It is such a long time that I wrote anything here that most of you must have realized that I have been ill. It is only the side effects of the chemotherapy, but this 4th course has been worse than preceding courses. The main problem has been stomach cramps which come along every 5 minutes and last for 10 seconds, and an overwhelming lethargy so that I sleep for long periods of the day. Now that I have stopped the steroids I am not waking up in the middle of the night. I estimate that I am spending about 12-14 hours asleep each day.
I have thought of lots of things to write about including torture, prisons, del 13q, vitamin D and allografts in CLL, then there is the series on Galatians to finish, so watch this space.
I wish you well and hope you are improving a little each day.
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eagerly awaited...best wishes
ReplyDeleteVery glad to hear your voice again; silence is worrisome knowing what you are battling. Hope improvement is steady and you soon feel more comfortable.
ReplyDeleteDr. Hamblin,
ReplyDeleteWe are pulling for you. We know what you are going through isn't easy. Looking forward to your future thoughts in written form when you are up to it.
Surprise me with your observations about torture?
ReplyDeleteDr. Terry,
ReplyDeleteSorry your stomach cramps are still bothersome.I know how bad that can be also the sleeping for many hours a day.Sometimes are much needed and our bodies are telling us we need to rest but I'm like you in that I don't wish to sleep my life away.Praying you will feel better soon.
God Bless You,
Deb Light
www.cllcfriends.com
All the best with your current situation. It will pass!
ReplyDeleteDoc,
ReplyDeleteWhen I was recovering from FCR and still had no appetite, I found that chilled seedless grapes hit the spot pretty well. You may want to give them a try.
I'm glad to hear from you and wish you well. I am excited about reading your findings on vit D and deletion 13q.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Warm and healing hugs to you, Dr. Hamblin, from Kelly (my dear CLLer) & Jan.
ReplyDeleteHi Dr Hamblin,
ReplyDeleteIt’s nice to see u back…I know its tough time but things will improve soon….and can’t wait to read ur latest finding abt CLL.
Thank you for your comment on the ACOR list to the lady who's doctors sound like they need the help.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you.
Carter