week 21

Nearly finished week 21. My hair has been falling out a tiny bit over the last weeks, not in clumps or anything, just more than the usual amount you lose when washing your hair. I've got plenty to last another 6 months though! My kidneys ached again recently, it seems to be linked to my menstrual cycle. And I've had occasional headaches so I've had paracetamol sometimes. I'm not sure if it's due to the treatment or other personal stresses in my life. I've not been itchy recently which is good. I've been looking into whether to have an iron supplement as I'm slightly anaemic and that isn't great for my eye condition. It's another thing to deal with - trying to balance the eye & liver treatment. My doctor & nurse for each treatment have been very helpful & supportive though which makes a big difference. I think I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything going on in my life lately - I've got lots of work on the house due in the next month or so & I'm starting a fast track NVQ. I just need to take things a bit at a time. I've still been able to carry on with work normally (though it's ridiculously busy & everyone's stressed). I also went on a long weekend break - a 300 mile round trip on my own - dodging the odd flood!