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Cycle 9 Day 8

The spikes in temperature that I think is a virus have returned today. Peak taken was 37.5 c. Needs monitoring.

Glebe phoned to say that a prescription has now passed to Lloyds Direct.

Side-effects

Ususal ons plus

Slept better

Rough mouth with unpleasant taste

pian/discomfort in midriff when hanging washing on air dryer


Meds 

Stopped taking anti nausea and anti acid reflux to see if I acutally benefit from them during the later stage of the cycle.


Observations

Normal for BP, Blood oxegen and pulse

Raised tempurature during the day, 36.4 first thing

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