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Not_good_63_57
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5 years ago

Metastatic cancer

God I’m over feeling the way I do 
started Letrozole and Palbociclib tablets this morn and have t been sick but god it’s taking toll on body feeling bit buggered ... stomach is full nerves as suffer from anxiety and panic so get feeling of word and scared like u want to b sick then it goes ... is this normal 
will
it get better each day or worse I keep thinking worse try to relax and I can’t 
god wish I could turn back time 
don’t even know how I’m gonna take tablets in morn if I keep feeling like this plus need to get calcium tablet god only knows how I’m gonna take that too 
feel like giving up already 
coping
letrozole
palbociclib
  • FLClover's avatar
    FLClover
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    5 years ago
    Hi @Not_good_63_57,
    please consider seeing a psychologist if you haven’t already. One should be provided to you for free by either GP or oncologist. If for nothing more than to get your anxiety in order. I’m also a sufferer of panic attacks and have generalised anxiety, and my psychologist has helped so much in calming my nerves and getting me to stay grounded. It’s a work in progress, but the more you go the better you feel. I hope the side effects ease up 🤞♥️
  • Not_good_63_57's avatar
    Not_good_63_57
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    5 years ago
    Hey thank you yeh I have one but can’t get back to see her til
    jan 21 might have to find another one and yeh hope they do too been told they will 
  • FLClover's avatar
    FLClover
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    5 years ago
    I had one through my GP cos I got a Mental Health Plan, but wasn’t too happy with him. Then I asked my medical oncologist for one just before starting Letrozole and they provided me with one straight away, and she’s not even part of the MHP. I’ve been getting regular sessions and it’s been so helpful. They knew I was anxious though as it says it on all my notes. Give your onco a call, tell him your side effects and request a psychologist ASAP. Tell them you’re suffering quite a bit. And do something nice for yourself. This stuff is hard. We need to find the good. 
  • Not_good_63_57's avatar
    Not_good_63_57
    Member
    5 years ago
    Oh ok yeh will do that Thankyou 
    yeh second day tomorrow hope stomach has settled by morning 
  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    5 years ago
    Hoping you are feeling a little better this morning!  
    A visit or call to request a Psychologist is a good idea - you have your emotional as well as physical self that needs nurturing as you take on this treatment!
    Try and keep up fluids as well as!
    Please take care and best wishes 

  • Not_good_63_57's avatar
    Not_good_63_57
    Member
    5 years ago
    Thankyou ladies 
    yes took gastro stop and moxolin tablet before I had other tablets this morn feel bit better today 
    had nurse ring me from
    hospital to make sure I was ok she said if it gets too much they will change dose or medicine but she also said it takes few weeks to adjust too as it’s shock to ur body but still feel bit buggered and worn out 
    hopefully I will feel better over time 
    the nerves have settled little bit too but goin to talk to my doctor this arv see wat she says 
  • Not_good_63_57's avatar
    Not_good_63_57
    Member
    5 years ago
    Really hope so 
    it’s hard to deal with sometimes but hopefully by Xmas I will feel bit better 
  • FLClover's avatar
    FLClover
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    5 years ago
    It is really hard, more than people can generally understand, but the main thing is you’re willing to fight for yourself and seeking the right help. Keep it up, things always get better when we will them to 👌🏻♥️