The effects of round 20 have fully hit, I think. Thankfully Trent is not violently ill like he has been during several other rounds. He is in excruciating pain at times but we are doing everything we can to keep that under control. Heat pads, essential oil, and pain medicine seem to be helping quite a bit. I think all the pain is coming from the Neupogen shot he has to have every day. It is the shorter lasting version of Neulasta, which was horrible for him during previous rounds. The pain is all over his neck, shoulders, and back. I have been giving him back and foot massages to try and keep him calm.
Other than the pain, everything else seems to be in check. All of his vitals look great, much better than they have been as of late. Our goal is to keep him out of the hospital this round. If we can do that, I think he will get some good days to enjoy before we go back.
I wonder how Trent has done this so many times. He has amazing stamina and his determination is never ending. I can't believe how strong he is...I am so lucky he is mine.
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Yes, he is amazing, and so are you. You make a great couple! :) Always thinking about and praying for you. The best is yet to come. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear things are going well! :)
ReplyDeleteGrateful with you for these tender mercies this round. Will add my prayers that he will be able to stay out of the hospital. Will also pray that you will have people to lift you up and let you get the rest and food you need as you continue to be there for Trent. Blessings to all of you.
ReplyDeleteGo team Trent!
ReplyDeleteYou are both troopers! So glad the essential oils have helped the nausea...we have about 30 varieties if you hear of one that you want to try, let us search for it before you buy it. Hang in there...Ron & Diane J
ReplyDeleteForward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing.....
ReplyDeleteThese words are ringing through my thoughts each time I read your posts. You guys are awesome. Love you.