Ok What next?? I have pain in feet and legs under control. Thrush seems to be getting better. Now I wake up with a mouth full of ulcers and can hardly swallow. When will it end. This chemo better be worth all the pain. All I can eat is ice cream and Jelly..not that i'm complaining about that but my weight is massive since starting chemo and i feel so unhealthy. Guess i will have to weight until all chemo over and try to get back to a decent weight. I'm so over this docetaxel & herceptin. Its powerful and massive. Anyone else on the same as me. Love to hear from you. Chrissy :) xoxxo

Hi Chrissy, Ask your doc for Fungilin lozenges - they helped me when I had mouth ulcers and sore teeth from the chemo. There is also a blue mouthwash that the onco nurses gave me - cant remember what it was called - but it did help. In the meantime, you can just rinse your mouth with salted water, that also helps. Di :)

hi chrissy, i am also currently undergoing the delight that is chemo!! The oncology nurse recommended bi-carb soda and warm water as a mouth wash. I have found this pretty helpful. Also have the sore throat and the feeling that everything i eat is getting stuck in my throat. Yoghurt is nice!! Hope you're feeling better soon.

I have been using a mouth wash and toothpaste for dry mouth. I have heard of the bi-carb soda mouth wash too.Yes i have the feeling like what ever i manage to eat and swallow just sits there in my throat and doesnt move. I have been eating fruche yoghurt. and ice cream as well. Thanks Di for the Fungilin lozenges, i will check it out. Also today i have been having nose bleeds and now have sores in my nose. I feel like a total mess and just want to hide from the world today. I figure things can only get better. Chrissy D:) xoxox

Poor darl,sounds like you've hit rock bottom.Only way is up now surely.But go back to hospital if you get any worse or get a temp.You can't take any chances with chemo.I found lemonade ice blocks were soothing when I had a sore mouth and no appetite.I don't know how chemo puts on weight cos you sure don't feel like eating! My oncologist told me that docetaxil was alot harder on you -it sure is giving you a hard time.Hope you are feeling better soon. Tonya xx

Yes I seem to have hit rock bottom. I think your idea of lemonade ice blocks sounds wonderful and refreshing. I have been taking my temperature every day and it has been above 36.5 tops. This morning i think im getting better. My ulcers in my mouth are almonst gone. I think I'm on the mend. Its day 8 after chemo so should be almost there by day 10. I cant wait. Chissy D :) xoxox

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twinsforever
Member
15 years ago
Hi Chrissy,

Have been following your progress, hi's and low's and have been thinking of you and admire your strength and courage. I have just completed 6 weeks radiotherapy and am now on two weeks leave from work which is wonderful to allow my skin to recover as is quite sore particularly under arm pit and under left breast. The rest of the tissue seems to be healing well. I will be seeing oncologist next week so wondering what next.

I recommend as Tonya did to treat yourself with some bubly and chocholate coated strawberries...maybe just what you need for a pick me up. I thought your profile pic was beautiful although you have been through so much you still look radiant :). Hope to hear how you go in the future. Take care JenniferXX
twinsforever
Member
15 years ago
Hi Chrissy,

Have been following your progress, hi's and low's and have been thinking of you and admire your strength and courage. I have just completed 6 weeks radiotherapy and am now on two weeks leave from work which is wonderful to allow my skin to recover as is quite sore particularly under arm pit and under left breast. The rest of the tissue seems to be healing well. I will be seeing oncologist next week so wondering what next.

I recommend as Tonya did to treat yourself with some bubly and chocholate coated strawberries...maybe just what you need for a pick me up. I thought your profile pic was beautiful although you have been through so much you still look radiant :). Hope to hear how you go in the future. Take care JenniferXX
sharon_robertso
Member
15 years ago
hi chrissy i really feel for you and its good to know what i'm in for ...sounds yuk
sharon_robertso
Member
15 years ago
hi chrissy i really feel for you and its good to know what i'm in for ...sounds yuk
sharon_robertso
Member
15 years ago
hi chrissy i really feel for you and its good to know what i'm in for ...sounds yuk
Wendy_Stip
Member
15 years ago
Have a glass of champers for me as well. Wendy xoxo
Wendy_Stip
Member
15 years ago
Have a glass of champers for me as well. Wendy xoxo
Wendy_Stip
Member
15 years ago
Hi Chrissy, I meant to tell you that you and I are on the same chemo, docetaxel & herceptin. I was calling it taxotere which is the same as docetaxel. I will be having the same for all 6 treatments. It was only the first time that I felt the side affects badly, but not as bad as you. Hopefully this will be the same for you & you won't suffer so badly for the other 2. I too, have gained weight as I feel quite lethargic, but my appetite hasn't diminished at all. As for the mouth ulcers, I only had them the first round & since then I have been using a mouth wash after every chemo with a bi-carb base. No more mouth ulcers! So take heart, it will get better!!! Wendy xoxo

Wendy xoxo
Christine_Denni
Member
15 years ago
Tonya its a deal. That's the kind of therapy i like and need, Thank you ,,you have cheered me up.

Chrissy D xoxo
TonyaM
Member
15 years ago
Well Chrissy,I think you should have abit of retail therapy and then crack open a bottle of bubbly after day 10.Glad you are on the up and up.

Tonya