First AC chemo yesterday
I had my first chemo session yesterday. I was doing ok, had lunch and had a nap a few hours later. I wake up from the nap a little hungry and while waiting for food I started feeling a bit funny/nauseous so I took one of the anti nausea pill I got prescribed and.. it did absolutely nothing! I felt absolutely shit and nauseated for hours and was stuck between bed and bathroom, but I couldn’t vomit anything nor put anything in my stomach. For three times the nausea sensation would also work up until I sneezed loudly? (This was odd as sneezing alleviated me for a couple of minutes before going back to feeling shit). Now, I slept fairly well and a part for a little headache I think I am doing ok, but I am still in bed wondering whether I should get up and have breakfast, wait a little, take the anti nausea pill now before I eat or can the anti nausea pill be the reason I was more unwell? I want to see how I go today and if I can pin point what went wrong before contacting the chemo nurses with the same nonsensical rant.. but also don’t want to be sick again today or ever 🤦🏼♀️😂 any suggestions from the gorgeous women in this group? I also had just a few tiny red spots (petechiae) pop up around my chest and upper arms, I am not too concerned but glad for any comments (I will certainly raise it with the nurses anyway) as personal experience could definitely help prepare for the nurses vague answer. 💫
First chemo!
Hi everyone! I had my first chemo session today, starting with AC. Though I was warned and given a strong anti-nausea tablet before they started, I was absolutely not prepared for the crippling nausea that has ensued! I was fine throughout the treatment but on the way home it got worse and I've had waves that have had me over the toilet, sweating and gagging (but no actual vomit yet!). I have taken emexlon which seems to work for about 5 minutes and then the relief wears off. If it continues I will of course bring it up with my team but in the meantime, does anybody have any home remedies that have helped keep the nausea at bay? Stay strong team! X
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Sore arm after chemo?
hi everyone, I'm sure this has been asked before and I've done a bit of a google search, but as I'm pretty sure my arm isn't about to go black and fall off like google wants me to believe I thought I would check in here! I'm 7 days post my second AC session and have noticed that my arm is feeling like it's bruised along the vein, although it looks fine. The spot where the IV was put in is also having a hard time healing over. I just wanted to know if pain in the vein that's being used is normal as the medical team hadnt mentioned it as a possible side effect? Thanks!! :)
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