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Just new to all this and feeling very overwhelmed. Just had my first chemotherapy for ovarian cancer on wed/thur ( bad reaction so over two days)

im feeling very sore. Tired and very constipated so looking for help with these three things.  Struggling to get out of bed today too.  Is a duvet day on???

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    Hi there ...

    And welcome ... deff order of the day, and every day you want a duvet day ... rest is a must while having treatment ... it can be really draining ... 

    It can feel overwhelming... and a bit like a rollercoaster ride ... a scary one ...  so be kind to your self ... and with carona all around , everyone is having duvet days sometimes ... so make the most of chilling ...

    Cancers a marathon not a sprint .. but wer all right there with you... sending you a vertual hug... Chrissie xx 

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    Thank you.  Think I need it today

    just didn't expect the side effects so fast. Wasn't prepared for the leg pain or the awful constipation either

    hope all is well at your end

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    Hi there - definitely have duvet days when you feel like it, but try to keep drinking plenty of fluids. Have you got something for your constipation as you don't want to let it get too bad. I used Laxedo and Sena which seemed to work as I learned my lesson after my first treatment when I left it for 4 days without having a movement.

    Take care and hope you feel better soon. X

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