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Posted by Lana on 7/13/2009, 4:48 pm
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While it has been some time since I have been here. I have had some interesting developments. My blood pressure is now hovering around 85-90/60. This means I definitely take it easy standing up. I don't know why the BP is down.
I have some swelling in the right lower leg which cannot be explained. The DR has tested twice for DVT (blood clots) but both times the tests came back clear. Therefore we still don't know why the swelling. I think it may be a side effect of either the chemo or the hormone blocker.
I am trying to get into see both a massage therapist and Occupational therapy(OT) to get some kind of support stockings to try to bring the swelling down. At this point I'll try just about anything. I have had to take medical leave from my job because of the swelling. Elevating the leg doesn't really make any difference.
Too many unknowns in my life right now.
Mind you I am not having any real reactions to the chemo (Xeloda) or the bisphosphonate (Aredia), which is a good thing.
I also posted this on the chemo board. All that to say I am still hanging in there no matter what, love Lana
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