I have never had to take medication to control my blood pressure, but when it reaches the upper limits of the normal zone, I can lower it by losing weight. Many folks like myself also deal with "white coat" syndrome~anxiety that causes blood pressure to rise when one enters a doctor's office or other medical facility.
Just before I receive my chemo, my blood pressure and temperature are first checked and then checked again when the infusion is complete. While I'm sitting up or in a reclining position during the procedure, the nursing staff wants me to be as comfortable as possible. I am offered a pillow, a warm blanket, and snacks. Wanting to get my money's worth, I accept all offers and usually take chocolate pudding for my snack. My blood pressure is normally lower when the procedure is complete, and I'm convinced it must be the chocolate pudding! If keeping your blood pressure down is a challenge, you might want to try the pudding remedy!
Thursday's chemo was routine, but it really knocked me over as far as the fatigue factor is concerned. That's why this report is a day late. Yesterday was a busy day, and I was wiped out. The side effects can be different every week, so it is difficult to plan anything around how it went the week before.
One fingernail on each hand has been red for some time. It looks like I hit them with a hammer, and it also has a similar feeling. This morning, all the other nails on both hands look like like that too! Well, it's all part of this adventuresome journey.
Words can't express how much Mary and I appreciate your concern and prayers on our behalf. Thanks so much.
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