Well, that’s one we never considered
Extreme nausea and vomiting.
He’s never had that with radiation before ….. hmmmmmmmm.
Today, he had his first round of radiation at 6:45 am. Later that morning, he was driving, ironically, to his pain management doctor for a med refill when he said out of the clear blue, it felt like someone had shoved a red hot poker up his nose into his sinus cavity. “Searing” and “Blinding” were the adjectives he used to describe the pain.
After his appointment, he actually lay down in his truck for a while, then went back to work. He said only a few minutes later he started feeling incredibly nauseous, and knew pretty quickly that he wasn’t going to be able to stick it out, so he grabbed his things and headed back to his truck.
It’s one thing, when you’re 21, to puke in the parking lot of a trendy nightclub after a raucous night out with friends. Tequila, jello shots, white man dancing, fun times for all.
It’s quite another to be 46, and puking your guts up in the parking lot at work, with one hand holding a briefcase and the other hand holding your own tie back. Really, not so much with the fun times then.
He actually felt poorly last night, but he had laid some sod around the pool this weekend and I just thought perhaps he overexerted himself in the heat. Now, this is either the start of five very looooooooonnnnnnnnnggggggggg days of radiation, or hopefully we’re nearing the end of a 12 hour stomach bug, which simply unfortunately coincided with the first day of treatment.
Either way, I have a grown-man-sized ball of extreme misery in the recliner this evening …….
But at least he’s not blind, right?
24 Responses to Well, that’s one we never considered
August 10th, 2010 saat: 1:28 AM
Sounds like a horrible day for him. Hope he’s feeling better in the morning.
August 10th, 2010 saat: 3:07 AM
I would probably guess stomach flu – do radiation side effects happen that quickly? See, Blaine is my hero. I am on day 5 of this pain and anxiety crap and I still can’t eat. This man takes radiation, drives to the doc, drives to work, gets sick and drives himself home! I have my husband opening pudding cups for me! I should just be shot and have it over with! Hope Blaine feels better soon!
August 10th, 2010 saat: 5:45 AM
Oh geez… I am so sorry for Blaine. Please let him know that we are all praying for him and thinking of him. Dang! I hate cancer!!!
August 10th, 2010 saat: 6:51 AM
Geez, Can Blaine (and you) ever catch a freaking break! I am sending all the positive vibes I can your way. I can’t get the picture of poor Blaine holding his brief case and tie while he pukes. I gotta say I never really enjoyed the puking in the parking lot regardless of it’s genesis, but I’m sure this was even worse. I’m sorry!
August 10th, 2010 saat: 6:56 AM
Prayers for your whole family. Hopefully today will be a better one for Blaine.
Blessings,
Debbie E.
August 10th, 2010 saat: 7:04 AM
I am so sorry your family is going thru this. Blaine is one wonderful, caring, loving husband & father. Praying for him and your family.
August 10th, 2010 saat: 7:21 AM
I have no words. I’m so sorry Blaine is going through this. My prayers are with you all.
August 10th, 2010 saat: 8:34 AM
He is such a hero! Poor Blaine. I hope he is feeling much better soon!
August 10th, 2010 saat: 8:41 AM
I cannot tell you how sorry I am for what Blaine (and you) are going through. If anyone deserves a break it’s him. Sending prayers and positive vibes for no more nausea!!!
August 10th, 2010 saat: 8:46 AM
So very sorry that Blaine has to endure yet something else on top of what is already on his plate. Tell him he’s in my prayers and hoping that this crap is over with SOON!!!!!!
August 10th, 2010 saat: 9:43 AM
Sending prayers. You guys really need a break. Hoping it comes soon.
August 10th, 2010 saat: 11:08 AM
I hope today and the rest of the week go much better. It just doesn’t seem fair he has to fight this beast again. Let Blaine know he is in my prayers.
Postcard Cindy
August 10th, 2010 saat: 12:51 PM
Hoping for all the very best things for all of you, in this situation…Thinking of you and praying for you guys.
August 10th, 2010 saat: 12:51 PM
That just plain sucks. I sure hope it was just a stomach bug, and he’ll be good to go the rest of the week. Also hope he didn’t pass the bug on to anyone else! Prayers that he feels better soon!!!
Gayle in AL
August 10th, 2010 saat: 5:33 PM
So sorry !!!! Blaine is a superhero! Praying he feels better!
August 10th, 2010 saat: 6:16 PM
Man, that just sucks! Sure hope it’s a stomach bug and Blaine is feeling better soon. Will continue to pray for the Escoe clan.
August 10th, 2010 saat: 6:27 PM
My dad started treatment a couple of weeks ago for throat cancer. He is just miserable and can’t talk anymore. It is hard because he lives 6 hours away and I cannot even check on him. I really hope Blaine feels better. Cancer sucks. Did I mention cancer sucks. My aunt is currently in hospice and is expected to pass away this week and my uncle is at the VA with an unknown time to live. CANCER SUCKS.
August 10th, 2010 saat: 8:50 PM
Praying for Blaine…he is a true hero!
August 10th, 2010 saat: 9:07 PM
Praying….
August 11th, 2010 saat: 12:43 AM
Praying for Blaine (and you !). May I suggest Zofran ? It did help my daughter with radiotherapy induced nausea. It comes in pill, but also in liquid form/syrup(in France it’s strawberry flavoured)that is easier to swallow. One dose two hours before treatment, another dose 2 hours after…
August 11th, 2010 saat: 7:59 AM
Prayers for Blaine and you.
August 11th, 2010 saat: 8:21 AM
Oh no. Hasn’t Blaine had enough of these crap sandwiches? Hoping he is feeling better – I can’t believe he was going to WORK!!!! He needs to take the week off. Tell him to have his boss call me. Hang in there, friends…..
August 11th, 2010 saat: 10:09 PM
Thinking of you all………………praying the rest of his treatment goes smoothly.
August 13th, 2010 saat: 8:16 PM
Dude, really? You can’t catch a break lately. Huge prayers for just a little relief!!
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