morning everyone. well today for a change am feeling reasonable well. i underwent three months of chemo recently with so side affects it didnt work.oncoligist suggested ten sessions of radiotherapy whicn i started last week, should have been the week before but had a slight complication. head and face blew up like a balloon one of the blood vessals blocked. admitted as day patiant and shunt put in to release it. have been on steriods ever since and have got the typical half moon face. my energy levels are none existant and to top it all iam having some quite severe side affects from the radiotherapy. i have a disgusting cough that takes ages to get my breath after having a coughing fit and now iam on inhalers. sat at the edge of the bed at 3.30 having panic attack. cant believe just a few short weeks ago was really well. but must admit gave myself a good talking to not sitting here wallowing in self pity and made myself do things. iam now feeling reasonably calm and feeling a little better. they did warn me at radiotherapy these side affects could happen, but i thought they were quite mild compared to chemo.
FormerMember
Hi sweetheart - what a rotten time you are having, but no one could fault you for your "bounce back" atttitude. I'm sorry the chemo didn't work for you, and I understand what you mean about the "head and face" blow up effect - I only had 5 sessions of radiotherapy to the head, and my eyes develped bags, which could drag me down, so puffed up are they. Whenever I've mentioned this swelling to doctors at the hospital - I'm met with blank stares. However, I did go to see my GP and she asked me if anyone had mentioned my (don't know how to spell this) Odaema, swelling of feet, legs and face. So thanks for reading your Blog, I intend to put my foot down and tell them on 5th December that I need to know some answers. Babs, if you are having panic attacks, ask the doctor to give you some Lorazepam, if they can. Like you, I was having the ood panic attack, which are very frightening - one of them even caused me to hyperventilate, hence they gave me the Lorazepam. Worth a try, eh? I believe one of the side effect of radiotherapy is extreme tiredness. Even after my 5 sessions to the head, I was totally knocked for six by the fatigue. I hope your path continues without too many obstacles. Thinking of you Babs, and sending you lota love kate xxxxxxxxxxx
