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Kin1223
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3 years ago

Had my first AC 3 days ago

Hi all, I had my first AC 3 days ago (Tuesday).  All went well, besides soreness on my legs I was actually feeling okay.  Day 2 I followed all the instructions took my steroids and my nausea medication as per instructions - the day seems okay my appetite still okay.  But the soreness on my legs - oh my god like I ran a marathon. :( hard to sleep at night as well. 

Today day 3 and I absolutely feeling crap - I felt more nausea than the last 2 days and literally lost all my appetite.  It was like I am pregnant again!  Legs still sore and I tried to take as much rest as I can.

Just wondering will the nausea go away eventually in week 2 or week 3?  My AC is once every 3 weeks.  The nausea pills I just checked will only last me another 4 days.  Just wondering is that means the nausea will stop after?  and the steroids it says on the bottle only take on day 2 to day 4.  

I am going to see my oncology tomorrow though.
  • Cath62's avatar
    Cath62
    Member
    3 years ago
    Hi @Kin1223, have a chat to the oncologist as they can help with that nausea. Maybe the nausea tablets need changed or different dose. We all react differently to treatments so hard to say if it will settle for you. In saying this my oncologist said to me that if I got sick or nausea then she would have failed at her job. I never experienced nausea during chemo and I had AC and then taxol. Best wishes to you.
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    jennyss
    Member
    3 years ago
    Dear @Kin1223 ,
    How are you going, and what did your oncologist say?

    from jennyss in Western NSW
  • Kin1223's avatar
    Kin1223
    Member
    3 years ago
    @jennyss - Thanks Jennyss.  Yesterday I was actually feeling much better.  My legs no longer in extreme soreness my oncologist advised I can take panadol if my legs are too sore to sleep at night.  I starting to take the prescribed heartburn tablets which really helps me with my acid reflux.  My side effects seems slowly subsided this morning I woke up well slept and hungry! :)

    I am hoping I can go out to celebrate birthday lunch with my husband and family this Sunday in the city - how did everyone go on with their daily routine with immunity low due to chemo?

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    Afraser
    Member
    3 years ago
    @Kin1223

    Glad to hear you are feeling a real improvement. I worked throughout treatment and had no problem with any immunity issue - for a woman with cancer, I was remarkably healthy! Hope it’s the same for you. Best wishes.
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    Kin1223
    Member
    3 years ago
    @Afraser - Thanks.  I am still working but instead of going into the office I am working from home.  I think work is a good distraction and whenever I am feeling tired I just lied down in bed and rest for a couple of hours.

    My oncologist said I still can go out but probably be more vigilant eg face mask and wash hands etc.
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    Afraser
    Member
    3 years ago
    I agree, work is an excellent way of keeping your mind off things you can’t change or even hurry up much! With Covid still around, a mask is only sensible. Good luck! 
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    Rosie9740
    Member
    3 years ago
    Hi, the anti nausea tablets do wear off after two days. So you can take your anti nausea stuff then. I got at old that it also helps with reflux. I had terrible reflux after my second AC, but okay other than that. I avoid spicy food and too much citrus. Glad your legs are feeling better. The steroids keep me awake as well. 
  • Kin1223's avatar
    Kin1223
    Member
    3 years ago
    I didnt take my nausea tablets this morning and I was fine the whole day. :) But my taste bud is sooooo meh I just want to eat spicy food and orange juice!  And salty chips as well!
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    TaraJ
    Member
    2 years ago
    hadmy first session on Monday,   holding up okay but I am with you on the leg pain,  feel like I have walked up a 30km hill on a mountian goat track.    As for taste buds I think they are non existant as well 
     
  • Abbydog's avatar
    Abbydog
    Member
    2 years ago
    I'm sorry you have had some nausea. I was very lucky and never had nausea, and never needed anti-emetics. My immunity was never very bad. Chemo is different for each us, and not predictable. Working from home is safer, if you can do that. Generally we are told to be very careful as we are immunocompromised. But you can also be guided by your blood results. The White Blood Cell count usually falls. But some of us have this worse than others. Mine did not drop dangerously low. Time will tell how you go.  Of course use ordinary precautions, handwashing, sanitiser, and mask wearing when possible. If the weather is good, eating alfresco is better. All the best, I hope that you enjoy lunch, and the rest of your Chemo is uneventful.