My GI doctor prescribed 6mp for me last week. It's a cancer chemotherapy drug that was "accidentally" found to treat people with Ulcerative Colitis. Nothing else is working so and I'm desperate enough to try this.
:( it sucks so bad. The side effects are headaches, nausea, loss of appetite and fatigue. This particular type of chemo kills off your white blood cells, which I need because my WBC count is really high. I truly feel like it is killing off my life force. I'm so tired and I feel sick most of the time. I feel like a cancer patient. The thing about this medicine is that it takes 3 months to build up in your system before it even begins to work. I just feel like it's not even worth it.
Since I always love a bargain, I have to share this little gem with you. My medicine this month before insurance is $2600. My out of pocket would have been around $400. However, I've met my max contributions and now I can get any crazy ass expensive drug for freeeeee!
La di dah...in other news, I'm building a table! Once it's complete, I'll share my step by step pictures. ;)
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Cancer meds suck
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Dang lady! I didn't realize it had flared up again. :( I thought after Griffin was born, everything was resolved. I'm so sorry :( Is there anything I can do for you? Let me know if you want me to keep the kids on some weekends so you can rest or get some time with Jeff. xoxo Sara
Never a dull moment...
It's not horrible like before but thank you Sara! You should just come out and visit me anyway. :D
I didn't know about your condition Stella and am so sorry you are having to go through this horrible time. I'm sure it's necessary and hopefully will be good for you in the long run. You are in my prayers.
Odie
i hope you are feeling better!
That just sucks. However, your kids are darling. Hoping you feel better soon.
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