Hi Emma

I kept a diary of how I felt and reacted and one of my chemo drugs was reduced (within the recommended limit) because of the side effects.  I was told by my doctor and the nurses to drink plenty of water before during and after my treatment in fact try to drink about 2 litres per day on top of any tea and coffee.  I found that if I did not have any coffee or alchol several days before and after treatment this helped.  I used to drink Cranberry juice diluted with water.  I tried to stay away from spicy and rich foods the day before and again a couple of days after cream, youghurt and milk was a no no. (but I can drink black tea and coffee anyway)

This amount of water may not be recommended for your type of cancer and treatment so I would check first and if you can try it.

I had a reaction to one of the premeds (antihystamine) and they had to give it me a lot slower and more diluted also the steroids that I had to take for a couple of days were to strong for me so I had to have those reduced.  Fortunatly I never felt sick through the whole chemo treatment  and I did not need the anti sickness tablets they gave me to take home.

I used to suffer from pains in my bones and joints especially in my legs and feet but this only lasted a few days.

Good luck with the rest of your treatment
 

Hi Emma

I kept a diary of how I felt and reacted and one of my chemo drugs was reduced (within the recommended limit) because of the side effects.  I was told by my doctor and the nurses to drink plenty of water before during and after my treatment in fact try to drink about 2 litres per day on top of any tea and coffee.  I found that if I did not have any coffee or alchol several days before and after treatment this helped.  I used to drink Cranberry juice diluted with water.  I tried to stay away from spicy and rich foods the day before and again a couple of days after cream, youghurt and milk was a no no. (but I can drink black tea and coffee anyway)

This amount of water may not be recommended for your type of cancer and treatment so I would check first and if you can try it.

I had a reaction to one of the premeds (antihystamine) and they had to give it me a lot slower and more diluted also the steroids that I had to take for a couple of days were to strong for me so I had to have those reduced.  Fortunatly I never felt sick through the whole chemo treatment  and I did not need the anti sickness tablets they gave me to take home.

I used to suffer from pains in my bones and joints especially in my legs and feet but this only lasted a few days.

Good luck with the rest of your treatment