Resumption of chemo

My visit to the BMT clinic yesterday was more-or-less routine; easy drive with little traffic and some waiting for blood draw and reporting of results, but all the little waiting episodes resulted in a longer visit than I expected. Prior to the visit I felt exceptionally good and had done so for several days; I think being off chemo since June 6 and off Thalidomide for a week had allowed my body to recover. This morning I felt the effects of resuming chemo and Thalidomide. I felt dizzy and nauseated, although I did not throw up, because in addition to the Velcade shot in the clinic I took 300mg of cyclophosphamide last night and two 50mg Thalidomide capsules before going to bed. I woke up for the first time about 6:00, went back to bed and slept until a little after 8:00. That was the first night that I have not had to get 2 or 3 times during the night. Now nearing noon I feel weak and not interested in trying to do anything. With 2 daughters visiting I have to wait for my turn at the computer.


The medication prescribed by Dr. Curtis for Emma is quite effective. She takes one pill with her evening meal and can feel the relief at once and the relief persists almost until time for the next pill 24 hours later.