On a positive note for the week, a visit to the GP on Tuesday revealed that, from my last blood test, I was calcium deficient and that this was probably the cause of the sever cramps in my hands which had been getting worse over the last week or so. Now three days into taking a calcium supplements and the cramps have gone (fingers crossed - but not cramped!). I am also getting by on just 12mg of steroids and will drop this to 8mg next week after the scheduled meeting with consultants on Monday when I hope we will find out which drug regime I will be on.
Meantime there is the litte matter of the Six Nations this weekend - if the formbook plays out it will be a showdown at Millenium Stadium. Should be a barnstormer - the Welsh will play out of their skins and it could be quite brutal. Hope not, deserves to bea showpiece for Northern hemisphere rugby.
Have a great weekend everyone and thanks once again for your continued support.
Hi Ian.
ReplyDeleteThis is fascinating reading. I just wish it was about someone else... You do not deserve this illness, but at least you can be strong in the knowledge that cancer treatments are improving EVERY day. Its a great idea for your blog and someday you will look back and enjoy reading what you went through... well maybe enjoy is a bit much, but you know what I mean.
Both John and myself have all our fingers crossed for you.