Bone pain, July 2013 update

Hi everyone. Thanks again for reading my blog. I hope it helps those that need it. And, Happy 4th July to those in the U.S. and to all those throughout the world. Just an update for those avid readers: I have been feeling nauseous off and on (sometimes occurs when ANC counts fluctuate), exhausted later in the day, and moderate bone pain, even on pain meds. The last few nights the pain was enough to make me rest/get in bed earlier than normal. I have still been exercising and stretching. And, taking vitamins. Just is what it is. Funny how we can get accustomed to higher pain tolerances as time goes on. What is a 5 now (on a 1-10 scale), used to be a 7-8. I assume that will keep happening-the bone pain getting worse-as my body fights harder and harder to get healthy. I get mad sometimes but really-I am so blessed and have so much in my life, it's hard to think about complaining too much. Sure, I want more things, I still have dreams to make differences-but I am honestly happy and content with everything I have now. Family and friends and things I love about life. I hope you find contentment and happiness with the things and people in your life. Take care. Thanks for reading. Kat

Neutropenia: Being Tested for other things

Hi everyone. Now, I don't know about all of you, but I'm always afraid the neutropenia will become something else. I'm always waiting for something else to show up on tests that make the doctors go, uh oh. I don't think it will ever go away. I will always wonder and wait... But it recently happened. I had tests one to make sure it was fine. Three days of waiting...stinks. Luckily, this time everything turned out fine. Everything was normal. But the waiting and wondering that comes with neutropenia stinks. Will it become leukemia? Will it go away? Or, will it become something else? Other than what you just read, things are good. I hope you are all well too. Kat