Update 2008

Update:)
Posted Jan 20, 2009 8:29pm

I am happy to say that chemo went really well on Wednesday! They got the IV in right away and I didn't get sick while I was there. Cheston went with me and hung out while I got my treatment, then I went home and slept. I woke up about 4:30 in the morning really sick, and I continued to be sick until Friday. I continue to be nauseated off and on. I have had a pretty constant headache too. But, overall it was not too bad of an experience. My Dad came up and spent Thursday and most of Friday with me, so it was nice to see him. My mom spent Friday evening with me, so we are getting quality time out of this at least.

I went to the eye specialist on Friday to have them check my vision and make sure my eyesight was coming back like it was supposed to, and there was no sign that I had even had any problems. So, that was great news. My vision is back to what it was before I got the lesions on my brain. The lesions may still be there, but they have either healed enough to make a difference or the prednisone and chemo are doing their job.

My blood work looks a lot better too, which is GREAT. I think that most of my problems at this point are side effects of medicines I am taking. I still have some left flank pain, which is attributed to my kidney, and some nerve pain in my back and leg, but I am taking less and less pain medicine and I think I just feel better a the root of things. (I hope I am right.)

Most of you know that my grandparents are sick too, please keep them in your prayers. Our family is going through a lot of stress and emotional upheaval right now, especially since we are scattered around the state (and in SC). Thank you so much for all of the prayers for me and my health and my family.
Kinsley