Holy Moly!

It is an understatement when they say a side effect of the Neulasta shot is bone pain.  The pain I experienced last night cannot even be described.

I felt great yesterday.  In fact I even wore a mask and gloves and went to the grocery store.  But at about 10:30 last night the most excruciating pain attacked my lower back and hips.  I told Rick it was like having back labor with no relief.  I could not get comfortable.  I was only to take the Claritin for 4 days following the shot so I did not have that in my system.  I immediately took one.  The only relief was when I was standing.  Needless to say I did not sleep.  I was not running a fever and did not see the need to call the doctor.  I can only take Tylenol so I took that also.  Finally this morning around 7 it subsided.  I had aches but not the severe pain.  After the doctor's office opened I called the nurse.  She was not my normal nurse so I was not pleased with her response.  I really think I knew more about the Neulasta shot than she did!  I did not go in but now know I can take a pain pill if it happens again.  From what I understand a person can have a delayed reaction to the shot.  It is as if a balloon is expanding in your bones as the white blood cells begin to increase from the shot.  I think mine were overfilling:)

 As the day has progressed I just feel like normal arthritic old age pain.  I went and had my wig styled this afternoon.  A girl has to have some sort of pampering every once in awhile!  I also had a physical therapy appointment.  My therapist is so awesome.  She is very pleased with my range of motion.  I still have problems with cording that happens from the lymphatic system being messed up from the chemo.  She massages it and breaks it up.  Next week she will be teaching Rick how to do this at home for me.

Tomorrow is Ethan's second birthday.  Adam and Karlene have an afternoon planned with him and a Thomas the Train ride.  Therefore Papa and Mimi's get Emerson!  I can sit and hold him all afternoon and I will forget any pain I have.  Great therapy!

Each day God has a new challenge for me but you know He gets me through it!

Have a great weekend.  Take time to enjoy!