Hi all
i had intended. Being in touch after my first chemo session, but come the Friday (session was on the Wednesday) I really wasn’t very well with unbelievable joint pains and totally unable to sleep. I was in the cancer assessment unit on the Saturday where they gave me oramorph and paracetamol and ibuprofen gel. Told me to take it regularly. On Monday I was back in medical assessment unit with a temp spike. Sent home with week of antibiotics. Things started to improve a bit. I also had really bad stomach cramps and acid reflux. I was concerned chemo affecting my IBS.
then after my NADIR bloods my creatinine levels were too high so was taken in for I’ve fluids. Tested again and taken in again two days later.
i had my second chemo on 2nd June. Again first two days ok. But fri onwards not good. This time creatinine levels fine but magnesium levels down a bit so given supplement and told to stop immediately if caused diarrhoea. Weekend as before despite taking the meds as instructed before. Diarrhoea so stopped meds and informed them. Terrible cramps, wind , losing appetite too now. Drinking plenty. Just feeling rubbish.
I had intended aiming for 4 sessions but right now don’t think I can repeat this especially as I hear effects are cumulative. When it’s bad I can barely move around house. Shuffling and stopping a lot. Living on your own doesn’t make it any easier.
anyone else in similar situation? Chemo is precautionary. Tumour removed with hysterectomy et al I March. That was a breeze compared with this.
BMW
Hello Bonnie
im sorry to hear the difficulty with chemo
my mummy is also receiving chemo fir a recurrence of endometrial cancer... she’s had 4 sessions and 2 more to go...
Yes it’s tough but she’s determined to get “it over with” and is now in bit of a rhythm in the sense that she knows the first week is going to be awful but she perks up in week 2 and 3...
i can imagine it being hard when you live alone. Do you have any family or friends who can help with cooked meals?
keep going. You’ve got this and will win... chin up and keep soldiering on
lots of love 
️ xxxx
Hi Bonnie B. So sorry to read you're having a bad time with your chemo sessions. Some ladies breeze through it others have a hard time of it.
It might be helpful to take a look at the Chemotherapy pages here on the forum. Just click on the link and you might get some more answers.
The very worst thing is when medication causes constipation or diarrhoea. In one way or another you're in a horrible situation. Perhaps also Ask a Nurse for some guidance but there may be a delay or two or three days until they get back to you.
Sending gentle hugs, Barb xx
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Barb xx
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I do hope the cancer assessment unit can work out the breathlessness, and give you a good check over. I am glad you found the chemo book helpful. These special units are a god send for people as they have the knowledge and expertise to help you the best as possible.
Sending you a big gentle bear hug 
_GBear Xxxx
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_GBear Xxxx
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