Hello all!
Last week I had the short but strong 5 day treatment radiotherapy at the Royal Marsden. Sadly I have had a really bad reaction probably due to the fact I have Multiple Sclerosis as well! I’m feeling really poorly and getting severe headaches/migraines and visual disturbances. Was an in patient over the weekend as pain was so bad. Am feeling really low today as just can’t get to see my friends and have hugs! Am hoping I start to feel better soon! Any tips anyone for the lethargy/sickness/headaches?
Hi Rachel,
sorry to hear you are feeling so poorly.
We have a Radiotherapy group - it’s called June Radiotherapy Club. There are loads of ideas, support and chat on there.
I am 9 days post treatment and also had the 5 days. I am so sore now too. I can’t even have anything touching my nipple. Have you tried antihistamine? The Radiotherapy nurse advised it yesterday and it has helped loads. I also have a gel ice pack wrapped in a cloth on my chest at the moment and it’s cooling it down loads.
claire x
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