I have had 2 sessions of chemo now and I keep getting this sunburn feeling around my shoulders, back, neck and tops of my arms. I have EC and dexatoxcil. Also I get sore eyes. Has anyone else had these ssymptoms after chemo. The first time round wasn't so bad but this time is twice as bad. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thank You Ruby, mine is literally from my shoulders upwards, I have a picc flush Tuesday so I'll mention it then
I get very sore eyes, and the sensitive skin feeling, it’s odd some of these chemo side effects x
It's not very nice, and with the hot and cold flushes it's exhausting. I feel sad for everyone going through this, its really not easy x
I agree, I also get the hot and cold flushes, in fact almost every round something new has appeared, I’m covered in spots, small little blister rash with puffy, runny eyes atm and chemo again on Tuesday. I know it could be a lot worse watching some people I’m sharing the ward with but the cumulative effect of lots of smaller issues can bring you down, diahorrea, constipation, etc! We’ll get there, big hugs x
Aww you poor thing, how many chemo sessions have you had? I hope today goes OK for you. I hope you're nearly at the end of it, I have 4 more to go and I dread it every time. Sending hugs
6 of 7 today, each one has been different! I’m feel like cancer Forrest Gump, life is like a box of chocolates and you never know which one you’ll get x
Lol, Bless you're heart, only 1 more to go you sound very positive which is good. Hope today goes OK and no new symptoms xx
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