Round 3 of 4 - Chemo

     Its been a few weeks since I've updated.  I've been going to chemo every three weeks.  I just had round 3 of 4. I'm zooming on the damn steroids.  I hate that. 
     I ended up with folliculitis on my head.  Not fun.  I had sores all over my head.  They hurt, and couldn't lay down on a pillow even! I ended up getting some antibiotics for it.  They worked and I'm all healed, but I have all these discolorations on my head from them. 
     I still get sore joints from the neulasta shot they give the day after Chemo. Its to help with white blood cells.  But I got some pain meds for it.  They have been taking good care of me.  I have nausea meds,  and anxiety meds as well. 
     I haven't had a lot of anxiety, but there are days that my mind goes awry and I start thinking worst case scenarios.  No bueno! So my little pills help chill me out lol.
     Other than the folliculitis, I've been alright.  I get a bit worn down after day 3. It lasted a lot longer than the first time.  So I'm  wondering how the 3rd time will be. 
     But ta ta for now!

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