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Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Feb 16 9:26am | Replies (29)

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@valandsheri

Good morning ☀️

I didn’t realize that you are in each section of the Connect! I was very glad to see you here too😊
Thanks again for the links.

I was so surprised at how quickly his skin dried out! He does have dry skin as he’s gotten older - so this just added to it. For an anti- lotion guy he’s using it liberally. So many changes🙄

The day before Val started with a little, annoying dry cough….he’s historically done this at this time of year with allergy season. Of course, He took guafenisin before I called the Mayo hematology nurse line. They did a complete assessment and so far no call back. She felt taking the guafenisin was fine. He does not have a fever, no runny or stuffy nose, no phlegm, etc. and feels as well as possible right now. The nurse gave me specific instructions on what to watch for, what to do, etc. oh my.

Have a good weekend. 🌻🌻

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Spooky, aren’t I!?! 😅 Though I pinch hit in other areas when needed, the “Halls of Connect” where I tend to focus my direction are in: Transplant, Blood Cancers & Disorders, Cancer, Cancer: Managing symptoms, Visiting Mayo.

Members are free to roam all groups of Connect where they can use their life experiences and knowledge to help out other members and offer encouragement. We’re like a huge family. I’m the old auntie at the kitchen table sticking her nose in everyone’s business…but means well. 👵🏻😂

Back to your Mr Sunshine. Ah, another of the indignities of aging… dry skin. Chemo will also play a part in that so hopefully once Val is off the chemo just a light coating of a lotion after shower will be enough to sustain him. But during chemo, he may need some help.
I had quite a counter full of oils and potions! Besides the Cetaphil and Vani-crème given by the hospitals, I needed some extra help. Burt’s Bees baby balm really kept my forearms and legs from being extras in a sci-fi movie. Some areas are still damaged 4 years later and feel like rubber.
A product that I really love lately is Andalou Naturals Skin Uplifting Body Lotion, Citrus Sunflower. It feels really nice and fades into the skin without feeling greasy.

You’re a super caregiver, Sheri! Right on top of all these new symptoms and doing exactly as you should…checking in hematology. While he’s immunocompromised small things can escalate quickly so it’s always appropriate to err on the side of caution! You get another good star. Hahah I can hear this conversation at your house though…Val doesn’t like being coddled and hovered over but you’re tough enough to stand up to him. ☺️
Keep up the good work! He’ll thank you for it someday…💕

As for a good weekend, we’re expecting 6”-10” inches of snow tonight/tomorrow with blizzard potential winds. Mother Nature didn’t get the memo that Spring has arrived! 🙄❄️☃️