Temperature

I started Docetaxel and phesgo last week after 3 2 weekly cycles of EC. Two days later I felt so bad like I had flu with a temp of 38+
I phone the hotline at my hospital and went in for the night on IV antibiotics. They sent me home on oral the next day, I never felt so ill.

Unfortunately I then got really bad diarrhoea from the CoAmociclav and they decided to stop all antibiotics as they could not find a bacterial infection? 
I’m still ill six days later, I still have the temp.. it was 38.8 at 4am this morning, I’m basically in bed for the last week as I feel so rough, no appetite etc.

Is this just chemo fever??? 
my husband doesn’t want me to call the hub as he said there is nothing wrong with me but I’m so scared and feel so awful.

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  • Hello and thank you for your post.

    I am very sorry to hear about your situation and I can appreciate your concerns.

    Please do call your treatment team (hub) it is important that they know you still have a high temperature and that you do not feel well.  They will be placed to know what, if anything needs to happen now.

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

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  • Hello and thank you for your post.

    I am very sorry to hear about your situation and I can appreciate your concerns.

    Please do call your treatment team (hub) it is important that they know you still have a high temperature and that you do not feel well.  They will be placed to know what, if anything needs to happen now.

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

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