Has anyone else had two radio sessions yesterday to make up for Xmas bank holidays? It’s only my first week of treatment and I feel dreadful today. Really nauseous, tired, my tummy is all bloated and any clothing round my waist feels like it’s a few sizes too small. Feel very tearful. Family all being amazing but it’s a struggle to keep a chipper Xmas day face on. Domperidone helps but not enough and doesn’t last very long. Sorry to be a bit bah humbug but really hoping that with today and two more days off I’ll perk up again
Oh you poor thing- not surprised you feel a bit Bah humbug after that and it must be hard to keep a brave face up today.
I have never heard of anyone having a double dose and know that many forum members went through treatment over the last Christmas period. Maybe others can share if they had that experience.
Dont try and hold it together for everyone else’s sake. If you need to go and rest, then do that. This is a pretty tough treatment and I’m sure that your family would want you to do whatever’s right for you. It can all feel quite pressured at this time of year but some of that can be the pressure we put on ourselves, not wanting to let others down.
I really hope that you start to feel a bit better soon.
Sending hugs xx
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