Last Thursday, 25th January, was my last session of EC chemotherapy. I am hoping I don't need anymore chemotherapy because I have had terrible side effects from this and the previous Paciltaxil which I was having weekly but was halted after 8 weeks, due to peripheral neuropathy.
The care from the hospital has been fantastic, but I've been very poorly for a week following each dose of EC. I've not been sick, but I have felt sick and been in bed for most of each day. The taste of food can only be described as 'furry' and there have been times when I've not wanted to eat. I've been drinking soda water with cucumber and mint leaves in this last week as I've had so much sugar over the last few months. I have terrible bowel problems, although that could be from the neuropathy from the Paciltaxil which has affected my gut.
I'm hoping to start feeling better prior to my operation on the 28th February. A physio visited today as my legs are so weak. I'm disappointed that this wasn't addressed sooner as I feel I don't have enough time to regain enough strength before the operation. I've also had my second B12 injection as I was found to be deficient, so I'm hoping that will make some difference to nerve repair and fatigue.
