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JacquiP
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10 years ago

Help please

Hi all. I have had my first round of docetaxel last week and I have to say this stuff is horrid. Can anyone give some ideas on what will help to get rid of the revolting taste that is constantly in my mouth. Not sure how I am going to get through the next 2 rounds of this.

thanks

jacqui

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    Jennybutter
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Jacqui,

    I have just had my first Docetaxel too and yes it is horrid, I am on day 10 now got through the bad days and I found that lemonade icy poles were good, and don't forget to use salt and water gargle too. I had no taste the worst was my cuppa in the morning, also had very bad intigestion and went to my GP and got some nexium, it will pass, oh and I also used ice with mineral water that was soothing also. Hang in there, day at a time.

    Cheers Jen ?? ?? x 

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    JacquiP
    Member
    10 years ago

    Thanks Pam.

    i am now day 8 and its revolting. FEC was a walk in the park and I didn't think I would say that. I brought fruit tingles today so will give them a go. Thanks for your reply

    Jacqui

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    HIT
    Member
    10 years ago

    Have to agree Jacqui, it is beyond horrid!!!  Some ladies said fruit tingles helps, I found 2 bicarb washes morning, 2 salt in avo - no more - and sparkling water helped. When its really bad (forabout 3 days each cycle) nothing really helped me, just time.

    Pam