Hi, I had my first round of Chemo and today is day 3. I tried the cold cap but started developing a headache, I persevered but had to ask them to remove it mid treatment. Since then I’ve had a headache which started just above the eyes for the first two days but now today, day 3, it’s like a full tension headache (but uncomfortable, not overly painful).
I’m blaming the cold-cap and have read this can be normal but I’m after some reassurance from you really as your mind does go into overdrive doesn’t it?
I take my temperature before taking paracetemol and this morning I’ve taken a nurofen migraine instead.
Thanks for reading xx
Good Morning
Am sorry to see that you have just had your first round of chemo and have a headache that is worrying you.
I had chemotherapy last year and also used the cooling cap.
I often had headaches during the chemo treatments- and I think mine were caused by lots of different factors...... the anxiety of having the treatments, the dehydration from sickness, the steroid tablets, other medication I was on. I found it normal to have lots of aches and pains and just feel out of sorts for around a week on each treatment cycle. I also had a achy, uncomfortable feeling when my hair was starting to shed,
I would suggest to put your mind at rest maybe give your support line a quick call, mention the headache and they will be able to give you some reassurance. It is good that you are taking your temperature each morning and you can mention that to them. During my chemo I often rang the helpline number I was given and the nurses were always supportive.
Hope this helps
Jane
