So here's the short of it,
I had a regular check up with my oncologist today.
And here's the long.
We chatted about how things are going. And I got some good information.
My blood work is fine, and he's sending out for a check up on my magnesium levels. I've been taking over the counter magnesium because it keeps my leg cramping at bay. When I don't take the magnesium, I'm prone to night time cramps in my legs and feet and hands. When I do take the magnesium I have mild cramping in my hands and my feet, but not usually at night - and certainly not the jerk you awake screaming kind of cramps that I was having. It's the Arimidex that is causing the cramping I'm almost certain - and Dr. Schlabach seemed to agree that it's probably the cause. However, he thinks that the magnesium is most likely the cause of my diarrhea distress.
So he gave me a prescription for a specific kind of magnesium. We'll see how that works. He gave me a plan B and a plan C as well. So for right now I'm good to go.
And here's this. He's the best doctor!
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