Hello, this is my first blog. I was diagnosed with oesophageal (gullet) cancer in September 2009. After 2 sessions of chemo in December 2009 and January 2010 I had the Ivor Lewis procedure on 17 February 2010. i had to be in a coma due to comlications but all went well and was discharged on 17 March and after convalescence all semed to be going well. Eating fine, small regular amounts, walking, swimming etc. No pain
However I have had a setback and would appreciate advice/comments.
Started getting pain in shoulders and thighs a few weeks ago, prescribed painkillers co codamol and then nauseous and skipped meals because of it. Lost weight rapidly. Stoppped pain killers ( obviously) Spoke to consultant and gp and was prescribed anti nausea pills and told to take morphine type pain killers by the consultant ( I resisted).
Had holiday booked in Spain so my wife and I went with all the passenger assistence we could get. Managed to eat small meals prepared by wife and took anti nausea pills. Still pain in shoulders and thighs( used ibruprofen rub).
Started to vomit spontaneously ( note: not after meals) with bile and other darker substances. Stopped the anti nausea pills.
Feeling very weak so returning home to UK early to further consult with medics.
Any advice appreciated
