BoraBora
10 years agoMember
Chemo Advice
Hi Everyone,
I am starting chemo Thursday and would appreciate any advice, hints etc you may have. I know everyone is different but your experience may help me as I am quite apprehensive.
May th...
HI Janette,
You're allowed to feel as precious as you like!! It's not easy by any stretch! Goodness I found I was allergic to Maxolon and Zofram did nothing. There was another medication they prescribed which was more of a relaxant, believe it or not that worked the best in terms of the nausea. Ive tried to find the name of it, but couldn't. If you are having no relief, call your Nurse first thing in the morning and find out what else you can take to alleviate it.
I too was super sensitive to most drugs, keep asking them to make you comfortable. Remember 1 down, 5 in all to go?? You can do it! Just be gentle with yourself.
Cheers,
Melinda xo