Good cycles, bad cycles
Has anyone experienced different reactions to different cycles of their chemo?
I had round 3 12days ago and this one has really knocked me for six! I usually take 3 days off work but needed a week ...
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Hi Leonie, No I haven't had any sinus trouble and only a couple of mild headaches. After reading some of the above and what some of you have gone through I feel like a wimp for complaining!! it is 2 weeks today since round 3 and the first day i have felt "human" again! I will hopefully enjoy this feeling until round 4 in a weeks time!
For me, the main thing that has troubled me is the fatigue and aching body, plus the really bad mouth ulcers. I haven't experienced any nausea thank goodness, but I get alot of "loose bowel movements" up to 8 a day on days 4-11!!
Renata, it is hard working through this, I usually have a week off then 2 weeks working 9-3.30. I am an Insurance Claims Manager which is really stressful, so I am currently just doing admin work and not managing staff! I have used all my sick leave, almost all my annual leave and now embarking on my long service leave! But, I have a big mortgage (2nd time round marriage!!) and so I need to keep the money coming in! I have insurance that only kicks in after 12 weeks, but all the specialists think that being at work will be beneficial and prevent depression, so i just do the best I can!
Anyway girls, thanks for being there, and giving me feedback on your side effects. Helps to know I'm not alone!!