Hiya I to had ec I was obviously nervous before my first but it was nowhere as bad as I expected it to be I felt off it for about a week .the worse part for me was constipation .drink plenty of water and try to warm your hand /arm before to help needle go in better.hope all goes well for you x
Hiya I to had ec I was obviously nervous before my first but it was nowhere as bad as I expected it to be I felt off it for about a week .the worse part for me was constipation .drink plenty of water and try to warm your hand /arm before to help needle go in better.hope all goes well for you x
Everyone reacts differently but personally I found with EC I started to feel nauticious during the evening on treatment day but was never actually sick. As Jayceeu says keep hydrated with lots of water during treatment and after. Then after the first night it was really just fatigue I found for the most part for a week to 10 days or so until my body bounced back. Try not to get too anxious about it. Easier said than done I know!! but EC is very doable and the nurses are all absolutely amazing at putting you at ease through it all and addressing any side effects you may experience. You can and will get through this!
Thank you so much for replying.....I really appreciate you taking the trouble to do so as I know there is a lot on the internet about EC, but it is a personal experience that counts for everything. I will heed your advice....kind regards xx
Thank you so much for replying to my post and offering me words of encouragement and support...............hydration appears to be key and warm hand/arm for ease of needle insertion. I am a main carer for my disabled son and with Covid, the day centres and respite care facilities have been closed so he has been home for some time now........I just hope the fatigue isn't like a bad migraine where you can't lift your head off your pillow and I can somehow 'muddle' through. I really appreciate your kind words.
