So I've had my first chemo on Wednesday. Mild headache on Thursday, which ramped up Friday. Had to put my head down in the afternoon. I've had the runs since Friday night but there is no let up. The drugs aren't doing anything to alleviating it. No temperature though. Eating is a challenge. Everything is tasteless and I have to psyche myself up to eat.
I've been avidly drinking 3-3.5litres of water, slathering moisturiser twice a day. I can't stand the smell of the unscented lotions.
I've woken up, my kidneys feel bruised and I ache.
Having a pyjama day!
Hi Stella
I'm day9 after chemo and diarrhea hasn't stopped. My food intake is down to 1 dessert spoon of plain yoghurt with a little salt a day and that is because I have to take meds. I can't eat anything sweet. The lotions and cleanser are making constantly nauseous, so the thought of food is a non starter for most of the day.
I'm not sure upping my dose from 70% is wise. On the plus side my sugar levels are down. 
Temp & BP are ok, so no infection.
I'm waiting for the assessment unit to call me in to do a check up.
Thanks for the advice though.
Sledge x
Day 10
So far the last two days I've been back & forth to the Emergency Assessment unit. I was severely dehydrated and I was my kidneys weren't functioning properly. So pumped with 3 bags of fluids yesterday and 2 more today.
If we can fix the diarrhoea I may be able to up the dose.
I've fixed the issue with the lotion and cleanser so I can finally eat.
The team at the Unit have been great and worked with me to find solutions to the side effects.
Feeling more positive for the next cycle.
Hi Lee
I think I've slept most of today, hence the late response.
The lotion issue. Someone on the BC forum here suggested I use Neal Yard's professional body & face lotion. Although pricey I gave it a go. I can still smell the content but it's very faint. I also 
placed the cleanser to Sanex Zero. As a result I have finally been able to eat and control the nausea. So happy days
Sledge x
