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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 this time and even now I am just so tired. Never felt fatigue like it! My mouth ulcers were alot worse this time round, and I still have a sore tongue!
Now, I am dreading the next round, whereas usually it doesn't phase me. I'm half way through, and stopping isn't an option, but it is really getting me down a bit now, and I would be interested to see how the rest of you have coped?
I'm sure that by the 13th June when my next one is due I will be fine, but I will be glad when it's over!
Love to you all xx
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We certainly go through some tissues and toilet paper in this household of late. Me with the sinus problem and of course the loose bowels. First chemo I was bunged up so bad it was like the chemo had turned everything to cement. Then the last two chemos has been the opposite. Usually from day 3-8/9 I don't leave the house in fear of having an "accident". Yes I must say each session has been different. Mostly similar but different. I much prefer the loose to solid - I hate feeling bloated and uncomfortable. You would think that we would all be slim and beautiful but each chemo weigh in has the scales rising. I have put on 2 kilos since the start. I reckon that there will be another kilo or two this weigh in. I aim to get really fit and active once I am feeling well again - albeit WHEN. XLeonie
I was beginning to think it was just ME. I normally have a problem with sinuses and the chemo seems to target weak spots. Thanks I don't feel so freaky now. XLeonie
I had the same problem but then got them to run the Cyclophosamide a bit slower and my sinuses where not where near as bad. Hope this helps.
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!!
