Ups and Downs

Thursday afternoon I began to have really bad pain in my lower back. Hours later, the pain had shifted to my legs - mostly in/around my knees. I was up throughout the night because it hurt so bad, and Friday morning all my bones and muscles ached... except my back and knees were the worst. We called to make sure this is normal - and it is. All the chemo drugs, and the steroid, cause muscle weakness which strains the joints. They have been having me do squats at the visits to make sure my muscles weren't too weak. It appears as though it all hit me on Thursday.

Friday was rough, but the weakness and pain weren't as bad as they had been through the night. I went out to lunch with family and that took a lot out of me- I felt really exhausted and nauseated halfway through and we left early. I rested the rest of Friday and finally got a full night's sleep.

Saturday I woke up feeling much better, but with some weak knees and pain in my legs still. I was able to attend my brother's graduation party and after parties with both families without getting sick. I was worn out by last night and took a break, but had a really good day!

This morning I woke up and went to breakfast with family before they left. Aside from some knee pain and bad neck pain, I was feeling fine and took some tylenol. During breakfast, though, I started feeling nauseated and clammy. My mom brought us home and I immediately threw up. My stomach felt better after that, and I slept for four hours. I ate lunch and my stomach feels good now... although my neck pain is awful and I have a headache. Hopefully I can see the chiropractor tomorrow.