...and although I'm not amongst the hustle and bustle of this busy week before Christmas, I know just how busy you all are. I hear the updates on how every shop, store, Garden Centre is a hive of activity!
For me its been a mixed week. Sunday last we had an early Christmas day! Mikes children are all away for the holidays, so we celebrated a week early. Christmas dinner, pressies and games. I also made some Christmas cookies for the occasion.
Now I'm having chemo number 8, finishing this Friday before Christmas. I know I will probably crash on Christmas day. However, regardless of how I feel and even if it means Mike taking me to my parents for the day in my PJ's I'm having Christmas! End of!
Oh...and I have an early Chemo Christmas present, given to me in the form of Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia...ahem...I know, bit of a mouthful. Also known as Hand and Foot syndrome!
Some chemotherapy drugs such as one of mine 5 Flurourcil (5FU) can leak in small amounts out of the small blood vessels or Capillaries into the hands and feet. This causes sunburn like appearance (redness, skin peeling, tingling, soreness). Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine can help the symptoms. Lowering the dose of chemo can also prevent symptoms worsening. I already had my dose lowered so no longer an option.
So, today I got my vitamin B6 and didn't see the Doctor. Having chemo number 8 as I write! I'm on the home straight now with no time to lose.
All that's left to say is
"Happy Holidays to everyone. I hope you all have a peaceful time whatever you do and wherever you are"
I will be giving special thoughts and sending love to those who are suffering for many different reasons at this time.
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