Journal entry by Kierstin Bible —
I have a headache. Let me clarify: I’ve had a headache for almost 3 weeks. I’ve already had an MRI for my head, and thank God my breast cancer has not spread there. Next week is an MRI for my neck, an appointment for physical therapy and an appointment with my oncologist. This may be a new side effect of my estrogen blocking cancer treatment, along with the suddenly sore hip joints that I have. Let’s just say that I’ve been used to being in pain for a long time with a crooked back, fibromyalgia and encroaching menopause, but this is getting ridiculous! I think the thing that bothers me the most is worrying about my breast cancer returning and attacking other places in my body. I guess this is a worry that I have to get used to and I’m going to have to be vigilant about new aches and pains as they pop up. I generally manage to stay in Things could be so much worse.a good mood, thanks to my husband, father, stepmother, best friend, biological mother and my sweet friends who live here, along with the fantastic people in my workplace. But, sometimes, I just want to complain. And tonight is one of those nights. But at the end of the day , I know how blessed I am, and I go to bed with a thankful heart. Things could be so much worse.
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