Six-Month Anniversary

It has now been six months since I received my stem-cell transplant in June. Most of the effects of the chemo have now subsided, and only now is my body beginning to rebuild and repair myself.

It is ironic that while I am passing this health milestone, I am not feeling well at all. For the last 24 hours my body has been 'off'. It's hard to explain, but I may be having either some circulation problems or side effects from the Niaspan I started taking on Wednesday. I don't have a fever... actually for the most part I feel fine. However, I do have a slightly elevated heart rate, and a little tightness in the chest. I also tend to keep my stress in my chest as well, so it's very hard to diagnose. I'll be contacting the doctor's office tomorrow to see if it might be the medicine.