Not much new to report as August winds down, and September - with its all-important 6 month check up - looms: it's really just all about that pesky neuropathy.
Matt had an appointment with a new dr. last Friday, and it's official (ha!) he does have Cisplatin-induced neuropathy, duh. The good news is now that it is official he is able to get medication that will hopefully help with the pain/tingles/buzzing in his fingers, toes and joints. He started that medication the day we got back from dropping off Madalyn at college (Florida State University; we are now officially empty-nesters!) and we'll see how it goes.
They say it will take up to three weeks to kick in. It's interesting, kind of: even with all the resources available today, they really don't know much about neuropathy: exactly what causes it, how to estimate how long it will last (months vs. years vs. forever), etc.
Still also dealing with the fatigue, which of course they told us would be the case, for up to a year after treatment. So Matt just tries to nap on weekends, and maintains during the work-week...
No lumpy bumpies in the neck/throat, that we can tell - yeah. The official 6 month check up with Dr. Doogie is scheduled for later in September and will feel good to get to and beyond...Also, Matt's mouth continues to heal - the hole is getting smaller and smaller so that is a relief. What a saga the mouth deal was!
So that's 'All About Matt' for the moment. Take care all and enjoy the final days of August...
Sunday, August 22, 2010
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