So the first two chemo drugs (used together) gave me relief from some symptoms while bringing on some side effects. The following were helped:
1. Daily afternoon fever (the "FUO" or "Fever of Unknown Origin" diagnosis/description came from this symptom).
2. Recurring flu-like symptoms, I was sick for several days 1-2 times a month.
3. Lower back pain - off and on severe back pain.
The side effects I got on the first chemo cocktail:
1. Tinnitus - ringing in the ears - intermittent, mostly in the evenings, daily.
2. Tingling in the fingertips (and toes?) - just started after 6th (last) dose
3. Hair loss, nearly total alopecia.
4. Chemo brain. I lose more words, forget what I'm saying, and find focus harder.
The new drug has different side effects. I still have an acid stomach (lots of antacids an Pepcid). I was tired again days 4-5 after treatment, and ran a slight fever. But yesterday I walked a mile (under duress, lol) and today I don't feel any worse for wear. Onwards.
