The breast is now brown...better tan than I had all summer! Of course, that part usually doesn't get the sun but it is noticably quite a dark brown. Underneath the skin is peeling so there are brown spots and open white areas. Very difficult to describe actually but there are changes in some way each day.
I started my Arimidex last Tuesday and so far have not had any difficulty with dizziness or anything else until Thursday morning. But that was not due to the medication but to a head cold/sinus infection that I am still blessed with. I have spent most of the past four days very quiet, due to the cough that occurs whenever I speak, and because I am so tired.
Already had permission to take Nyquil for sleeping. I had not been using it lately, so it was my first weapon against my sinuses. My head was light, chest hurt when I coughed, throat too. So, it was time to get some rest so my body had a chance for a fair fight.
Saturday morning, mucus was finally loosening in my nose and from the mix and coloration of the mucus, I knew I'd had an infection too. No wonder my head felt light and my sinuses so heavy! Got some new Nyquil, warm with honey lemon and specifically for congestion, and that seems to be breaking things up. The cough is less, but I haven't said more than 10 minutes worth since Thursday. We'll see how things go.
I see Dr. Alquire, my oncologist, on Nov. 3 and we'll talk about flu shots, etc. A friend said my immune system is likely not as strong as it has been. Learning...always learning!
Off to rest now.
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