Headache

FormerMember over 5 years ago

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Morning,

Having started large dose of chemo on Tuesday, i hadnt been too bad until last night. Just before falling asleep i had dreadful pains in my head. I dont get many headaches and nothing ever as frightening as this. Had to get emergency advice. They think dehydration, i had a few tests done. Im drinking loads today but if anyone has similar experience it would be appreciated.

Thanks

Sue.

rily over 5 years ago

Hi Sue . It is not uncommon to have headaches or any other strange after effects of chemo. As you have been told, dehydration is common and you need to drink about 2 litres of water during the day. Mild headache tablets also help, but if things don't get better or get worse, you should have a contact number on your chemo record to call. Best wishes.

Best wishes to All, rily.

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FormerMember over 5 years ago in reply to rily

Thanks for that. Im drinking lots. I dont want that to happen again. Scary.

BLANKET over 5 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Hi Sue

Good advice from rily there, as always.

I had chemo for breast cancer years ago & there was indeed some strange side effects, one girls tongue went black! It's only after you've had your treatment that you realise that the chemo caused it.

Take care x

FormerMember over 5 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Try Robinsons Lemon Barley Water. Someone online suggested it to me and it does make drinking lots much easier.Hope your're feeling a bit better now.

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