After completing the six month course of Cytoxan, I am now on a different drug for the next twelve months: Imuran. It's less toxic than Cytoxan, described as a "maintenance drug" by my rheumatologist. But I just found out tonight that it is still classified as a chemotherapy drug. I think that in treating Wegners, they hit it hard for six months, and once the patient reaches remission, they switch to a different drug that is less aggressive. I've been on it for two weeks and the good news is that I havent experienced alot of the common side effects like nausea. In fact, I am feeling really well! More like my old self. The bad news is that my hair is continuing to fall out. It's been falling out a little each day for the past six months, getting thinner and thinner. But, in the last two weeks, I've crossd the line from thin to balding. I finaly broke down and bought a wig. I'm not quite ready to shave my head; I just got a really short hair cut so it's not so upsetting as it falls out. So here are a few pics of my new "do".
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3 comments:
Tami you're still a very beautiful lade. I am glad you're feeling better. We're thinking about you.
Looking forward to see you all at Paige's wedding. Love, Ann
HI Tamie, visiting mom and dad. Mom showed me your bolg. I am so happy your are feeling better. You look wonderful. Exciting year ahead. A new baby and Paige's wedding. Hope to see you soon. All is well on this end. Luv ya Peg
Wow Tami! You look GORGEOUS!!!! So so so glad you are feeling better!
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