Sickness

Hi JustSue I assume they gave you Lanzaprozole to reduce stomach acid? That really helps reduce the sickness as a first start. I didn't get on with Meto (it just empties your stomach). There are alternatives - Cyclizine? I didnt take any but this worked really well for my friend who struggled with sickness.

I can't comment on the blood as I had a stoma (though now it comes out two holes instead of one!!!) But I did have a lot of mucous as things kick-off quite quickly. Your body gets used to the radiation and then I found at weekends, would inflame on Saturdays and calm a bit on Sundays. 

Hope this helps a bit and dont forget to use loads of Flamigel, three times a day, and wash with only water xx

Arh ok yes that would make sense. I feel like I need to reach but it’s just air/ burps coming out. I will have a chat to them today. 
I haven’t got any antacids so that may also be an option. 
Also haven’t got Flamigel. They gave me Epimax which is a paraffin cream so will also ask about that. 

I was wondering how you were getting on. We spoke when I was first diagnosed as I think we were at similar times. I hope things are going ok with you and you coming to the end of your treatment x

Hi JustSue ,

I’m sorry you’re experiencing issues so early in your treatment.

I see Willow26  has offered you some really good advice so I’ll not repeat it, just let your team know that the metoclopramide isn’t working for you & they’ll change it I’m sure. I took lansaprozole throughout as my only option for pain relief was paracetamol & ibuprofen & ibuprofen severely upsets my stomach.

I hope things settle down for you soon. 

Nicola 

Hello JustSue 

I can only reiterate what the others have said - let them know the effects of the medication.  And as for the blood and mucous - quite a number of forum members have experienced this very early on in treatment and were told it is the tumour breaking down - BUT I tell you this and please bear in mind I have no medical background!

Sending you lots of good wishes that your treatment goes well.

Irene xx

Hi JustSue I finished 7 weeks ago! It was okay, manageable. I didn't need pain relief, was religious with my skin routine and bought flamigel myself, then moved to Flaminal hydro and polymem dressings for the last two weeks (6-7). My skin didnt break until the 6th week thank goodness - and started to get better on day 9 after the 28th zap!

Drink loads of water and use a jug of water over the loo to wash down there gently. I also had peri-bottles next to each loo and reapplied cream after. Little cheeky wipe cotton towels helped.

I just watched a lot of Netflix and pottered round the house!

Since treatment, I find I get tired. I painted both my girls rooms this week and am exhausted! I also find that I leak a bit of mucous from my bum and of course vaginal dilators are needed! Things are much smaller down there....

It's a bit like childbirth....you sort of forget it all, are always tired and a bit sore after.

Good they are being so thorough - gotta get every bad cell....xx

I felt so much positivity from this post. Thank you