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Not feeling so good
Hi ladies, I had my first round of chemo on Tuesday, I can't commend the nursing staff enough on how welcoming and caring they have been. I have been doing it tough the last couple of days....really n...
AliMarie, for my first cycle my oncologist gave me some extra dexamethesone labelled 'rescue pack' to take only if needed and only after calling to get the go ahead. I tried maxalon and ondansatron for nausea, which didn't help. As I couldn't eat or drink for the nausea, I needed the extra dex to get through. My oncologist then gave me extra for every cycle for days 3-7. It was a real lifesaver. Also, my gp was great about ensuring I had scripts for anti-nausea meds & pain relief. Hope you're feeling better soon xxxx