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Cancer Recovery Day 3

Good night's sleep interrupted by three visits to the bathroom. 

After two days of using the Nystan oral suspension for thrust infection of my tongue I am still suffering from soreness and a check at 2 pm after two doses today the centre of the tongue is red with an abraded surface and the edges show a white coating indicative of Thrush. Phoned the Surgery to check to see if the swab test result is back, not yet and then phoned for an appointment to speak with a doctor about the second level of medication.

Dr Shurwell phoned and after listening to my recital of my symptoms and without the swab test result to support another form of treatment recommended continuation on the Nystan and Difflam until Monday. When the swab results are available either Dr Woodham or he would be in touch if a different course of treatment is required. 6 minute call, not rushed and plenty of understanding and sympathy.

Throat easier today, less uncomfortable and speaking is less challenged.

Spoke with Manhar Patel.

Just B6 and antihistamine today.

BSC - 4

Temp 36.8 c

Blood pressure 150/85

pulse 56 bpm

Side-effects:

tingling finger and feet

uncomfortable lips


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