Chemo Update

I noted that you had a take home pack from the Taxetare chemo drug company.  Me too.  You did not mention the freezer mittens.  Did you do this protocol that is attached to this chemo?  I put on the cotton gloves, then rubber gloves then my hands were inserted to frozen mittens that were so heavy that I couldn't life my hands.  They were on for 45 minutes then a new set from the freezer was put on.  Bloody hell I never want to get frost bite.  The first set was bearable and at the end my hands felt okay.  Then it was time for the second "torture treatment"  These new freezer mittens were left on for a further 60 minutes - 15 minutes after the chemo had finished.  The pain was excruciating but I perservered as I was told it would be very beneficial for the first chemo treatment.  When the mittens were taken off the pain was worse than childbirth.  My hands were numb, couldn't move my fingers, they were red raw.  I went into shock and started crying.  Holly hell they hurt but I did recover after warm washers and warm running water was applied.  God I hope the treatment works.  Mental tip for next time:  I won't take the second set of mittens (tip given by another patient).  I would be keen to know if you did this same regime and if so how you fared.  I feel a bit flat today - coming down from the drugs.  The only other real problem I have had is very sore eyes.  So I feel quite blessed but I sure am looking forward to being finished with chemo.  Look forward to your comments.  Big tip for the constipation is to drink water all day.  I have found it is easier to drink through a straw.  Food today sure doesn't taste the same as yesterday or before chemo but I will still keep on trying to consume it to stay ahead of any problems.  Take care hope to hear from you soon. XLeonie