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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 this bug has picked up. Chemo on Tuesday, by Saturday I can't get out of bed. It feels like the onset of chest infections I use to get. Tuesday I went to he dr, he gave me antibiotics to take. It's now Thursday and I still feel terrible. I have a hard cough, am awake most of the night coughing. During the day I can't stand up for more than 10 minutes without getting dizzy. My temp isn't going up so I can't take myself off to the hospital.
do I just have to ride it out? Hope that as my immunity picks up it will kick it?
or should I try to see my onc?
do I just have to ride it out? Hope that as my immunity picks up it will kick it?
or should I try to see my onc?
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- Lillian67 said: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 this bug has picked up. Chemo on Tuesday, by Saturday I can't get out of bed. It feels like the onset of chest infections I use to get. Tuesday I went to he dr, he gave me antibiotics to take. It's now Thursday and I still feel terrible. I have a hard cough, am awake most of the night coughing. During the day I can't stand up for more than 10 minutes without getting dizzy. My temp isn't going up so I can't take myself off to the hospital.
do I just have to ride it out? Hope that as my immunity picks up it will kick it?
or should I try to see my onc? - can you take Nurofen my GP suggested take one lot of Panadol then 3 hours later 1 lot of nurofen to get the temps down.
I cant take Nurofen so I was stuck with Panadol ....
the panadol with codeine should be ok and might help take the edge of the pain better. just dont take it long term as it can constipate you.
Hugs
soldier Crab - Well my temp has drifted between 37.7-38.6 all night and day. Panadol only works for about an hour stopping the aches and pains. Endo just knocks me out for about 2 hours.
i feel nauseous when I eat, but keeping up with fluids.
i asked my hubby to get me some panadol and he came home with panadol with codeine tablets. Is this ok to use? - I know how shitty it feels when you think your hospital visit was a waste of time, but what if it was something of concern and you didn't go in and things went downhill fast? That's the trouble we never really know and sometimes gut feelings are wrong. A few times I thought I was fine but i wasn't and ended up in hospital for a week. One time I thought I wasn't fine and spent the day at the hospital being tested only to be sent home. I really am sorry that you had a bad time today, but I am glad that you are well enough to go home. Take care of yourself. Sending you virtual hugs and chicken soup
- Oh Lillian. Im so sorry!! I had a few times where I rang due to being unwell but never went in, try and keep your pain meds up and rest as much as possible, you should start to pick up soon. Theres nothing worse, I know how bad it was on Chemo. My 2nd, 3rd and 4th infusion of FEC they put me straight to hospital for 2 days each time to hydrate and get me on top before I went home. It did help but I suffered through Chemo terribly. Wishing you a better night. xo Melinda
- Spent all day at the hospital. They ran a bunch of tests and decided that I had a virus and ok to go home and keep up with my pain meds. Yet they offered me none here.
meanwhile I have spent from 10am to 4 here. Not offered water or food. I finally asked for panadol, 40 mins later she brings by which time I have a migraine. Change of shift and new nurse has given me something stronger.
just waiting for hubby to pick me up. Wish I hadn't come in I feel worse than I did this morning :( - Hope it went okay after calling the unit.
- Hey @Lillian67 - generally it takes a good 36-48 hours before the antibiotics kick in. Maybe check with your GP to see if they gave you a "stock-standard" broad spectrum antibiotic or if you were prescribed a "super strong" antibiotic.
I agree with the other lovely ladies - ring the chemo ward - tell them your symptoms and how you are feeling.
Go with your gut feeling and simply because you don't have a temp don't think you are not entitled to go to A & E. People take their kids to hospital for a bad cold !!
Take care - Sheryl - They'll give you good specialised advice. This is their stuff and they know it well.
- Great Idea! I think the fact youre on antibiotics even if your temp is up a bit, I think you're fine, but its the best reassurance is talking to them, so dont hesitate!! x
