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#82265 10-18-2008 07:43 AM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 598 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 598 | OK,here is one that I haven't seen discussed.
I have noticed over the past couple of months that I have been more impatient and easily irritated. It kind of accompanies the chemo brain thing of forgetting names and such periodically. Just enough to be annoying. It has been difficult at work,and I suppose I have not been getting as much sleep as I could, but just wondering if anyone else had experienced the same thing.
Physically, I seem to have reached a point of some stability. I have a little more saliva,but still can be challenged, especially after exercise. Taste is pretty good, just a little "off" taste to chocolate. Biggest issues is neck and shoulder stiffness and discomfort. However, emotionallly I am not doing so hot. Nothing dramatic, just enough to be noticeable and troubling.
As always, any input is appreciated. Thanks! Jeff SCC Right BOT Dx 3/28/2007 T2N2a M0G1,Stage IVa Bilateral Neck Dissection 4/11/2007 39 x IMRT, 8 x Cisplatin Ended 7/11/07 Complete response to treatment so far!!
| | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Geez Jeff, I was hoping I wasn't the only one forgetting names or what I am doing. LOL I get so disgusted with myself, I call myself names. I am trying at the present to try and calm down when I forget or screw something up/ It seems to help by backing off and looking at the situation. Good Luck Old Buddy and you will handle it. I know you and you are a determined guy.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April. --- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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