TAnn Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Friday, I was feeling some pain in my right side just below my rib cage. By 4:00am Saturday morning, I could not roll over in bed, much less get myself out, so off to the ER we went. I was having horrible pain so they took blood and x-rays of my chest and abdomen. The x-rays came back "normal", but it felt like I had an exploding football in my abdomen. My blood work came back and my liver values were off the charts. They said the pain was definately in my liver and the liver was having trouble because of the chemo. They send me home with morphine for the pain. I took 1 30mg pill of the morphine Saturday night and slept pretty well. Sunday morning I woke up feeling horrible and ended up vomiting all day, apparently from the morphine. (I told that doctor that I can't take those hard drugs!) Today I'm feeling a little better. The pain is better and I can move around almost like normal. This last Alimta treatment has really done a number on me. I'm thinking I'll ask my doctor for a break on my next appointment. Don't think my body can handle much more of this...... TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Come on, TAnn, you can fight this. I know it was horrible to be in such pain. You'll get through this. I am praying for you. Oh Please Help our dear friend tAnn. Her liver is tired but she's got lotsa fight left. Please give her a break on the pain and the puking. I pray her hubs brings her a smoothy made from the yummiest protein powder once her gut is finished with spasms. I hope her body accepts this nourishment and once she feels better her little fingers get to typing to tell us all she is feeling better and it was only the mean aches and pains talking. I know the alimta is is working hard to defeat all the cancer in her body. Please work a little more gently on our weary friend. Thanks so much..... Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 My start on morphine sulfate was rough - but now I swear by it. I take 30 mg 2x daily. I also have some quick release that I can use if I need it - but so far I haven't had to use. I also tried an alternative with the idea of staying off the opiate - but the side effects were awful and the pain relief was not near as good. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 (((TAnn))), Bless you, dear girl!!!! If anyone needs to catch a break...it is you! Gosh, I hope you continue to improve and feel so much better soon. How many more treatments??? Hope you can take a breather and then get back to business and be done with it!!!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I pray that you get relief from the pain so that you can continue to fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I think you need a break to regroup and get stronger--plus it's the holidays and you should feel good. Let the toxins clear out of your body and hopefully you'll feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Lucie, too, had a bit of trouble with morphine when she started, but now she is on 30mg twice a day every day and does not have any side effects. Helps make her comfortable. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 TAnn, It seems so unfair the things we have to do to fight this disease often cause such pain and hardship. I am so sorry. Really. Take a break. Build yourself back up and fight again. Remember that old saying "He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day!" Don't let the treatments grind you down. Feel better soon, friend. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 TAnn,I for one have always been a believer in taking breaks.Especially this time of year.You have been fighting long and hard at this and a short break may help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 TAnn: I hope you can get past this quickly and start to feel good again. When I was doing chemo, I took milk thistle which is supposed to help the liver. I told my onc about it and he did not seem to mind one way or the other. You might as well ask about and maybe try it. I still take it. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Tann, It sounds like you had a hellofa weekend. It sounds to me like you need a break and maybe an abdominal scan. I wonder how much of this is treatment. I know the alimta is pretty rough on some people. You have had more than your share of hard times lately. You are also one heck of a warrior. I think you need a rest for your body to get over all of the shock it has had over the last few months. I think you are one tough lady and one of the sweetest around. Take care of yourself and let us know how you are doing. OK? Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Here's to hoping that better days are ahead! Hang in there, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 So sorry to hear you are not having good days Tan. I pray for you every night and will continue to do so. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Break sounds good to re-group and get your spirits back. My understanding talking to my doctor Alimta (one of my choices if needed) can be very harsh on one. Hope you have a safe and happy holiday season with your family. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Thinking or you Tann and hope you are feeling better today. You definetly can use a break. Hopefully, until after the holdays. I would want you to feel good and enjoy them. You deserve it. See what the doc says. It will also give you liver a much needed break. Sending you some healing prayers, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 TAnn, I'm thinking of you and so hoping that today is a much better day for you. So sorry you had such a rough weekend. I'm saying prayers that you'll be feeling much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I hope you start feeling better soon! You deserve it. Maybe a break is what you need. Thinking of you, Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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