and i'm okay. The steroids are keeping the pain low, still tired all the time and the MTX makes me feel sick but overall it's good upping the dose by 5mg in the next four weeks (yay ¬_¬) shall let you know how it goes, hope everyone is having a good day : )
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So far, so good!
Lene Andersen
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 12:01 PM -
Hi Sweetie!
AmyAria
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 10:07 AMHey Grrrl! Good to hear from you. I've been wondering how you've been adjusting to all the changes in your life right now! Many of us have the convenience of having the rest of our lives somewhat settled before the big diagnosis comes our way. But not you, what with the class schedule, new living arrangements, social life excursions etc. Sounds like you're hanging in there. Lene's right though, it does get better. (She almost always is too....kind of getting on my nerves if you must know. If I didn't have such a deep abiding respect for her, I'd probably have to kick her ass!)
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thanks ladies : )
Saenia
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 12:21 PMLene is always right, and so are you AmyAria, if i ever had a question it's you two i'd go for!! I've been eating loads anyway (steroids lol) and i'm gonna go buy some lemons!! Thanks for all your advice Lene.
I think what i call university is what you call college... how does it work ?? I'm in a sixth form college doing a - levels so the whole mega life change thing happens next year luckily enough : )
but anyways i have serious deep abiding respect for you two for sure, thanks for everything!!
xxx
re: thanks ladies : )
AmyAria
Friday, October 24, 2008 at 12:56 PMOh darlin, you're sweet but I'm not qualified to shine Lene's shoes. Remember, I'm a newbie to all this too! As for "A levels" and "College" vs "Uni".... I never could figure you Brits out! I just noticed that y'all had this inexplicable thing for Sanka and you would wince when we yanks say "Love Ya!" too much. That's why I've decided to simply see Great Britain as depicted by J.K. Rawling, as historically accurate. Prevents me from having to incorporate any new (or factually accurate) information. With that, I say good luck with your O.W.L.'s and glad everythings gotten all sorted out what with that Voldemort character and all!
LOVE YA!!
re: re: thanks ladies : )
Saenia
Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 05:34 AMYou may be a newbie but you're the person who seems to inject the most humour into our crappy situation!! Thanks for brightening my day with your magic wand haha
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Glad to hear things are going fairly well. I'm about to go into advice mode, please forgive me.
The fatigue adjusts as your body gets used to the meth - it'll be there, but not as bad as in the beginning. There are things you can do to feel less sick - eat bland food a few days around taking your weekly dose, make sure you eat something, even if it's just half an apple or some crackers every 3-4 hours. Gives your stomach something to do besides trying to eat itself. Hot water with a small slice of lemon settles the stomach really well. Ginger and peppermint teas are also good for that (but I swear by the water and lemon thing and drink it continually throughout the day). Lastly, take acidophilus once or twice a day with meals - it's a probiotic supplement, helps re-establish the proper bacterial culture in your intestines and as a bonus, does wonders for your stomach. Get the good stuff from a health food store that's kept in the fridge.
Good luck - keep us posted!