[KsGal]

Im so sorry ((hugs)). I know how you feel..You can't be the strong, warrior type 100% of the time, especially when you are dealing with these quality of life issues like the swelling, etc. Also, you mentioned this is your first day off the steroids, and I am pretty sure that can also make you depressed, tired, overwhelmed.
There is a shot to help increase red blood cell counts called Aranesp. I do not know if that is something that could work in your situation, but I do know that is a shot that is intended for that purpose, and it mentions on a google search using it with chemotherapy. Im not a doctor or a nurse, but maybe it is something you can ask your doctor about or someone else here will know about.
You can also help increase your red blood cell count by eating red meat, organ meat such as kidney and livers, beans, lentils, dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and kale, dried prunes, dried raisins and egg yolks, according to MedlinePlus.
Give it a few days out from your steroid withdrawal, and Im thinking you will feel a bunch better mentally and physically. Im going through steroid tapering right now, and it really is a hard road to travel. Im sending you lots of prayers and positive energy. Big hugs to you...hang in there.