Quick question ladies - how rough should I feel lost chemo?
I started EC\T last Thursday - fatigue is shocking, had to cancel my holiday today and have literally been horizontal all day. I know advice is to get fresh air and exercise, but I had to lie down after just getting up for the loo and dressing my little one.
the nausea is bareable, I'm eating little and often and drinking plenty
anyone else experienced this???
It effects everyone differently. I was like you. Others are not so bad. Rest lots and keep drinking water. Check your temperature regularly and call your chemo unit if it feels like you should. I was hospitalised twice with zero neutrophils even though I didn’t have a raised temperature. I just felt dreadful. Chemo unit checked my blood and I had no neutrophils. If that happens you need iv antibiotics urgently, so get checked if you don’t feel right. Best of luck with treatment. It’s not great but you will get through it. X
Hey and welcome, I'm so sorry to hear that your chemo has made you feel so rough. I hope you start to feel better soon.
I just wanted to pop by and add the link here to the 'June Chemotherapy chat' and you may find it helpful to post in this thread with any questions or for any advice. The link is to June's thread, and on the 1st of each month I create a new thread for that month, so you can pop by there any time you like.
I hope this helps, sending lots of love, hugs and healing to you right now, I hope you start feeling better soon.
Alex xxxxx
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