Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Medical treadmill disrupted due to weather

This past Sunday evening, David and I were debating the safest way to get to my Monday-morning clinic appointment, given the icy conditions on Portland's streets. Then I got a message that my appointment was cancelled. 

I was supposed to have blood tests, a consultation with my doctor, and maybe a chemo session, depending on what the doctor recommended, given my problems with peripheral neuropathy

As of now, I have an appointment with her on January 13. Obviously, there are some decisions to be made … 
  • More chemo with the same drug but at a different strength? 
  • More chemo with a different drug? 
  • End chemo and schedule surgery?  
  • Consult a shaman?
I just know I don't want the neuropathy to get worse. Right now, the pain is manageable with the gabapentin, but the numbness in my hands and feet is annoying as heck.

Meanwhile it is now snowing heavily.


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