Thanks, Will. I will ask the doctor about my thyroid levels in my latest labs. I appreciate the recommendation.
i feel the numbness in my extremities at times, too....so weird. glad to know i'm not the only one! congrats on making it to week 22...
My HgB was about 16 when I started then dropped to 12 in the first 3 weeks, then stayed at 12 through week 8 so they couldn't really treat it. I'm anxious to see what it is this time.
Thanks for advice and encouragement. Much appreciated.
supertex... I had all of the same symptoms you mention including the palpitations. I must say that I was glad to know my heart was beating but it was very annoying to HEAR it beating all the time, especially when I was trying to sleep. I found that when I laid on my left side it helped with make the noise less. In addition to the noise, I had a much faster heart rate also...usually 100 or more. Once treatment was done, my heart rate gradually got back to my baseline (60ish) and the noise went away. I have read of others having this side effect during treatment also. I believe it has to do with the anemia which is brought on by treatment.
Thanks meakea -- it makes me feel better that others have experienced this side effect and that things went back to normal...
Yes, supertex, I know what you mean about the reassurance of knowing you aren't alone with the side effects. I will encourage you to also continue to do what you already did...tell your doctor of all side effects even if your doc shrugs them off. Keep up the great progress with your treatment.
I get palpations myself and what works for me is metroplpl, without bit my heat is pounding. As far as the hemoglobin..............mine droped to 9.4 without any rescue drugs. Good Luck
Denise