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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: May 10 10:53am | Replies (8)

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Drugs Rap
(4 beats per line)

I take drugs, I take lots of drugs
You can call them medications, but I call them drugs

I take hard-core, hard-to-get drugs
Seriously powerful, oncology drugs

Drugs that can cure you when your blood is infected
Drugs that can kill you when used as directed

Drugs for which I had to get an EKG
Come on heart, let them give it to me

Drugs taken by pill, drugs given by IVs
By lumbar puncture, I've had all of these

Venetoclax Vidaza, Acyclovir and Vori
This is just a small part of my drug story

Drug interactions, side effects galore
Not that that will stop me, give me some more

Medication should be taken with plenty of water
Do not discontinue without checking with your doctor

Joint pain, puffy face, slow wound healing
Changes in the skin, nausea and bleeding

Irregular heartbeat, dizziness and fainting
Agitation, twitching muscles, diarrhea, trouble breathing

Low blood pressure, lung infection
Tiredness, stomach pain, hallucination

My favorite drugs do not get me high
I take them to feel better, I take them to not die

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Replies to "Drugs Rap (4 beats per line) I take drugs, I take lots of drugs You can..."

Tim, wow…well done! I followed the rhythm and felt the beat! This is so impactful on a visceral level with me. Especially since I know you and I both shared a similar AML & transplant path for a while. Our meds, better living through chemistry!