2nd Round AC, a bit harder
I received my 2nd round of AC on Thurs 5th July, and this one has knocked me around a little. Day 1 post Chemo saw me wrestle with nausea just a little, but put in a full physical day with work and h...
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You are not to know what is and is not usual for the many drugs they pump into us. No one reacts the same and they dont write down every scenario, sometimes there are so many possibles that you dont know which drug is affecting you. So you are not an idiot for not knowing. I will put up my hand and say the first round I had no idea that my reactions were not normal as they were all mentioned as relating to some drug or the other. I presumed I would just be having a rough time. Then I saw the Oncologist and he told me it was unusual and we found the solution.
I must say my Oncologist has all the information for all the drugs etc on his website plus the pharmacist went through everything thoroughly with me.
I would think your Oncologist can find a non reactive WBC stimulant medicine for you. My steroids were cut to half and then again to eliminate the symptoms I was experiencing. However shortness of breath is a "go to emergency" symptom on my Oncologists list of side effects. As is severe stomach pain and temperature.
I too had Neulasta injections. And the bone pain but mainly in the sternum and lower rib cage. Nothing a warm wheat bag didnt dispel. Mushrooms (all but shitake) stimulate the white cells (Michelle R went to a seminar by a dietitcian re cancer) also onions (in olive oil) have a positive effect on dna repair. From memory Michelle R has been eating mushroom risotto and has has good blood counts. I use a hypnotherapy cd called "boost your immune system" as a support. Also, some people believe that the sternum is a wellness point, so by rubbing it you stimulate healing. I am sure there are many pink chicks who have had success without drugs. I also juice everyday (vege juice) because it is supposed to assist blood health and it make me feel good.
I think if you messaged Michelle R she could supply the name of the dietician who presented the seminar. From memory he is professor specialising in cancer nutrition. If you cant ping her let me know she is one of my contacts.
Take care.