Hard Week.........
Just wanted to say hi to everyone and maybe have a whinge with like minded/understanding women. I had round four of chemo on Tues last week, started my first hercepton and I think the other was Taxol...
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Hi Amy
I live in W.A. so I no help to you in that regard I am sorry :-(
Not sure if it will help to know but I have recently had my first of 3 Taxotere and I, like you were in so much pain all over my body (it was more like myalgia I think????) A heat pack couldn't fix it cause it was ewverywhere in my body, even my head, coccyx and pelvic bones and every other possible bone and nerve in my body.
I was told that Panadol would help but unfortunately Panadol didn't even touch the sides. I started taking it from day one every four hours but no help what so ever. I had to bring in the big guns I am afraid. Whatever helps you get you through as long as okay with your medical team is my motto. You don't have to be in pain in this day and age. It is only short lived that you require the big guns thank god.
For me personally (every single person is different but) the pain started to subside on approximately day 10 ( I am now day 14 and feeling much better).
I also crave those "I can do this" days and I, like you find it very lonely at times.
The one thing we are so lucky about is we have such wonderful friends in our Pink Ladies. We are all here for each other. I hope you can connect with a support group, get some support both with your family and yourself and that you can find the strength to get you through each day.
It is a hard slog but as I keep telling myself IT IS ONLY TEMPORARY. It does get better. There is a light at the end of that tunnel.
I just hope it helps you to know that I understand where you are coming from 110% and I am there for you in any way I can.
Good luck, be as strong as you can when you can, never say no to help and support. You have the love of your beautiful children/family to help you get through every day.
Lots of Love, Mich xo