I wouldn't put such a negative post up except for the fact I am just desperate, one week today since first dose of Docs and it has been shocking. Relentless constipation despite movicol and coloxyl and send, a horrendous rash around neck and top of shoulders that does even go away with Clarityne and a hydracortisol cream. So very weak. Has anyone else had symptoms similar. The FEC was a walk in the park in comparison.

Hey AndiJ I put a comment in but it appears to be gone - so. I had AC first then dox/hercepton. Don't know if its the same. But Ac was not nice but when I had the dox/hercepton oh my god!! My onc had said that I would prob get diarrhoea with this lot of drugs, oh no no no. I had the cramps like I had the runs, but no release!!! I attributed it to the terrible dryness I had - so for me pears, apples and lots of water. Rash wasn't a prob at beginning, but is now, so don't know there. Do remember that the first dose was the worst. Pam

Thanks Pam. Yes my onc said Diarhoea but definitely constipation. Bowel just generally feels yuck! So what do you find helps the rash. Driving me crazy:( andrea

The rash at that stage didn't worry me, later it got really itchy (really, really) I went to dermatologist and got some Diprosone which was good. But otherwise I have to be really carefull with what creams I use, I appear to react to most creams (even ones I've used for years). And I am not applying them more than once a day. Bit hard when my skin is so dry. Pam

Pam again, not very clear. Was using QV wash and cream all during radio/chemo, can't now, used sorbolene for a while, then reacted. Am using dermaveen soap, shampoo now. It ok so far. I think the moo goo range is meant to be good but havent tried it. Cant use perfumes oils etc

Hello Andij:) I had the constipation,and I had the rash just like you.For the rash I took Zyrtec,( I tried claratyne but it didn't help)and it worked like magic:) My rash was terrible,all over my neck and shoulders,and in my groin.I had huge red welts,and they were insanely itchy!! I had really bad constipation during the first round of my chemo,but I got it under control,and I didn't get it again.I used coloxyl with senna,and I took a double dose from the day I had my chemo.From memory,I took it for about 5 days.The other thing I did was eat Uncle Toby's Bran Plus,about 3 tablespoons ,sprinkled on my cereal every morning.Make sure to increase your water intake if you try this.I swear by this to stop constipation!!

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Andij
Member
10 years ago
Gotta agree about the movicol. I find as long as i can swallow it in one hit i can manage??
lrb_03
Member
10 years ago
Wow, that's amazing. I'm much better. Still in hospital, home tomorrow. Neutrophils back in normal range after being down to 0.01.

I totally agree, It had BETTER BE KILLING THE LITTLE #######.

How's your rash? Keep improving

Lyn
Andij
Member
10 years ago
Yes that tast is just disgusting, and as for the water Yes I struggle with even drinking water which normally is never a problem. I am feeling much better now, and when I reflect it was as much the intense horrendous itch from the rash that was making me feel so awful. (I finally got a script for that which worked better than anything else I had tried. I can't think of the name but will find and post it if someone is having the same trouble)

I so hope everyone is hanging on in there. Just one day at a time Just one day at a time:)
Andij
Member
10 years ago
Oh my goodness Lymnn

You wont' believe this, I too ended up in hospital this Tuesday afternoon with 38.5. I have only just gotten back home now, What a bugger of a chemo this one is. Sorry for the language. All I can say is it better be killing the little ******** :) How are you now
lrb_03
Member
10 years ago
Pam, you're not being rude. I've actually been drinking much better the last 36 hours, but will continue to make myself drink even when I don't want to

Lyn
emmyp
Member
10 years ago
Thanks Trace, I will give the fruit tingles a go! Xx
Anonymous
10 years ago
Hi Emmy, fruit tingles help with that taste problem. I had a very metallic taste in my mouth after docetaxel, and found that the fruit tingles helped to take that taste away. Also used plastic cutlery, and that helped too. Warm wishes, Trace ????
emmyp
Member
10 years ago
Hi Andi,

I hope you are beginning to feel better. I had my first Docetaxel 6 days ago and am feeling pretty miserable. I would really love my taste buds back! This is when it's hard to see the end but I am sure it is there somewhere. Big hugs Emma
HIT
Member
10 years ago
Hi Lyn I am being rude but I found that a bubbly water from woolworths was drinkable at that stage when even water tasted like crap. And yeah force yourself. And Andrea I hope your onc was able to help.

Pam
lrb_03
Member
10 years ago
Oh, and I forgot to mention, I also have a rash, and I'm developing sensitivities to tapes and dressings that I've never had before!