Feeling overwhelmed
This is my first post - here is a summary of my story. I was first diagnosed with DCIS in my LEFT breast in 2011 and again in 2015 with removal of the affected area both times. The second time there...
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On, @Viking1, thank goodness someone else had the migraine after FEC, though of course, I am sorry you did! My Oncologist was very surprised about it when I did after every single one, and I was not allowed to use the migraine relievers.
Ice packs on my head and neck at the start of the C bag and while at home for the next day helped me, didn't stop them completely but helped to reduce the severity.
@Glen19, I too ended up in hospital on day 5 of Docetaxel, after the first two doses.
The Oncologist started me on oral antibiotics for the third one starting in the afternoon on day 4 after chemo, the temps started to climb in the evening for day 4and 5 which was reduced to normal with one dose of paracetamol, then normal temps from then on, no hospital that time.
Perhaps suggest it to your Oncologist, as long as all the tests have come back as okay.
I had very bad diarrhoea through all of Docetaxol, it finally resolved about two weeks after finishing it.
Gastrostop constantly helped a little, but I had to also modify my diet to stop eating and drinking things that could contribute to it. Drink plenty of water or weak cordial drinks, hot drinks are not such a good idea.
Having baby wipes, panty liners and soothing cream next to the toilet was a must for me, and we went through heaps of toilet paper. Very demoralising!
Hang in there, Jennie
Ice packs on my head and neck at the start of the C bag and while at home for the next day helped me, didn't stop them completely but helped to reduce the severity.
@Glen19, I too ended up in hospital on day 5 of Docetaxel, after the first two doses.
The Oncologist started me on oral antibiotics for the third one starting in the afternoon on day 4 after chemo, the temps started to climb in the evening for day 4and 5 which was reduced to normal with one dose of paracetamol, then normal temps from then on, no hospital that time.
Perhaps suggest it to your Oncologist, as long as all the tests have come back as okay.
I had very bad diarrhoea through all of Docetaxol, it finally resolved about two weeks after finishing it.
Gastrostop constantly helped a little, but I had to also modify my diet to stop eating and drinking things that could contribute to it. Drink plenty of water or weak cordial drinks, hot drinks are not such a good idea.
Having baby wipes, panty liners and soothing cream next to the toilet was a must for me, and we went through heaps of toilet paper. Very demoralising!
Hang in there, Jennie