Anyone using a cold cap?

I wasn’t prepared for having to start Chemo as quickly as I have and decided to have rhe cold cap. I felt sick from the second it froze, I dont want to put anyone off as I know we all react differently so does anyone have any tips for helping wirh this nausea? I want to carry on but really not sure if I can cope. Also had trouble keeping awake and couldn't work out if I was falling asleep or passing out which being a girlie woss scared me. Any advice would be lovely 

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  • Hi Dawnidoodah. So sorry you're having to go through this. My daughter has been using it. She has her last weekly treatment of 12 this week (hooray) and has kept her hair because of it.  So I would say its worth persevering if you can tolerate it.

    She also has a drowsy spell part way through her treatment. It's when they infuse Piriton and because it goes straight into her system (she has a PICC line) it makes her drowsy. Once through that she perks up again.

    She also has some anti sickness meds infused so maybe it's worth asking if that will help you.

    I wish you luck with your treatment. Please let us know how you get on......Irene x

     

     

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  • Hi Dawnidoodah. So sorry you're having to go through this. My daughter has been using it. She has her last weekly treatment of 12 this week (hooray) and has kept her hair because of it.  So I would say its worth persevering if you can tolerate it.

    She also has a drowsy spell part way through her treatment. It's when they infuse Piriton and because it goes straight into her system (she has a PICC line) it makes her drowsy. Once through that she perks up again.

    She also has some anti sickness meds infused so maybe it's worth asking if that will help you.

    I wish you luck with your treatment. Please let us know how you get on......Irene x

     

     

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  • Hi Irene, sorry for my delay in responding, I haven't been on my laptop for a while. 

    I am so sorry to hear your daughter has had to go through the Chemo and thank you for taking the time to respond to me. 

    I also have a PICC line so I have made a note of your comment about the infusion and will certainly be asking them for different anti-sickness meds. My next session is next week as I am on 3 week intervals which is probably a good thing because I needed that time to make the experience fuzzy enough to consider it again.

    You message has given me encouragement that it might actually be worth it. so I will try again.

    Thank you so much, and sending love to you and your daughter

    Dawn