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Lillian67
9 years agoMember
So sick - what do I do?
im on round 2 of chemo. My little ones had the sniffles and a cough and I've picked up. Day after chemo I got a sore throat. I had my side effects and they weren't bad but as my immunity dipped down t...
primek
9 years agoMember
I am concerned about your temp being so high...anything over 38 is more like a serious infection or influenza than a cold. I believe you should probably ring A&E again or go in. I know you don't want to but it really seems more like a neutropenia infection if temp that high. I was told also NO IBUPROFEN or aspirin on chemo due to bleeding risks. Check the handout they gave you about when you should get checked, it should have clear directions. Don't sit on it too long. Kath x