I've been having trouble getting enough sleep lately and it's tiring me out. I have no trouble falling asleep but I wake up too early, usually around 5am and can't get back to sleep. This morning I woke up at 4am and just couldn't fall asleep no matter how tired I felt. I know the steroids can cause sleeplessness, but I do get tired and fall asleep without a problem. I just can't stay asleep as long as I'd like. I could count sheep forever and they'd still be jumping back and forth over fences while I watched them. Counting backwards from 100 or concentrating on my breathing, no technique is working. I think tonight if I wake up too early, I'll just grab my book and read until my eyes close. I did make time to lay down before lunch, setting a timer for an hour nap. I fell asleep right away and woke to the alarm. The short nap was refreshing and gave me the boost I needed.
Today I took the last two doses of Decadron (steroid meds) for this round of treatment. I don't seem to get the burst of energy I've heard others get from these steroids. Not if I can take a nap between the doses. But they are given to help prevent nausea and increase appetite and they are doing that well. I am so happy I have no nausea during my chemotherapy treatments. The anti-nausea medicines they give me work very well.
The Neulasta shot went okay. It burns a bit when they give it. I guess that is because the drug is refrigerated. It stops hurting right after the injection is complete so no complaints there. I started the Tylenol regiment taking two pills a couple of hours after the shot and will take some before bed tonight. I don't have any pains yet, but I remember they didn't come until later on Friday. I'll keep taking the Tylenol every 6 hours and see if I can avoid the aches this time.
I wrapped up my day at my son's wrestling meet. It wasn't a good night for my son. He got pinned this time. But, collectively, the team did well and won the meet. A very good night for the Fighting Eagles.
Naps are your friend! :o)
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