Whole head radiatin

Sorry u can't have stereotactic radiotherapy.

Yes, Gina' s probably  the go-to person re this.

Will b thinking of u next week x

Hi dianaA, how did it go yesterday with the treatment?

Just realised I'm a week out, due to Bank Hol. Sorry!

At least it means treatment should b all done n dusted.

Hi, yes done and dusted but am feeling quite rough now - headache and have been feeling sick, thrown up a couple of times - bit sure if I'd feel better to eat but don't really fancy anything and theimes I have eaten its all came back up!!

Any idea how long I can expect to feel like this? ? I have things to do and places to be but just cannot get myself feeling well enough to do anything apart from lie in my bed!!

advise very welcime

diana x

U may feel sick because you're hungry, rather than due to the treatment. Have u tried things like dry toast or ginger biscuits? The latter might help settle your stomach.

The headache could b dehydration of course.

Did they not give u any advice after the whole head radiation? The only person I know who's had it is Gina. I wonder whether it's worth posting in the main Brain tumours group or on" Ask a  Nurse"? Or ringing the helpline on 0808  808 0000

SorryI can't b of more use ..

Thank you for replying - I've started to feel a bit better thank goodness - I hate feeling sick!

managed to eat strawberries and evaporated milk - a bit weird but was what I fancied and kept it down too!  Also got a burst of energy and took the dog for a longer than usual walk, was very nice. Ready for sleep again now 

here's to a better day tomorrow - love and hugs and positive thoughts to you all

dianax

A little bit of what u fancy does u good - as they used to say.

Trouble with bursts of energy, u sometimes get more knackered later. I keep trying to pace myself coz if I do too much too many days in a row I'm well tired after.

That said, it's good while it lasts, doing things at a " normal" rate throughout the week lol 

Hope you're having a better day today?

Oh thank you so much - do feel much much better today - still really tired but have managed to keep food down! Took doggie for a short walk this evening - hoping tomorrow will be a good day too!  I ally must remember to pace myself I'm off to proms at Hyde park next Saturday - looking forward to this so much so will be reserving. My energy for then  Barry manilow is performing! I know he isn't everyone's cup of tea but he is a legend I'm very excited!

hugs to you

dianax

Hi Diana

Glad to hear the treatment is all done, though not to hear about the stomach ache and throwing up. This lasted about two weeks after, rather than just the week I was told.

I was told this was because the full brain could cause swelling of the tumours which should settle.

Tiredness like you I just wanted to lie in my bed, I was told it would peak about 4 weeks after than energy would come back.

If you're still being sick anti sickness meds are a life saver.

Hope you continue to feel better. Got to feel ready to sway along to Barry Manilow