Immunotherapy

I had my first round of immunotherapy a week ago and so far the only side effects have been tiredness and nausea/sickness. I can’t complain though because these side effects are pretty mild compared to what I’ve experienced in the past. Also, for the last two weeks my haemoglobin has been high enough for me not to need a blood transfusion. I’m not sure why, as nothing has changed other than starting the immunotherapy, which has low haemoglobin listed as a side effect.

I have, in the last couple of weeks, found that I am feeling much weaker. My fingers are tingling and sometimes numb and the numbness in my feet is worse, meaning I’m finding walking quite difficult at the moment. I have bought a three wheeled walker which has helped a lot, enabling me to get about without needing to resort to the wheelchair as much. It does make me feel a bit like an old granny when I’m using it though. I’m hoping it’ll keep me a bit more active so that my muscles don’t degenerate as quickly.

My hair is growing back quite rapidly, but darker and and with a bit of a curl which I didn’t have before. I don’t like it, but maybe it’ll be better once it gets a bit longer.