Another chemo hangover
I just came off of 5 nights of the chemo pill and it was no fun at all. Now I get 23 days off before having to take it again. This is the second 5-day maintenance dose I've had since going back on it after the most recent round of radiation and it wasn't the easiest I've had but also not the worst. I did have a few nights of hanging out in the bathroom and luckily, Jason and I were in the same house. Hence, I had backup when I needed it. Next week we will have been married for 17 years. I bet when he married me, he didn't envision patting me on the back while I threw up or driving me 9 hours and back to my doctor appointments. He says he's learning to just accept that this is the life we have. I also told him today that I'm feeling "over" the chemo since all the research says it does little to nothing for my type of tumor. He agreed that he feels similarly to me. We are a little scared to discontinue but also a little pessimistic that it's doing anything but making me feel worse. If I can just wait a bit, get this out of my system, and feel a bit better, I think I will be happier and more energetic. Today was not that day, unfortunately. One thing has remained consistent: chemo hangovers are worse than tequila hangovers (by a lot).
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Hangin there, Chica! I'll take your word for it on tequila vs chemo hangovers!
Sending hugs! Hope it eases soon. ❤️❤️❤️
Hoping that your next couple of weeks go better than this past several days. I’ve always thought Tequila hangovers really were the worst, but I think you’re right in that a chemo hangover is at the top.
May your chemo hangover go away quickly so you can get on with being your spirited, determined, witty and wonderful self. You just keep kicking it’s a$$. You mentioned that certain oils helped last time? Any chance they may come in handy now? Hang in there friend! XO
Don’t ever give up and never give in! You are a Victorious Warrior! You are loved and God is still in control and loves you very much!!! Your peeps will forever have your back, at least this peep will.
Keep hanging in there Shannon. You are one of the toughest and bravest women I know. Sending hugs and prayers that the chemo hangover will subside soon!
Don't have your next tequila hangover without me.
Well, this sucks. Hang in there. I will scream at the fates for awhile on your behalf.
That chemo can be very nasty. Hopefully, a reprieve from it for awhile will help you catch your breath and revive your spirit. You show amazing strength! My thoughts and prayers are with you.