I have little doubt that I handled this first round of chemo quite well but that is not to say I escaped "unscathed". Yesterday, sometime mid-afternoon I felt incredibly restless and just plain "odd".
Of course my remedy would be a good short walk in the woods. About a half mile into my walk I started feeling much better, alternating the walk with a slow jog; I managed to cover four miles. Returning home I felt better but my head seemed to be fogged. The benefits of the walk would not last too long.
The evening was just miserable, I'm glad no-one called since my attitude seemed to migrate downhill as fast my physical condition. It's hard to describe how I felt, I know I've felt worse but this was not pleasant. I have areas under my beard that appear sun-burnt and the sides of my head hurt as well. Remember how it feels to fall off your bike and brake with your hands? That good old road rash feeling, that pretty much describes how my hands felt. Thank goodness my feet seem to be ok.
I was in bed by eight-thirty and perhaps with the aid of a single Tylenol I fell asleep quickly.
Another day, Susie and I started with a nice walk, I'm feeling better and even though it's raining outside it's a much sunnier day.
Mike
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