Chemo Side Effects

Don't be scared Wilma.You have already had a round so J probably won't get a lot worse.I have had 2 rounds,and this time it is much the same.For me the side effects have been tiredness(I rest but also walk each day)dry skin especially round my eyes which are sore(I use moo goo cream everywhere twice a day)yucky taste in my mouth(I clean my teeth each time I eat and use Biotene mouth wash)and an itchy skin rash (I used sigmacort as suggested by the breast care nurse).I also had low blood pressure,which the chemo nurse said could be because of over doing it on the drinking lots of water.My son is a nurse also,and he explained that if you drink too much water,you lose too much salt,therefore on the days straight after chemo when we have to drink lots to flush out the chemo,it is a good idea to add extra salt to food.I had never thought of that!Just go one day at a time Wilma,and come to this site,each and every time you feel that you need help and support.There is always someone here,no matter what time of day it is.Sending you a big hugxoxRobyn