hi im 36 mother of 3 n diagnosed dec 23. ive had 2 ops n 5 of 6 chemo n finding it very hard at mo. feel so peed off n cant get rid of that feeling. would love to chat. x
Hi to each and everyone of you don't you think that we are all quite amazing to be able to even be able to come on here and tell our stories I feel like I'v made so many new friends.
Anyway Leonie I'm so glad that you've managed to get some funding for nursery at least you know that Charley will be having a nice time whilst you gain some energy back. You really are having a rough time of it but how nie that you could get to the beach, I take it you live nearby to one. That must be lovely. As for having a looney doctor me too!! Just nice to be able to speak to someone who doesn't judge and you can say what you want about anything!!!!
Don't know bout you lot but I have all different feelings creep up on me when I least expect them. People who are close to you want to see you positive all the time and tell you how well you look and now i'v lost my hair how much it suits me but no matter what personally I just don't feel remotely like the same person. People say losing hair and putting weight on are least of worries but it does alter how I feel about myself and has affected my confidence.
Anyway each and everyone of you if I don't mention you by name doesn't mean I'm not acknowleding your messages but I do think about you all.We are all at different stages and will hopefully stick together through thick and thin.
well its day 4 and I have to say im feeling pretty rough, the nausea wont go away and now and again I get these awful pressure headaches just want to feel normal again, sorry to sound so low but I'm just so fed up, I'm sure I must be lousy company at the moment for my husband and my family, I'm so used to being the one that looks after everyone else and also being the bubbly one around the house, Someone please tell me this doesnt go on for the entire time im having chemo.
Sorry you are feeling so low.Everyone has different effects so it is hard to say.the nurses told me to take the anti sickness tabs because they dont work once you start actually being sick.Personally i was never sick anyway and never took any.I ate a lot of mashed potato and ice cream (not together)which seemed to keep it at bay.
Dont worry about others,they will understand as long as you explain.this is your time to be selfish.If things do not improve ring the nurses,they are there to help and dont want to see you suffer.I am sending you a get better hug and hope it all wears off soon.Chin up lovely girl,there IS a light somewhere in that tunnel.
The chemo affects everyone in different ways, and it effected me slightly differently each session too.
Usually, after a week or so, I'd start feeling a lot better, but the first few days were always the worst.
Keep drinking plenty of water, and just do what your body tells you to do - rest when you need to and let everyone else look after themselves until you're ready to be bubbly again - which you will be - don't worry.
Don't be too hard on yourself.
If you haven't got over the nausea by the rest of the weekend, then why not give your chemo nurses a call - they can give you more anti-sickness stuff if you need it.
Once you start picking up again, make sure you give yourself plenty of treats - ice cream/retail therapy/ coffee with pals/ whatever will give you a lift.
aw i feel for you so much. really hoped you'd be like the others n not feel that bad. i hope it only lasts a short time for you.
i found after a week, week n half, i was feeling ok again. i did feel like you do, sick, head rushes with intense pain briefly n couldnt eat though was very hungry. you need to get some complan/or ensure for a start. its milkshake but with all the goodness you need. then at least your getting what you need food wise. get yourself some ginger biscuits aswell cos it helps with feeling sick n the awfull taste in your mouth. walk slower n get up slower cos im sure that can help too. other than that you just need to try different things n see what tastes nice to you.
its not nice to be ill lee. but we are. we want to carry on as normal cos its all we know n how we live our lives. but you need to give this some time n remember how strong you are. you have a wonderfull family n husband n they will understand. all of them n us just want to help. you need to take a back seat for a while.
felt a little better today, even had some toast for breakfast, will try the ginger biscuits and my mum has bought me some complan....so the battle continues! I'm trying to be positive its just the road ahead seams so long and the finish line so far away, some days I just feel like giving up....However! I wont and thanks to all of you I don't feel quite so alone.
sorry your not feeling too great, I personally thing the first 3-4 days are the worst, I usually feel better once ive finished taking the steroid tablets, so hopefully you'll be the same, i dont take the anti sickness tablets for the 5 days i only take them for 3-4. Food will taste bland but have things that are tasty to start with, im just about to have heinz tomato soup and last night i had a sweet and sour chicken wiht fried rice, so my appetiite is def not gone just yet. Take care and hopefully you'll feel better tomorrow and remember you can have paracetamol for your headaches. Col x
Hi to all of you, hope you don't mind me joining in here. I had my first of 6 TAC Chemo on Thurs. Today I feel awful and my bones really ache - has anyone else has this. I can just about cope with sickness and tiredness but the pain in all my joints is really bad. I am taking lots of painkillers but the pain won't go away. Is this normal?
Thanks for the advice, today was a little better again, eating is definately important to ease the sickness, I actually had a full sunday roast yesterday and between you and I a naughty lemon pudding to follow! have decided to stop taking the sickness tablets as they really don't seem to make any difference, have started taking the antibiotics today so think I'm having my fill of tablets for now. The paracetamol helps the headaches so will keep you posted, how's the hair coming along, ive booked into the hairdressers tomorrow for a cut and blow dry.
I have just looked up the tac chemo as im on fec and wasnt sure what the difference was, anyway they do appear to be very similar but the muscle aches and pains in joints seems to be a normal side effect, however if it is persistent you must inform your doctor and they can give you suitable painkillers. The chemo is rough I haven't had the best time with t either but keep positive and inform your doctor or nurse if things get too bad, we don't have to do this alone.
I have just looked up the tac chemo as im on fec and wasnt sure what the difference was, anyway they do appear to be very similar but the muscle aches and pains in joints seems to be a normal side effect, however if it is persistent you must inform your doctor and they can give you suitable painkillers. The chemo is rough I haven't had the best time with t either but keep positive and inform your doctor or nurse if things get too bad, we don't have to do this alone.
Sorry the dreaded SEs are affecting you all in some shape or form.A hot water bottle is my best friend when and aches start.Ive even had 2 bottles on the go at once.
I have been really breathless for a couple of weeks and my oncologist has given me thyroid tabs as certain treatments affect the thyroid so keep a look out for this.
The tomato soup made me smile Colly.when i was pregnant i had awful sickness all day and all I ate for 3 months was tomato soup.No wonder my son had auburn hair !!
