The really good news is that Doug is sleeping much better. The combination of gabapentin and amitriptyline is working for the neuropathy. We have also added vitamins B6 and B12, on the theory of 'it can't hurt'. His toes and bottoms of feet are still numb, but as long as he can sleep the numbness is tolerable. And he walks like a duck but who cares?
We saw the foot and ankle specialist today; he sees PN in some of his patients. He tested Doug's feet and toes with a slightly stiff nylon needle-like thingy. Doug couldn't feel it. He cautioned Doug not to go barefoot because he could step on something and not even know it. He said he sometimes sees improvement in PN after a whole year.
The results of the latest myeloma panel blood test came today. Comparing it to the last two months, we see a slow but steady rise in the cancer numbers (Lambda light chains). Of course this is not good. But the numbers are not at the alarming stage yet, and hopefully won't be for quite a while. It would be great if the oncologist would keep chemo on hold for the next few months. At least there is a plan on what drug to use next.
So we are doing just fine for now. It's important to enjoy the present and not worry too much about the future.
Love to all.
“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.”
Matt 6:34 The Message
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