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Erica_Shadiac
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13 years ago

The Voice

No.... Not the Channel 9 version! I like... Luke, Harrison and Caterina. Back to my point. A side effect from AC chemo that I hadn't come across..... On about Day 2 through till about Day 6 or 7 I seem to lose my voice. I guess with everything else feeling very dry my vocal chords dry up too... It doesn't totally go but on my worst days 3-5 I am very hoarse. Day 8 - such a relief! I can feel the 'lift' - head and tummy are virtually clear and I almost feel 'normal' again. Only one more round of AC!!
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  • SoldierCrab's avatar
    SoldierCrab
    Member
    13 years ago

    it sure is my kinesologist toldme ,  if I feel like a fruit or veg in my juice check with my BCN nurse re ok with chemo regime etc..... but otherwise go with what your own body is telling you. I add 2 inch piece of ginger because then I get minimal nausea without the drugs to stop it..... 

    Cheers 

    Soldier Crab

  • Erica_Shadiac's avatar
    Erica_Shadiac
    Member
    13 years ago

    Will check out the website. Thanks.

    Your juice combo looks good (especially with ginger!) but apples are not so good for me. Isn't it amazing how we are all different - what's good for one person may not be good for another! The trick is getting to know your own body! Cheers, Erica

  • SoldierCrab's avatar
    SoldierCrab
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Erica, 

    I have been seeing an oncology trained massage therapist and kinesologist. they have both worked at helping my body cope with chemo and side effects which for me are many.... 

    normally I am the allergy person I have 2 red allergy bands when admitted to hospital to fit all the allergies on..... 

    But my 2 therapists have researched for me found me some great sites for good food choices and juices/smoothies to help me rebuild my good cells as we go.... 

    www.emasherbs.com is a great site 

    I am currently not allowed my body cleanse juice while on chemo but I had it while I had a month break it was awesome......

    currently juicing 2 apples 1 carrot with about 1 inch of ginger... it lasts me 2 days. about  3 glasses (250ml) in total   I have noticed a marked difference. 

    I have not had any infections and been on chemo now for over 8mths due to having to change chemos because of my allergies.

    Remember this too shall pass.

  • SoldierCrab's avatar
    SoldierCrab
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Erica, I found I have lost the volume in my voice since starting chemo.... my kids telling me I am whispering but to me I am shouting ....

    I also take inner health plus to help with uclers. 

     

  • Mich_x's avatar
    Mich_x
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hey Erica

    Lovely to hear from you.  I glad you feeling better from day 8 onwards.

    I remember a very very dry and sore  throat but don't think I ever lost my voice, it did get croaky a bit.  Mind you I didn't have a lot of people to talk to a mostt of the time except the chooks and my beautiful dog Miss Bundy (hee hee).  I do remember how dry and sore it got though and I got ulcers in my mouth every time as well.  Biotene was great for gargling or just warm salt water.

    You are doing great guns luvy, Mich xoxoxo