Oh dear Lord, I feel so Ill. Just 3 days of treatment and 30 to go I feel like I'm being poisoned. I have been given anti sickness tablets and morphine but they make me feel horrendous. I am so worried on how I can cope if this is just the beginning!!!
Hi Mecca,
I’m so sorry you’re feeling so ropey so early on! What is your chemo regime? Mine, as most in the UK now was a short mitomycin infusion on day 1 of treatment & capecitabine tablets twice a day 10-12 hrs apart each day of treatment throughout & although I took anti-sickness meds in the beginning I really didn’t need them. Most people seem to be ok with this chemo regime but I do know of the odd person that has had an adverse reaction. Do you have a thermometer to check your temperature if you’re feeling so unwell? I was told to get one & take my temperature twice a day & more regularly if I felt unwell & to call the chemo helpline if I spiked a temperature. There are lots of different anti-sickness meds too so maybe the one you’re taking isn’t working for you & can be replaced by a different kind. Don’t be afraid to give your team a call if you’re feeling really poorly as they’ll be able to offer you the best advise. If you don’t have a temperature I would go to bed & try & sleep.
I hope you start feeling a little better very soon.
Nicola
