Prednisone helped - until it didn't. Hoping this next week starts a new path to relief.
I took Prednisone for 5 days (missed one) 3/16 - 3/21.
I was so excited to have total relief from the pain and swelling. It came back with a vengeance last night, however, only 2 1/2 days since the last dose. It seems worse now. I am having trouble walking because my ankles hurt so bad.
Funny how quickly I was thinking that maybe I could put off treatment. As I understand it, they won't let you just take prednisone because the steroidal drugs depress the immune system. They can also cause shortness of breath, which is kind of scary when you think of the coronavirus and how we are all watching for that as a major symptom.
We go to the local oncologist Thursday and I expect to start the IV therapy Monday. I will go every day, Monday through Friday, twice monthly. If I feel better, I plan to try to work in some capacity. Maybe the new movement to online educational services will allow me to work from home.
We shall see.
Like everyone, I am trying to wrap my mind around the idea of isolation for the common good, in our case we are not seeing our kids and grandkids for weeks, possibly months. I know there are people suffering much more than I am. Our income is stable (except that mine is cut in 1/2 whenever I am off for extended sick leave); but that has nothing to do with the coronavirus. I just feel so badly for people like waiters who live on tips that are suddenly gone. This is when you hope everyone has family and good friends to lean on.
I especially pray for people in the hospital or nursing homes that can't get visitors - and I'm aware that this could be really difficult for people who live alone. One day at a time - eyes on God and eternity helps me keep it all in perspective.
God bless and keep you!
I was so excited to have total relief from the pain and swelling. It came back with a vengeance last night, however, only 2 1/2 days since the last dose. It seems worse now. I am having trouble walking because my ankles hurt so bad.
Funny how quickly I was thinking that maybe I could put off treatment. As I understand it, they won't let you just take prednisone because the steroidal drugs depress the immune system. They can also cause shortness of breath, which is kind of scary when you think of the coronavirus and how we are all watching for that as a major symptom.
We go to the local oncologist Thursday and I expect to start the IV therapy Monday. I will go every day, Monday through Friday, twice monthly. If I feel better, I plan to try to work in some capacity. Maybe the new movement to online educational services will allow me to work from home.
We shall see.
Like everyone, I am trying to wrap my mind around the idea of isolation for the common good, in our case we are not seeing our kids and grandkids for weeks, possibly months. I know there are people suffering much more than I am. Our income is stable (except that mine is cut in 1/2 whenever I am off for extended sick leave); but that has nothing to do with the coronavirus. I just feel so badly for people like waiters who live on tips that are suddenly gone. This is when you hope everyone has family and good friends to lean on.
I especially pray for people in the hospital or nursing homes that can't get visitors - and I'm aware that this could be really difficult for people who live alone. One day at a time - eyes on God and eternity helps me keep it all in perspective.
God bless and keep you!
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