Anyone awake? 2nd chemo today & I can’t sleep re anxiety

Hi scaredy-cat.. might be helpful to check with your nurse about how chemo works and when you’re most vulnerable. From memory, I think the drugs peak at about two weeks and then titre down before your next dose.. I was hyper cautious against getting infections when the drug was active and became more social in the couple of weeks before my next dose.. Fatigue became bigger for me and I committed to a not too long walk every day and hours rest in the pm.
i couldn’t eat much and am ever grateful for chooks and their eggs.
To help , I heard taking more protein was needed as well as plenty of water. Dark leafy greens are great. Avoid fats as the liver doesn’t like
working out the drugs. Towards the end of 6 months, fatigue increased where I gave up the walks .i had very supportive friends..
more like sports coaches who when I felt I couldn’t go on, picked me
up to reach the finishing line.... you’re on a hero’s journey as well..
your horse sounds beautiful.. He/She also is there for you.. with lots 
of equine love and wisdom.. Go gently.. slow the pace.. all will be well.. xx 

@Scaredycat Usually with many, but not all side effects. But definitely the fatigue. Try to be kind and gentle with yourself. It is what it is, and you are doing the best you can for a cancer free life. It's a shitty club to be a member of, but you're never alone. Big hug, K xox

Thank you EAA. I was unable to get onto my nurse today but I have left her a message to call me. 
I was ok today but a bit weak in my legs, nausea & a bit of brain fog. 
I’m assuming that the chemo side effects probably keep accumulating with each session? Re fatigue etc? 

Dear Scaredy-cat...thinking of you...thanks for voicing your
legitimate fears.. keep talking to your team of your concerns..
and have friends who safely hold you.. We are all with you.. 
surrounded by a sisterhood of hugs.. 

Yes, keeping a diary/record is a very helpful thing to do

That makes sense Blossom as I have no hearing nor balance in my right ear. I did pop down to the chemist & nurse. My blood pressure, temp etc are all good. I’m going to speak to my nurse tomorrow & run things past her. 
I’ll also definitely start writing everything down as a record to refer back to.

@Scaredycat I ended up with vertigo after each chemo, which started off as being light headed. If you start falling into walls or feel like you are on a boat when you are laying down then it may be vertigo. I found it quite funny but the onco didn’t so I ended up on extra pills. Write down every thing that you feel and run it by your onco next appointment. I always had a huge list that I made her listen to.

You’ve all been through so much. It’s very good to here that things have gotten so much better for you Flaneuse. It’s encouraging.

This second round of chemo seemed better but I haven’t felt right today, it’s the 2nd day after FEC. I’ve had a bit of chest discomfort on & off, a little light headed & feeling a bit week. It’s better when I’m resting 🙄. I’m assuming that this can be normal in the immediate days after chemo? I think I just need rest? I’m trying to avoid being a pin cushion at ED though I could go get my blood pressure checked by a nurse at a chemist this evening for peace of mind. I also need to get a script filled this week so I could do that at the same time.

@Flaneuse #squadgoals!

@kmakm I can attest to the fact that being in one's sixties and seventies can be fantastic (WITHOUT Letrozole).  <3