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Cycle 6 Day 6

It's been about my small toes today, uncomfortable. Had an appointment with chiropodist Andrew Jenkins.

Side-effects 

Neuropathy: Hand-Foot Syndrome or Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia

Breathlessness

Beginning of rough palette

Mouth sores

Nausea

Dark urine

Mild constipation

Disturbed sleep

Tinnitus

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Meds

Anti-nausea

B12

B6

Anti-acid reflux

Calcium

Paracetamol


Observations

Normal BP and pulse. Blood oxygen and temp.

Spoke with Clive J and louise

Broken specs so appointment booked with Martin Steele tomorrow.

mattress measured and photographed: 200 cm replacement to be made and supplied.

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