Hi
I have just had my first dose of chemotherapy and am having weird electric shock like symptoms throughout my body almost hourly since I'm home accompanied by sweating profusely has any body else experienced this
Hi and welcome to the community. Chemo can have different effects on people, but any adverse effects need to be reported. You should have been given a chemo record book with a contact number to call if you have any worries. In these strange times we are in, the lines may not be open, and so If you cannot contact the hospital, I would strongly recommend you call NHS 111. Not trying to worry you, but high temperatures need to be investigated. Best wishes.
Hi well I ended up in hospital for 3 weeks with neuro toxicity and sepsis but have now been given a date for further chemotherapy which is the same as before but a reduced dosage over a longer time I am going to give it a try but am scared as I almost died during that bad reaction
Hi , that was some reaction and very scary I can imagine for you. I am glad that you’ve returned to tell us that you survived !
I have noticed that these were your first posts and the only group that you’ve joined. I wondered if you had found the bowel group. I will put the link below for you to get there quicker.
https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer/discussions
I was thinking that as you mention you feel scared or apprehensive about starting chemo again that talking and getting support from others on the same chemo drug might help. I have been on immunotherapy and I’m about to restart next week and I’ve found it useful to post in my cancer group (melanoma) to get a bit of support while waiting.
best wishes
Take care KT
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007