Hi everyone,
Grand National Day - I think this is the first year I'm not in a works draw for the race..
I have just been told me that my Methotrexate level is back to normal... praise the lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can now come of the litres and litres of sodium flush that has been rushing through my tiny bladder and kidneys for the last week. I only need my Neutrophil level to rise now. Its currently at 0.15 and needs to be 1. I'm sure tmrw is the day... or Monday. My platelets are low and are currently 48, if they drop to 20 I will need to have a transfusion. My Hemoglobin level has increased since the blood transfusion, which is good.. and my advice to you all is ofcourse DONATE BLOOD, no excuse.. it doesn't hurt at all! I have donated over 23 pints since I was 21. Sadley had to stop when the hepatitis started.
I know I will have to undergo all of the above on every cycle of chemo that I have... but I will be mentally prepared for it all I guess! Been a bit daunting every day.. wondering what was happening next etc. I do have a schedule but not all the anti-body drugs are scheduled for each day. The staff have been great and we have had a laugh. I have heard that most patients stay in their beds all day and don't want to be disturbed...very depressing, but I guess people cope with things differently. I ofcourse want to know who, what, where etc. The staff here told me I was refreshing as I like to talk and discuss how I feel etc.!!! Anyway next time I will have more books, DVD Box sets and a better mobile broadband signal... although since a new person has moved next door on Thursday its been much better.
My hair loss is crazy... I don't know where it comes from... I must have a lot of it thats all I can say!
Have a nice weekend!
Ali
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My beautiful brave friend ali, however hard we all find it is to read about your pain we can only imagine how hard it is for you, all we can do is keep sending our love and hope for you, and we have plenty of it, love you and hope to see you soon xxx
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