Month 2 Recap

Today is my final day of Month 2!  I've heard from some that Month 3 is the "magic month" so I'm hopeful that I'll see lots of improvement in the coming weeks!

A recap of Month 2 progress and side effects:

 Skin:

• Skin was improving towards the very end of Month 1 and very beginning of Month 2, but there was a lot of breaking out in Month 2.  Breakouts became less cystic in nature but individual bumps are much larger and go through a scab/peel/bleed cycle while healing.  
• Finally saw consistent improvement in the very last week of Month 2.  Even though I'm still breaking out, my skin is looking its best going into Month 3.  

Side Effects:

• Eyes are more dry but still able to wear contacts
• Lips became much more dry in the second half of this month.  Several cracks in the corners of my mouth and more peeling on my lips.  
• Inside of my nose has been a lot more dry. Needed to occasionally  use saline spray to combat nose bleeds due to the dryness.  
• Itchy scalp no longer a problem.  Scalp and hair is still dry, but does not feel flakey and itchy like it did.
• Body does not feel dry, no rashes, no eczema, etc.  Face very dry but manageable.
• Felt some agitation/anxiety a few days this month, which may or may not be because of the drug.  
• Started feeling a little joint pain in my ankles and toes when I first wake up in the mornings.  Last night I felt more joint pain in my wrists, neck, shoulders and back.  Nothing too concerning at this point.  
• Still experiencing random extreme fatigue but it was less often this month.
• Cholesterol is elevated to 245.