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    • December 25, 2011 at 2:13 pm
    rjcravens
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      I am taken back by all the Christmas Blessing we have recieved this year. There are so many angels on earth with such big hearts. My kids had one of the best Christmas's ever thanks to all the support we recieved from family and friends. And even though I catch myself wondering if this is my last Christmas with them, my overwhelming fears are actually getting better. (Plus I am taking the Cymbalta)

      I am taken back by all the Christmas Blessing we have recieved this year. There are so many angels on earth with such big hearts. My kids had one of the best Christmas's ever thanks to all the support we recieved from family and friends. And even though I catch myself wondering if this is my last Christmas with them, my overwhelming fears are actually getting better. (Plus I am taking the Cymbalta)

        I stopped taking the Ritalin for fatigue last week and have found myself overly tired all over again. However, I keep reminding myself that I am halfway through the year of interferon treatments and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. My family has been very supportive in putting up with my tired and grouchy butt. The only other issues I seem to be facing is the daily nausea and leg pains on the days after injections. It is such a deep pain, especially in my pelvic area and upper legs. It doesn't help after working twelve hour shifts at the hospital. Any suggestions for this? I have tried creams, heat, Norco….it is so deep that it seems like nothing can get to it. I have my husband use his fist and put pressure on my legs just to get some relief. (not sure why that helps)

        I go back to see oncologist in Jan and the Dermatologist in March. Praying that no other issues arise.

      May everyone have a Blessed and Merry Chirstmas and a safe and Happy New Year. (i am so burning the 2011 calendar! What a year….geez)

       

      Rachel – Stage IIb  Area popped up on arm in Jan 2011, surgery to remove Feb 2011, malignant melanoma.  Not in lymph nodes. Interferon started in May 2011. First month IV then injections. Scared to death of returning.

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