After two days of sleeping 20 hours each day and several more days with extended (3-4 hour) mid-day naps, I'm starting to feel more like myself. (Must say I would be rather more distressed should I start feeling like someone else, but that's a different matter.) Having been reminded by the oncologist that side effects of Capecitabine and Lapatinib are cumulative, mid-day naps will be a regular thing for me from now on. If they don't produce the much-sought-after beautifying results, there is always the hope that regular naps will help reduce the chance of another attack on some poor innocent. Am currently attempting to make peace with my inner hellcat and once again look on blister-packed pills as my friends, although sometimes I seriously wonder about the latter part of that statement. In case you, gentle reader, have ever wondered what my pharmacy order looks like, here's a glimpse at my med supply for a three-week period. Several more blister packs of Lapatinib (the bigger pill) are inside the box. Note painkillers, anti-depressants, antacids, anti-nausea meds, Magic Mouthwash, and various creams were not included in this photo.
Must say I was a bit taken aback when I first say the warning labels on the bag. Now, it's pretty much old hat.
Wish I could include a photo of the nifty horsetail salve several members of the local spinners/weavers guild brewed up for me, but it kinda looks like sludgy tea so not much to photograph. Heated up the brown slightly viscus liquid and soaked my feet and hands before heading to bed. A noticeable change in the condition of my skin after the first soaking. Have also found it to be effective re calming the inflammation and rash on my inner arm - a side effect from the last infusion of CT contrast fluid. Many, many thanks to all who collected horsetails on my behalf and to Penny who took on the chore of stewing up the brew. If the guild is ever in need of a fund-raising idea, suggest you bottle some and sell to others with irritable skin conditions.
