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I have finished my first round. On to the first session of the second round. Looking for positive light chains today.( well lower anyways)😊. I started feeling a little more human. In fact felt great Monday!
Hey on a side note did/does any one have the finger and toe tingles with their chemo? My feet and ankles swelled up, kinda scared me. Started wearing my sexy compression socks. LOL!
Thank you for checking on me.

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Hah, sexy compression socks! 😅 My hospital issue socks almost made me cry, they were so ugly! I quickly got online and order some cute replacements. Emotional crisis averted!
But the socks do help with the swelling and yes, there can be tingling involved with chemo. For most of us it passes a few weeks after the chemo sessions are over. For a few, there can be lingering neuropathy. Just keep on walking, gentle exercising, drinking plenty of water to flush the body. That seemed to make a huge difference in my recovery.

Let your oncologist’s office know about your swelling in the feet and ankles though. It’s not uncommon and usually it’s not a big deal unless it’s pervasive. But it’s important for your doctor to be aware of your reaction to the meds.
Glad to hear you’re starting to feel human! Just in time for the next round, eh? Hang in there!