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ScorpionQueen
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10 years ago

I got knocked down, but I'll get up again...

Morning troopers!
 
Hope you are all sailing along nicely and for those who aren't hugs to you...
 
From today FB blog;
 
Day 4 - after round 1.
 
When you have been diagnosed with cancer, or any illness really, you are thrown so much information. It's really overwhelming! You read, you listen to others experiences, you read some more, then re read it all again. But all of that information in printed form doesn't really prepare you for what's to come, really.
 
Although it's only day 4 after my first chemo treatment, I did expect to feel a little more human. Instead I have woken again today nauseated, with hell fire in my belly, a headache, the shakes so bad it's hard to write, heavy zombie legs and a mouth that feels like its covered in moss. I don't even have the energy to do my arm exercises and even typing this is a two finger effort.
 
I have read that chemo sucks and YES it does....it's been a rough ride so far, but I MUST hang on with all of my might. I WILL be OK!
 
So today, it's pyjama day. a lazy zombie day, watch tv and nap....let the chemical cocktail have its way again.
 
Tomorrow is another day...
 
Love to all....
 
-Tracy
chemotherapy

6 Replies

  • adean's avatar
    adean
    Member
    10 years ago

    It's like taking that medicine that mum tried to tell us was good but was actualy disgusting. You take care adean

  • Doll's avatar
    Doll
    Member
    10 years ago

    I agree Tracy the chemo education doesn't really prepare you for what's to come. I think that is why those of us who experience it have an obligation to tell our treating doctors and nurses all of the awful details and make sure they understand the impact on our day to day lives.  

    It does suck so don't be afraid to tell it like it is,  don't try to save the feelings doctor or the nurse.  If you have had a shitty time tell them so.  Give them every detail so that they can modify their practice to make treatment more manageable.  If we don't who will.

    If it's any consolation it does eventually get better.  Sometimes hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  A day in pyjamas, resting, watching tv and napping sounds like a good strategy.  I found that a walk around the garden, or the block gave me a lift when i was feeling really knackered by the chemo and all of it's diabolical side effects.

    Take care.

  • ScorpionQueen's avatar
    ScorpionQueen
    Member
    10 years ago

    Despite taking all the meds... I'm still feeling yuck... Nurse called me today she said to keep resting... If I feel too unwell go to the hospital... Have been lazing around most of the day... 

    Thanks eileen, hope you are doing well today 

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  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    10 years ago

    A day in pjs is good medicine for the soul.

    Take care Christine xx 

  • skitzy's avatar
    skitzy
    Member
    10 years ago

    Tracy I am so sorry to hear your feeling rough after your chemo is there nothing they can give you for the nausea? 

    I am hoping & praying the effects wear off soon & you get some peace before the next session.

    Sending big hugs.

    Eileen xx