So the fentanyl patch is working even better today. I’ve only taken one Lortab and that was towards the end of the day when the kids came home, started making LOTS of noise, and gave me a headache. I have felt some nausea throughout the day, so ondansetron has been my friend throughout the day today. I’m starting to eat more things as I discover what can and can’t go down without being chewed. I even had a BM today, so I must be eating enough. And thankfully, I’m not constipated. 🙂
I did feel a little more fatigued today rather than yesterday even though I actually did less today. I had a pedicure this morning with some friends and talked quite a bit, and that’s a challenge, so maybe that’s what tired me out. I really didn’t do anything else for the rest of the day.
On to talking, it is HARD. Having so much swelling in my mouth and throat, especially my tongue, makes it not a welcome thing to do. I’d rather just not talk if I don’t have to. My swelling tongue is getting large in my mouth which makes for some interesting moments on the radiation table when it feels like I can’t breathe past my own tongue. Slightly panic inducing, so I have to will myself to start breathing regularly and normally. I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it. It doesn’t seem to bother me in bed at night so much anymore, when I did notice it to be an issue about a week or so ago.
I think that’s all the symptom excitement of the day. So now I have 2 things I love: the mediport and the fentanyl patch. 🙂
On the support side, Michelle, a friend from work, brought me a couple of dinners for the family tonight. Much, much, much appreciated! I am truly blessed to have all these wonderful people in my life. 😀