I’ve just completed three weeks of treatment so now half way through - 15 sessions done out of 28.
No skin issues yet but I’m bracing myself.
Bowel movements are incredibly painful and knock me out for a few hours afterwards. I asked for more pain relief today and have oramorph. I must take paracetamol regularly.
Otherwise side effects are annoying but manageable, nausea and tiredness mainly. I do have vup Al itching so they also provided cream for that - could be radiotherapy but also could be peri/menopause.
I hope this is useful for anyone about to start treatment - it’s a pain but doable.
Onto week 4 - the homeward stretch!
Hi AuroraHunter , it’s good to hear that you’re powering through those treatments but I’m sorry that you’re experiencing difficulties with going to the loo. I suffered constipation throughout & some days I literally felt that I’d pass out on the toilet! I cranked up the stool softeners which helped but there was still discomfort down to the skin reaction from the radiotherapy. On a positive note it’s good to hear that your skin is holding up, my reaction sounds very much like your own & started in the vulva area. Are you taking anti-nausea meds? If so maybe ask for a different one there’s so many different ones out there & yes I feel your pain with the fatigue, that was one of the most prevalent side effects for me & unlike general tiredness you just cannot power through fatigue can you? You’re on the homeward stretch now so keep on checking off those days & you’ll be at the end before you know it.
Nicola
