DAY 5 AFTER FIRST CHEMO

Hi Sandy.  It has all begun but you will get through it all and quicker than you think.  I agree with Helen Anne go with the flow.  If your body says rest then rest, if you need to cry then cry, it is all part of the healing.  Mood swings also occur as the steroids leave your body.  I didnt know this on my first round and got quite blue and "Oh this is all too much" about day 6 of my first round.  My chemo nurse explained the mood swings attached with steroids during my 2nd round of chemo - I felt so much better when I understood it.  Then my Oncologist lessened my dose of steroids by half (turns out I am super sensitive to them) and I only had them on the day of chemo, no follow up doses.  I found it helpful to write down these "weird" things that happened to me and ask during my next chemo session.  I have a journal for my rambling thoughts and a "medical" diary for my questions and the answers.  Perhaps this will help you.  I also make a note of what happens through the day and after the first two sessions of chemo I could track the how I was going to be on certain days and would plan accordingly.  I had a probiotic in the fridge incase of thrush (as recommended by breast care nurse)  but thankfully have never needed it.  One of my friends was told to get some of those little Yakult drinks and have one every couple of days to keep her mouth and tummy healthy.  Talk to your nurse and see what she recommends.  I hope you get some relief soon.  Be gentle on yourself and let your family take care of you and love you.