Welcome, Angie
I can certainly relate to your concerns and fears, and while my experience definately became unpleasant (a bit more quickly than most people seem to experience), there is TREMENDOUS SUPPORT right here! I also found that most of my fears never actually occured-or were not as severe as I was anticipating.
I really found helpful info searching the forum for different specific side-effects and the wonderfully innovative ways some folks have dealt with them. Please don't hesitate to post any and all questions/concerns and/or problems as they occur and I think you'll find you've found a real wealth of info and loving people who truly understand your specific situation.

This site became invaluable to me as my family and friends kept their distance for fear of saying the "wrong thing". God bless these fine folk and I really hope that you take advantage of this wonderful resource.

Much luck and I hope you'll experience a complete healing in time.

Gordon