Following this last Chemo treatment I experienced a prolonged period of queasiness. This all got worse as pain accompanied the nausea. This pain was at least as bad as any I had ever experienced and I was also vomiting. Cindy called the on-call Doctor for oncology and we were directed to go to the ER. If you have seen the movies "Alien" I will compare my pain with that of those unfortunate souls in the movie that have one of those critters coming out of their bellys. The bad part was that I couldn't keep the pain medications down to treat the pain. Elaine Senn, one of Cindy's work buddies, was called in to take care of Lydia & Austin while we went to the Hospital.(Thank you!)
We arrived at PHB ER at 1:45am and while Cindy filled out paperwork I writhed in agony. We finally got into the treatment area around 2:30am. Once the IV Dilaudid was administered I got the relief I needed. They also gave me 3 liters of Saline because I was so dehydrated. This is something I need to take better care of.
We left the hospital around 8:00am and relieved Elaine. I am still having some pain, but the nausea has subsided. I think I may have allowed myself to become dehydrated enough to cause a slight impaction. This is an easy thing to do with the pain meds, Chemo meds, and anti-nausea meds all being constipating. Another thing I have observed is that I become "burned-out" on beverages after awhile. The challenge becomes having enough variety so as to avoid the burn-out.
For now we're back home and doing better and armed with better information and with a better plan for my maintenance. My prayer warriors are asked to keep up the good work. I too am keeping each of you in my prayers, and I know that God hears and answers our prayers.
Your brother in Christ,
Mack
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Mack-a-doole: sorry to hear you had to make an ER visit. You look great so don't let this set you back! Chin up! I pray, as always, for a better day today. Let me know if you need anything and know I'm still praying hard for you. S
(saw a note from Hans-boy did that bring back memories!)
My prayers are with you, as well.
I pray,that your faith in Lord continues to be strong. My thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family. God is the greatest Physician. Keep your eyes on him.
Always ,know that you will have the prayers of many more saints praying on your behalf.
Love your sister in Christ,
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