3rd Day After Chemo Worst - Lymphomas Message Board

singer78 · 06-04-2007, 09:53 AM

Hi Everyone,
I didn't realize all the symptoms that would come & go with chemo.
I was somewhat nauseated yesterday---abdominal slight cramping (which they say is caused by chemo) I've become constipated (urrghh) my shoulder pain is worsened (probably from node removal last month)....Other than that, I'm "good to go!" LOL...
I need to add some levity here-

--I realize I sound like gloom & doom.
I guess I didn't realize how crappy chemo can make you feel. I'm hoping this is not the way I'll remain throughout treatment. At this point, I just want to lie around---which has not been the case, until the last few days.
I guess I'm looking for some reassurance that this, too, shall pass.
I also feel my mouth/tongue starting to get a little sore, as I've had problems with herpes in the past. My system is probably freaking out--trying to figure out what to do with so many new chemicals being introduced into me.
I realize everyone is different----but, any positivity, once again...I would certainly LOVE to hear.
Those that have been through this---please advise.
I'm finding my appetite diminishing, too....although toast, soup and ice cream still sound fairly appetizing.
I'm so thankful Fairy-lights is getting attention. I think, had it not been for this forum, she might not have pressed forward so hard.
Thanks, in advance, for any advice I can use....I'm hanging on every word.
S.

Ails · 06-04-2007, 10:44 AM

Omigod!! I forgot about constipation - sorry - and also severe trapped wind. Remember one night staying at my parent's house clinging onto the upstairs bathroom door frame willing it to become ..erm, free. I got my wish and heard peels of laughter from downstairs - I realised it was loud but not loud enough to be heard at full volume over the TV - it was so loud that mum thought it was dad, who was sat right next to her.

I still laugh my head off when I think about it - how childish am I? Still laughing at fart stories

Give it a couple of days and you'll feel fine again

Ails xx

singer78 · 06-04-2007, 10:54 AM

AILS>>>
I was SO hoping to hear from you. You've become such a dear friend with your calming advice. So...I'm following protocol? Why is it, that you always tend to think "you" might be different???? I'm certainly not. I turned into a whiny, poor-ole-thing last night/earlier today---although, I must admit, I'm feeling a little better.
I just gave my husband a long list of "what to do's" for me...
I'm going to try Sinecot S (?) for constipation. Nothing's right, when you can't poo....That can make you one mean *** * * ***! Right?
Isn't that great news, that Susie's getting attention? I was so glad to read her post & hope she receives some answers, finally.
Did you happen to run a low-grade fever after your chemo treatments?
I think I am.... They told me to take Tylenol, but a nurse just advised me to switch to Aleve for my shoulder pain. I'm afraid I'm damaging my liver, with so much med's & I don't really want to drink a lot of water, cause it makes me queasy.

BOY am I going to celebrate the end of this year, when all is "said and done."
I wish I could "fast forward" my life---until then.... (sigh)
Thanks, Ails.
XO S.

Ails · 06-04-2007, 11:13 AM

I think the best advice I can give is listen to your body and give it what it asks for. If you want to whine and give out chores then do so (after all you'll never have a better excuse

)

I got incredibly cold when on chemo and a little feverish. You've got to remember that although you're on the way to being cured , you are still getting cell killing toxic drugs pumped into your body and it ain't gonna like it. Don't panic though, the docs know what they're doing and pump in just enough to do a good job !!!!

Use this time to do all the things that you never normally have the time to do. Have a "sex and the city" athon (or other choice of programmes / films) Read mags, knit etc

Was going to say hope you feel better soon but am gonna replace it with "you WILL feel better soon"

Ails xx

singer78 · 06-04-2007, 11:36 AM

Hi Again,
I just can't believe what a "whiner" I am...
I'm usually not so obsessed with things, but lymphoma has become my new obsession. I guess it's because I've never been faced with my mortality like this. I've been "down" before, but those times certainly pale compared to this...so, you're right---moan on....
Prior to my diagnosis, I was always hot & cold, hot & cold...especially when nervous. It's getting a little worse, but at least I know what's going on.
Yes, I've got to let the my Onocologist "do his thing" and heal me & administer the proper med's. I have faith in him---but, no one really let me know what these days would be like. Maybe it's because they just don't know

& everyone's so different.
I would LOVE to catch up on some things, but, my energy is at an all-time low right now. Even getting up off the couch is hard. I think I'll be a "couch potato" for now---until some energy kicks in....Until then, I'll watch what's on t.v.---which is usually pretty pathetic. I like Oprah---she's on in a few....
How's the exercising coming along? I'm jealous... one of these days I'll be back at it!
XO S.