Some News from my Diary

Well the holidays are over and I've been back at work for a week now. The past 3 weeks have been very interesting in terms of the number of side effects that I have experienced. For example, as noted in my diary...


28/12/2007:

• Fatigue was becoming unbearable over the last week! Thank God it has begun to ease.
• Shortness of breath (minimal exertion) has also been a worry, but has started to ease also.
• Unfortunately the 'hot flushes' continue to disrupt my sleep throughout the night.
• Night time 'urination' is still at 3 trips per night!

1/1/2008:

• My weight (fully clothed) has jumped from 85 - 90 kg! Increased exercise regime since on Holidays but will have to watch my diet!
• Unfortunately the 'hot flushes' continue to disrupt my sleep throughout the night.
• Night time 'urination' is still at 3 trips per night!

2/1/2008:

• Away on Kayaking trip - determined to enjoy the break.
• Shortness of breath and fatigue back again - just walking - not sure about kayaking?
• Unfortunately the 'hot flushes' continue to disrupt my sleep throughout the night.
• Night time 'urination' is down to 2 trips per night!

3/1/2008:

• Went kayaking in spite of fatigue.
• Enjoyed a light workout - lake a bit rough.
• Increased energy after kayaking?? Possibly adrenalin?
• Learning to 'push through' fatigue; but sleep/diet is then even more important!
• Unfortunately the 'hot flushes' continue to disrupt my sleep throughout the night.
• Night time 'urination' is down to 2 trips per night!

4/1/2008:

• Another good day ... pushed through fatigue.
• Unfortunately the 'hot flushes' continue to disrupt my sleep throughout the night.
• Night time 'urination' is at 2 trips per night!

7/1/2008:

• Back at work.
• Increased walking (at work) provides a good aerobics workout, but is draining.
• Shortness of breath throughout the day.
• Very tired after work.
• Unfortunately the 'hot flushes' continue to disrupt my sleep throughout the night.
• Night time 'urination' is at 2 trips per night!

8/1/2008:

• Feeling 'down' having to fight through.
• Increased walking (at work) although a good aerobics workout, is quite draining.
• Very tired all day.
• Some 'chest tightness.'
• Shortness of breath thorughout the day.
• Slept for an hour and a half after arriving home.
• In bed at 8:00pm!
• Unfortunately the 'hot flushes' continue to disrupt my sleep throughout the night.
• Night time 'urination' is at 1 trip per night!!

9/1/2008:

• Tired still evident but improved.
• Increased walking (at work) very draining - will adjust.
• Stressful day.
• Concerned about ongoing fatigue.
• Slept for over an hour after arriving home.
• In bed at 8:00pm!
• Unfortunately the 'hot flushes' continue to disrupt my sleep throughout the night.
• Night time 'urination' is still at 1 trip per night!!

10/1/2008:

• Lost 1kg in weight!!
• Adjusting to increased walking (at work) - not as draining.
• Fatigue improving.
• No tightness of chest!
• No shortness of breath!
• No after work nap!
• Unfortunately the 'hot flushes' continue to disrupt my sleep throughout the night.
• Night time 'urination' is still at 1 trip per night!!

11/1/2008:

• Yahoo!! My rostered day off!