I am new here too. I was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer together with HER2 positive. I had my first EC Chemo on Thursday 10th June. I felt very upbeat about the treatment. Also opting for cold cap hair therapy. My concerns are some of the after effects....one in particular. I just cannot get rid of my migraine. I have tried paracetamol, topped up with Neurofen, all appropriately controlled. I drink plenty of water anyway. Have also tried a cooling band and a magnetic band ...all to no avail. Has anyone else experienced this type of headache which causes my eyes to hurt too? I should be very grateful of any advice given. Thank you. Kaz1959
Hello Kaz1959,
I am sorry you find yourself here - the place none of us wanted to find. In saying this, the knowledge from the ladies and gent's on this site is amazing. I am sure others will be along soon to help you.
I can't help with your questions, there is a 'thread' that starts each month relating to Chemo - I will add a link below, if you click on this, it will take you there and you can look at what others are saying, someone else may well of asked the same question, if not, just add/ask any question or concerns that are troubling you hopefully others will be along soon to give advise or/and answers.
I will also add a link to a thread called 'AWAKE' - everyone and anyone goes in here during the night time hours and also during the day. This thread talks about everything, has jokes, questions, concerns etc and we even have a 'virtual' guinea pig called Lucky Pants that comes along to the appointments - to let you know you are not alone you have all of us here supporting you.
Have a look at both the threads - most of all ask any questions you like, not matter what it is - we are all walking this path, albeit in different types of shoes.
Sending love and hugs xx
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