I woke up with spongy legs this morning, maybe a little bit of peripheral neuropathy. The webinar on nutrition suggested that a supplement called glutamine (10gm three times/day) would help with neuropathy. I think I'll go to GNC to get some. I've also been constipated for 2 days. I think this happens after I double with steroids and chemo on Thursdays. I'll talk to the doctor on Tuesday or sooner if it doesn't shape up. Sorry for the lousy report.
We gave our spare bed to Melissa to take to her new home in Washington. So we're waiting for delivery of a new bed for our spare bedroom this morning. We expect John and Maureen to be here on Tuesday/Wednesday so they'll be the first to use the new bed.
Add in some ankle pumps (seated in a chair move your foot like you are stepping on a gas pedal, although this should be unweighted. 3x15 on each side) and nerve slides (Seated in a chair- 1st movement: point your toes toward the ground and move your chin towards your chest at the same time; 2nd movement: pull your toes up so pointing at ceiling and tilt your head backwards. All foot movements should be performed at the ankle. 3x10 on each side). Will increase circulation and may help diminish severity of the neuropathy.
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