Just started EC Chemo

Wednesday 28th February 14th day posy 4th EC

2024-02-28T14:25:55Z

Slept fairly well again lastnight. It's the last day before I start Paclitaxel the second half of my chemo journey. So this will be the last post on my EC blog. I haven't had any problems at all today, and feel as fit as a fiddle, long may it c...(read more)

Tuesday 26th February 13th day post 4thEC

2024-02-27T15:36:09Z

Another good nights sleep, although my eyes were really dry when I woke up. Put make-up on this morning as we were going to visit my parents and they said I looked pale last time. Had a really stressful time there today, dad's parkinsons me...(read more)

Monday 26th February 12th day post 4th EC chemo

2024-02-26T19:52:54Z

Had a fairly good night's sleep, without taking anything to help lastnight. The district nurse and a student nurse arrived just before 11am, its one that has bern several times now. She changed the dressing first then, flushed the picc, b...(read more)

Sunday 25th February 11th Day post 4th EC

2024-02-25T19:14:14Z

I slept like a baby lastnight, but I did take a tablet to help. I had a cup of tea brought up to me just before 9am and I was actually still asleep. My mouth is still a little sore but hopefully getting better. We enjoyed a lovely roast beef di...(read more)

Saturday 24th February 10th day 4th EC

2024-02-24T19:01:08Z

Awake at 3.30 today and up at 4.30. Mouth not quite so painful today, but still not right. Went and had a walk, before lunch, and did nothing this afternoon. My side effects just seem the same each day, except today I have had very very bad wind. I b...(read more)

Friday 23rd February 9 days post 4th EC

2024-02-23T18:06:08Z

Woke about 4am with a very sore mouth, so popped a throat sweet in and managed to get back to sleep. Popped some almond croissants in the oven for breakfast, but after bitting into one it hurt, so I should of had porridge. Mouth really sore today, no...(read more)

Thursday 22nd February day 8 post 4th EC

2024-02-22T18:35:24Z

The rain was so bad this morning that it sounded like I was in a washing machine when I woke up. I have discovered that taking 1 10mg amatriptaline before bed is giving the much needed sleep. I had a very relaxing morning watching Small Island ...(read more)

Wednesday 21st February 7 days post 4th EC chemo

2024-02-21T17:30:01Z

Had a cup of tea in bed this morning, and eventually got up at 9am I have had a very very lazy day today after yesterday's trip to town, as I decided it would be best to rest up. My tastes are nearly back to normal today, so enjoyed my dinner a...(read more)

Tuesday 20th February day 6 post 4th EC

2024-02-20T14:03:06Z

After feeling so tired and icky, I took an amitriptyline before bed, lastnight. I actually didn't get up until 8.45 today . Seeing the weather was lovely and no rain forecast, we got on a big bus and had a trip out to out local city.&nbsp...(read more)

Monday 19th February 5 days post 4th EC Chemo

2024-02-19T20:00:02Z

My early night was a waste as still awake at 11pm. I was awake again by 4.30am. Felt icky this morning, the district nurse changed everything today, but didn't get here until lunch time. I have been feeling cold and very belchy today, and n...(read more)

Sunday 18th Feb day 4 post 4th EC

2024-02-18T16:03:58Z

Fairly good night's sleep, but got up at 6am bloody rain woke me. Bowels totally blocked, so another Laxido and strong coffee. An hour later it had done the trick. Sorry if TMI Ate lunch early today, and finding it hard to keep my eyes open.. A...(read more)

Saturday 17th February day 2 post 4th and last EC

2024-02-17T15:43:58Z

Woke up just before 7am. Happy Saturday, no stomach pains either last night, so the best night's sleep for a while. Took my Chemo meds, and when hubby hot up he mentioned that my face was bright red, it did feel warm to touch but I wasn't fee...(read more)

Friday 16th February day 1 post 4th and final EC

2024-02-16T16:08:20Z

Felt really good after my final EC yesterday, as normal just had a light meal. I went up to bed just after 8pm, I put pretty woman on the TV again, I saw the very beginning and the end I made sue I drank lots of water and took some ...(read more)

Thursday 15th February just had my Last EC

2024-02-15T18:56:00Z

Woke up this morning with chronic stomach pains, It felt like I had done an all night workout with stomach crunches, but I knew I hadn't. I got up made a strong coffee, and chewed on a deflatine, after about 20 mins and a visit to the wc I starte...(read more)

Wednesday 14th February 14 days post 3rd EC

2024-02-14T10:51:38Z

Well hello 3am I'm not happy to see you so Happy Valentines day to me Not ! I thought today would be OK but awoke with pain in my lower tummy. I had a strong cup of coffee and a while later managed, to expel some wind etc. I had...(read more)