A Hard Day

John was feeling better this morning but, has had a hard day. I have a call in to the doctor. John is in a lot of pain in his head, neck and shoulders. He is nauseous and has burning in his stomach. He has been running a low grade fever that I am controlling with Tylenol. He told me that taking a shower and washing his hair is taking everything he has to ready for bed. He doesn't want me to put a shower chair in or have a handheld shower head installed because that feels too much like surrender and he wants to keep everything as normal as possible.

He has more complaints today than he has since the first chemo round. John is not a complainer. When he sleeps, he moans. I don't know what to do to help him. The doctor just called back and told me that I have given him something for everything he is complaining about and suggests that John go to bed. I have asked him to do so.

Thank you all for your support.