My 2nd week's results are in. According to my doctor, I am "handling it very well"; still, there are inevitable and predicted effects. My white blood cell count is now below normal--although not drastically so. Platelet counts continue to drop, and they were already below normal to begin with, due to liver malfunction. That exacerbates bleeding problems and makes my nasal infection goop blood all over.:) Otherwise, my neutrophils are a bit low, and my lymphocytes and monocytes are a tad high. Like I said, nothing special or unexpected, and I suspect, better than most people undergoing the same treatment.
A new side effect is flushing and slight sensation of heat—almost a buzz, albeit an unpleasant one—that hits as other side-effects, about an hour and a half after I take my meds.
Next week: Friday, the most important test of them all, so far, that of the viral load. It should be at least close to being undetectable, if not completely undetectable. If it isn't, it would mean that the treatment is not working and will be discontinued. Keeping my fingers and my toes crossed.
yes, pulling for you.
ReplyDeleteA later realization: if I am "handling it well", I shudder to think about the poor people who have got it worse than me, because, honestly, I feel like crap now.
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