Every Monday I have labwork done to check my levels and make sure nothing has dropped to an unacceptable level. Today the nurse asked me how I was feeling, and I mentioned that I am quite tired and that my mouth is so dry that I wake up in the night with my throat stuck to itself. I can barely speak for the dryness and carry a bottle of water around, sipping constantly.
She laughed and said those are the two most common complaints of people who have been given Bexxar! Well, at least I am on track and these are not rogue symptoms. She explained that she was still getting to know about Bexxar side effects because so few people have it that it takes a long time to know what the norms are.
She also said that the full effects on my immune system would not appear until 6 to 9 weeks after the last injection! Yikes! That means I continue to be at risk until well after Thanksgiving. There go any plans to visit Mom and Dad. Things can go sour quickly, and I need to be where I can get help if I need it - and by help one means possible blood transfusions.
It was a bit of a shock, but at least I know what to look for. Meanwhile, I stay on the antiviral prescriptions and the stomach meds. I figure if it takes 6 months of treatment, it will take at least 6 months of recovery. I am just thankful I am on the up side of it all.
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