Thirst and chemo

Wittie

I'm with you!  Am on 5th EC cycle (of 6) and of late have a thirst that I just can't quench with any liquid of this world.  I also wake throughout the night for drinks (and blummin random toilet visits too).

I believe that its a really healthy thing to drink lots of water/water based drinks ( as long as not too much sugar!) as its helping you expel the chemo and dead cells from your body.  You don't say how much you're drinking?  Worth checking how much is too much as you can dilute the good stuff (yes there may be some left!) too much.

Drinking water does, amongst many other fabulous things give you energy so your point re being tired doesn't surprise me.

Sam

HiYorkshire_defector 

Sam

Hopefully no6 EC on weds (delayed from last week ) Feel like the water bottle is an extension to the arm lol It sits on bedside cabinet overnight so every time the wake up call for toilet visits  arrives I n replenish fluid

Like you I believe it keeps energy levels up and flushes system . 

when water tastes like  thru the day I have discovered no added sugar dandelion and burdock and cream soda at Morrisons . Lovely  taste but not too much cos of additives .

SEs. Still manageable even with first Bisphosphonate added at no 4 ,but nausea lasting longer with each cycle can't wait to finish with that SE . Herceptin injection next in Jan .

Keep well 

Margaret x

Thank you both, reassuring to see it isn’t just me who has a water bottle permanently by her side! And with you on the nightly drinking too! I used to drink very little before chemo so I guess at least a healthy habit I might keep longer term...

I think it's normal as my unit said chemotherapy does "dry you out" but maybe mention it if you're waking up at night and peeing lots because (I'm sure it not!) It can be a sign of type 2 diabetes xxxx

Hi all I had my first EC chemo on Friday and yes I was thirsty but what ever I drank made me feel sick as a dog today is the first day I’ve felt human and tips on how to drink more would be gratefully received 

i know I should drink but  

Hi  

unfortunately nausea is common on EC I'm due no 6  tomorrow . If it continues to stop you drinking or eating or you vomit   tell your team ,they can change your anti sickness tablets .

I found in the early cycles the nausea only lasted about 4/5 days . It is a case of trying different things your taste buds change and things you used to enjoy taste foul . 

Try ginger and lemon tea or other ginger infusions . I carry a water bottle so I can constantly sip small amounts . Morrisons sell no added sugar lemonade etc . 

I also eat fluid as in home made leak and potato soup made with stock cube so in effect taking in a lot of fluid . Jelly is good as well . Ice lolly or sorbet helps to freshen mouth . 

Sorry can't  give you a definitive answer it really is a case of trying everthing .

Once I realised It was nausea rather than actually vomiting ( I was never actually sick ) I made myself eat little and often ..weirdly enough I feel  better when I eat .

All I can say is hopefully you over the worst now .I kept a diary so I could see the pattern of SE then you can plan for good days 

You can usually get a feeling of new normal around day 15 as you build up ready for next cycle .

hope you feel better soon 

Margaret x

Hi Julius 

I’m on my 1st Cycle of EC - and I also found i was extremely thirsty & dry icky mouth. And felt really sick the first 4 days. I drank squash, peppermint tea and ginger tea .... these helped (was totally off tea & coffee) !! I just couldn’t do plain water .... I actually vomited in the night on day one 5 times. Had to get a jab of anti sickness to stop it :( 

ive asked the oncologist to subscribe something stronger the day before chemo ... so let’s see how that goes !!

Round 2 is on Monday !!!!! Let’s do this .... 

And thank you @Margaret for your advice - I will try some of those tips 

Big warm hugs xx 

Roni 

I found soup really helpful as well, you get your healthy veggies, easy to digest and liquids! Am also finding I have gone off sweet stuff and teas, so any kind of soup or broth really works well for me 

Thanks everyone I’ve asked hubby to get some mint tea also the ginger tea 

hopefully it’ll settle the reflux too ( never had that before all this) 

my usual coffee is unbelievably disgusting  although I’ve tried latte toffee nut today and it tastes okayish better then anything else I’ve tried so far 

veg soup is a great idea 

hope your all doing okay and SE aren’t too bad for you  xxx

Thanks again Margaret your so so helpful always I never thought of jelly and ice pops/lollies great idea it’s worth a try 

ive got a water bottle with times on the side to help me make sure to drink but the thought of it hitting my stomach ( even now day 6 ) I just dread it ( think I need to toughen up  Stop being a whimp) 

i will speak to my chemo team and ask for advice thank you so much xx