Friday, April 3, 2009

Tingly extremities and hiccups . . .

. . . . are two of the side effects of Stephen's chemo. 
Says he feels as though he is walking on thistles and his fingers tingle when touching anything cold, even taking something out of the refrigerator.
The hiccups are a trifle bothersome but only last for a couple of days - then fade away.

His face has lost much of its redness (not sure what causes it - must ask nurse when she arrives).

His appetite has gone completely but usually returns in 4 - 5 days. Had a teeny weeny bit of scrambled egg last night which is a far cry from his usual diet of roast lamb, pork and stuffed chicken breasts.

We plod on . . . . . 

1 comment:

jan said...

Babs, I will ask my friend if her daughter had any side effects like your patients.