Two days after my second day back on oral chemo, I had a bit of a relapse. I felt weak when I finally dragged myself out of bed, tired and felt like my cold was worse than better.
I took a huge round of supplements: homeopathy, Oreganol, Bioplasma, silver, etc. and boosted myself with two cups of coffee throughout the day because it was time to start my weekly round of cages.
I still had a relaxed day...stopped to talk to a neighbor, listened to a book, painted, read a little and spent time with Buddy (the rat I am sitting for). But I still got the necessities done and took my first walk in over a week...just half a block, but progress. When I walked, I remembered what Dr. Friedman has said about stopping before I am tired. It was too late for that, but at least I didn't force the whole block!
I thought back over my several days on the sofa as I headed for my neglected studio, and realized how much more energy that rest had given me. Nothing got so far behind that I couldn't catch up within a few days.
I told my neighbor that I am glad to be back on the medication because overall I do feel better. Taking myself off of it for a couple of months gave me some perspective. Being thankful for my medication is bound to help my body to utilize it better.
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