Hi, Clare! I’m so glad you saw my note. I’m doing very well and back to my too-busy schedule. I received a book for my birthday in early November and I’m itching to get into it. But duty calls. I got very piled up from doing nothing throughout the spring, summer, and fall from the fatigue.

As I reported, I had no pain. For about four or five days, about three-fourths of the way through my treatment, there was some irritation around my anal area that burned, but it wasn’t bad. I used witch hazel wipes and they helped a lot, followed by a little Vaseline. After that, no discomfort. It took about three months after I finished for my bowels to become regular. I continued to wear Depends just in case, then I graduated to panty liners. I discontinued them a few weeks ago. My energy is back. I’m working on building up leg strength just by doing my normal routine. Not taking neighborhood walks yet, but that’s because I’ve since developed Wet AMD in one eye which occasionally throws off my balance a tiny bit. I now get a monthly shot in the eye. Always sumthin’!

Just be patient; you’ll one day soon realize that you’re feeling better!