Monday, July 10, 2006

Pain has set in & hair falling out

Friday night and Saturday morning were my worst days so far. I had terrible pain in my lower jaw, tongue, down my neck and into my shoulders. My left arm was almost useless, it had no strength and turned cold and red. Saturday morning the pain had spread into my back, I couldn't find a comfortable position my whole body just ached so bad. 
Thankfully, Mark came home from fishing Saturday afternoon and went to the pharmacy to pick up my pain medicine.
 
It was like night and day, I felt so much better once the pain medicine kicked in. Now I'm just dealing with my hair loss, it's falling out constantly, making a mess everywhere. I know I need to just go ahead and shave it off, but it is SO much easier said than done. Maybe I'll get the courage up today, I don't know.

I finally got some sleep last night, I still have to get up about twice a night to go pee, I don't know why, I have to go to the bathroom so often now. Maybe it's because my bowels still aren't working so my urinary tract is the only thing keeping things moving. Who knows! I have to take my pain medicine about 4am so I'm not in terrible pain when I wake up. I'm learning as I go.
Thank you to everyone who has sent cards, gifts, donations & emails. It helps to know I've got such good friends and family.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Mal! Thanks for letting us know what is going on with you. You, Mark and the boys are always in our thoughts and prayers. We will come to visit soon...of course, we will call first.

We love you...stay strong.

Sonya

Anonymous said...

Hi Mallory,

Thank you for getting this site, it is a good thing. You may not remember, but when your Uncle Pete's hair fell out, it came back more beautiful than ever, so try not to dwell on it. You are more beautiful on the inside anyway.

Love to you and the family,

Pat

Anonymous said...

Hey Mallory. I was looking through a magazine and saw a new medicine. It helps with all the problems your having. It also said it helps reduce hair loss. It's called Aloxi. Just know I love you okay?
-Meggan-
P.S-I hope to see you soon!