexate. MTX for short. And side effects I'm experiencing so far are headache (keep the well duh's to a minimum this is a different type of headache) hot flashes and nausea. LOTS of Nausea. Oh and some vomiting.
My co-worker told me I looked like I should be on a boat today with my striped shirt and linen pants. I told her I felt like I was on a boat. Acupuncture helped some today but I tell you I had needles EVERYWHERE. My knee, my cheeks, my ears, collar bone, chest, feet, hand. We are going to switch my appointments to Fridays so that I have it the day after I take the MTX. The good news the folic acid the doc prescribed is doing wonders for my nails!
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