Hi Everyone Start chemo tomorrow, I have read to drink Ginger Beer while im there is there anything else i should know? And if anyone has any suggestions on exercises for my arm. I have been doing the exercises the physio lady gave me but its been three weeks know and still cant lift my up properly. Thanks Kaye

I am having my 4th chemo tomorrow.I don't drink ginger beer,but I make sure I drink at least 2 litres of water on chemo day,and 3 litres for 2 days after to flush the drug out of your system.Eat a light meal before chemo,and take some snacks to have during it. I always get hungry .Sandwiches,nuts etc.I am 10 weeks today past my surgery,and my arm has full movement,so I count myself very lucky.The one exercise,that I did literally dozens of times a day in the beginning,and still do now,is the one where you stand side on to a wall,and walk your fingers up the wall as far as you can.Then hold and count to 5,then walk them back down again.The aim is to get your arm straight up.It is a great exercise to do in the shower with hot water running on your back.All the best for your chemo.Dont worry too much about it,just go with however you feel.Keep in touch and let us know how you are. Hug xoxox Robyn

Surgery and Chemo take time and patience to get over. Depending on how much Chemo and how big the sugery. Be patient with yourself, give yourself time to heal. During the Chemo I felt ok one minute then weak and trembling the next. Rest when you have to. Everyone says its a journey and that it certainly is. Your body will let you know when it needs rest be kind to yourself. Love Chris.

Thanks Robyn I can do alot in the shower but as soon as i get out the muscles tense up and wont move. Thank you for your information about chemo will give anything ago. Regards Kaye

Hi Chrisy Im having 4 months of chemo and then rado for 6 weeks. Thanks for your information i will take it on board. Regards Kaye

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kayep
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12 years ago
Hi Ladys

And sorry ladys ended up going back into hospital on monday night by ambulance. Had bad reaction to drugs.

Just got home this afternoon. Hopefully they will sort something out before next chemo treatment.

Thanks again

Kaye xx
rivergum
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12 years ago
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rivergum
Member
12 years ago
My first chemo is tomorrow. So sorry to hear you are not feeling great. Are you still drinking fluids?
TonyaM
Member
12 years ago
Can you ring the chemo unit/ward?Drink plenty of fluids- maybe with a straw.I had that dreadful headache and took panadiene.It really only took the edge off it.But only take what your doctor has advised.Did he advise you on what pain killers to take?you could also ring the cancer council helpline.They were great when I rang.Poor love, it's awful feeling so ill.Hope you can sleep. Tonya xx
TonyaM
Member
12 years ago
Can you ring the chemo unit/ward?Drink plenty of fluids- maybe with a straw.I had that dreadful headache and took panadiene.It really only took the edge off it.But only take what your doctor has advised.Did he advise you on what pain killers to take?you could also ring the cancer council helpline.They were great when I rang.Poor love, it's awful feeling so ill.Hope you can sleep. Tonya xx
TonyaM
Member
12 years ago
Kaye,my arm was soooo bad.I could hardly raise it to shoulder level 6 weeks after surgery and it was so painful.But I kept at it and made a good recovery. You'll get there- won't be painful forever hun. Tonya xx
kayep
Member
12 years ago
Hi Tonya

Thanks for your advice, I will give that a try. Its very frustrating to lose the arm and hand you use for everything.

Thanks again

Kaye xx
kayep
Member
12 years ago
Hi Chrisy

Im having 4 months of chemo and then rado for 6 weeks. Thanks for your information i will take it on board.

Regards

Kaye
kayep
Member
12 years ago
Thanks Robyn

I can do alot in the shower but as soon as i get out the muscles tense up and wont move. Thank you for your information about chemo will give anything ago.

Regards

Kaye
Chrisy
Member
12 years ago
Surgery and Chemo take time and patience to get over. Depending on how much Chemo and how big the sugery. Be patient with yourself, give yourself time to heal. During the Chemo I felt ok one minute then weak and trembling the next. Rest when you have to. Everyone says its a journey and that it certainly is. Your body will let you know when it needs rest be kind to yourself. Love Chris.