Hi Shelli
I realling feel for you - all that you're going through. I'm guessing you're earlier in your journey than I am. I was diagnosed in 2010, and had my first mastectomy and chemo then. I was pretty lucky - even with the drain bags etc, I didn't have any arm swelling. Certainly my hands and fingers hurt - this is still happening. It's a know side effect of Arimidex (don't know whether you're on that). It finny, the Mc Grath nurse I had at the time said all the Arimidex sid effect stop after a while, but they dont.
I found during my chemo cycles I couldn't stand coffee and some foods, which is normal. Your idea of pepermint tea is great - mine was rose tea.
II'm cancer free apart from one stubborn bit of metastasised cancer in my lower back. That's been there since 2010. I now need a six weekly injection for that, as well as continuing on with the arimidex. I read through your problems and feelings and consider myself very fortunate. THough I'm not well enough to go back to work, which is hard financially. But coping ok at the moment. Need to keep up with my yoga, relaxation techniques and sound therapy.
Take care
Here when you want to chat-if nothing else, I'm a good listener.
Hugs and love
Kathleen xxxxxoooooo
