Hi,
I was doing nicely and 4 days after treatment I thought all my bits were healing but day 5 and again today it seems to have got worse again
Is this normal ?
xxx
Hello JET1414
I'm afraid so, yes; symptoms can reach their peak in the two weeks after treatment ends so you really are at the sharp end of treatment now. But take heart that in only a few days time you should see a rapid improvement (without any regression) and life starts to look more normal again. A new normal sometimes, but nothing compared to what you have been through.
Gentle healing hug - you are nearly there.
Irene xx
Hi!
Yes that was what happened to me- I thought I was really jammy but then it started to flare up. I think it’s all part of the healing process. I know we are all different but also similar!
It will pass I promise you.
Big hugs
Happyflower xx
Thank you so much for that info, I couldn’t believe it was getting even worse….but now I know it’s part of the process I am feeling positive again.
xxxx
Thank you, I was so disappointed for the pain and swelling to have receded only to flare up again….but hopefully the next few days will see an improvement again without another flare up
Hi Jet I’m a week post treatment and just the same has happened here! By Day 4 I felt like things were settling down and then the last few days have been dreadful. Lots of pain and even incontinence! And my fatigue is worse than it’s ever been! Keep counting down - we’ll get there! Xxx
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