Thinking of you, Liz

Hi Liz

Just wanted to say that I will be thinking of you tomorrow as you start your new journey.
It's always a little bit scary to start a new treatment. But after tomorrow you will no longer be a newbie. I bet that you must feel some relief at getting started. It is so hard to do the w/w. I've done plenty of it. When you feel up to it, please let us know how your first tx went. I will be keeping you close in heart tomorrow. Sending you great big hugs and wishes for an easy day.

(((hugs)))
Lisha

Also, thanks for the kind and positive words on my recent post. It helps so much to know that you all are always there for me...

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  • anliperez915
    anliperez915 Member Posts: 770
    Thank You Lisha
    Thank you Lisha, I'm a bit nervous about tomorrow...I've been thinking of that saying "be careful what you wish for". I've been having a lot of pain this past week, I think my nerves is making my pain act up or maybe its the stress. Well I'll keep you guys updated on how everything went. Thank you again and sending you a huge warm hug form TX.

    Sincerely,
    Liz
  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member

    Thank You Lisha
    Thank you Lisha, I'm a bit nervous about tomorrow...I've been thinking of that saying "be careful what you wish for". I've been having a lot of pain this past week, I think my nerves is making my pain act up or maybe its the stress. Well I'll keep you guys updated on how everything went. Thank you again and sending you a huge warm hug form TX.

    Sincerely,
    Liz

    Thinking of you...
    Hi Liz,
    Just wanted to let you know I said a big prayer last night AND this morning for you. You will probably be sleepy and off balance after your Rituxan today because of the pre-meds they will give you before starting the Infusion. I sleep through every infusion, so I hope you will too. It sure makes the long day go faster. Hope you have family there with you. I know you will do just fine sweetie. Let us know how it went. Much Love...Sue
    (FNHL-2-3A-6/10)
  • anliperez915
    anliperez915 Member Posts: 770
    allmost60 said:

    Thinking of you...
    Hi Liz,
    Just wanted to let you know I said a big prayer last night AND this morning for you. You will probably be sleepy and off balance after your Rituxan today because of the pre-meds they will give you before starting the Infusion. I sleep through every infusion, so I hope you will too. It sure makes the long day go faster. Hope you have family there with you. I know you will do just fine sweetie. Let us know how it went. Much Love...Sue
    (FNHL-2-3A-6/10)

    Hi Sue and Lisha
    Hi Sue and Lisha, just to give you the whole nine yards lol! Well I had my first treatment yesterday and I knew I was right about the "be careful what you wish for"!!! They gave me the Tylenol and Benadryl before the treatment and everything seemed fine until they added the Rituxan. About 10 minuted into it I started having severe pain in my lower back down to my legs it felt like my bones were going to break!!! I feel ashamed but I started to cry because I couldn't handle it, the nurse stopped it immediately and called my Onc. they gave me some more medicine for the pain which helped but then I started having really bad chills and couldn't stop shaking. I also couldn't breath to well and my blood pressure dropped to 80, man it was pretty bad! They restarted the medicine after an hour and had to go really slow from their on, I was on it for 8 hours. I'm just glad that my Oncologist was in the clinic and went to check up on me. Next time I think it will be better because the nurse will give me all the meds before starting the treatment. I feel really sore from my lower back down to my legs but other than that I feel OK. (((Hugs to both of you)))

    Sincerely,
    Liz
  • forme
    forme Member Posts: 1,161 Member

    Hi Sue and Lisha
    Hi Sue and Lisha, just to give you the whole nine yards lol! Well I had my first treatment yesterday and I knew I was right about the "be careful what you wish for"!!! They gave me the Tylenol and Benadryl before the treatment and everything seemed fine until they added the Rituxan. About 10 minuted into it I started having severe pain in my lower back down to my legs it felt like my bones were going to break!!! I feel ashamed but I started to cry because I couldn't handle it, the nurse stopped it immediately and called my Onc. they gave me some more medicine for the pain which helped but then I started having really bad chills and couldn't stop shaking. I also couldn't breath to well and my blood pressure dropped to 80, man it was pretty bad! They restarted the medicine after an hour and had to go really slow from their on, I was on it for 8 hours. I'm just glad that my Oncologist was in the clinic and went to check up on me. Next time I think it will be better because the nurse will give me all the meds before starting the treatment. I feel really sore from my lower back down to my legs but other than that I feel OK. (((Hugs to both of you)))

    Sincerely,
    Liz

    So sorry
    Sweet Liz

    I am so sorry that your first experience was so difficult. You must have been so scared. I would have cried too. Never feel ashamed!!!

    Whenever I have to receive any type of infusion, it must be given very very slowly. Even blood transfusions. I seem to always have some sort of reaction.

    Hopefully the next time all will work out. It's a learning experience. Docs can guess how someone will react, but everybody is different. Some just sail through.

    Peaceful healing to you this weekend. Just take it easy. Maybe watch a movie, but just rest.
    I'll pray that your pain and discomfort is short lived.

    Wish I could give you a real hug, but these (((hugs))) will have to do for now.
    I'll send you tons of positive healing as I fly over Texas on Sunday morning....

    Lisha
  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member

    Hi Sue and Lisha
    Hi Sue and Lisha, just to give you the whole nine yards lol! Well I had my first treatment yesterday and I knew I was right about the "be careful what you wish for"!!! They gave me the Tylenol and Benadryl before the treatment and everything seemed fine until they added the Rituxan. About 10 minuted into it I started having severe pain in my lower back down to my legs it felt like my bones were going to break!!! I feel ashamed but I started to cry because I couldn't handle it, the nurse stopped it immediately and called my Onc. they gave me some more medicine for the pain which helped but then I started having really bad chills and couldn't stop shaking. I also couldn't breath to well and my blood pressure dropped to 80, man it was pretty bad! They restarted the medicine after an hour and had to go really slow from their on, I was on it for 8 hours. I'm just glad that my Oncologist was in the clinic and went to check up on me. Next time I think it will be better because the nurse will give me all the meds before starting the treatment. I feel really sore from my lower back down to my legs but other than that I feel OK. (((Hugs to both of you)))

    Sincerely,
    Liz

    dang....
    Hi Liz,
    Dang..I was really praying you would luck out and have an easy go of it...so sorry it didn't happen that way. I can only imagine how scared you were! Before they even start my infusion I am given benedryl(25mg), tylenol and lorazapam(sp). Then about half and hour after that they start the Rituxan, and by then I'm usually droopy and starting to feel sleepy. I had to have my benedryl dose dropped after my first round from 50mg to 25mg because it caused my legs to be restless, but once we worked out all of the little bumps in getting a smooth infusion, it's been smooth sailing since. I'm sure each infusion will get easier for you, and it sounds like you are watched closely. I also had a slight closing of my throat on my first time, but like they did with you, stopping the infusion took care of that problem, and then it never happened again. Anyways...I promise it will get easier as you go, the first couple of times is always the hardest. Rest and be good to yourself and let your family take care of you this weekend. You may be a bit more fatigued next week, but it will pick up. Thanks for letting us know how it went...I was thinking about you the whole day! Much love...Sue (FNHL-2-3A-6/10)
  • jimwins
    jimwins Member Posts: 2,107

    Hi Sue and Lisha
    Hi Sue and Lisha, just to give you the whole nine yards lol! Well I had my first treatment yesterday and I knew I was right about the "be careful what you wish for"!!! They gave me the Tylenol and Benadryl before the treatment and everything seemed fine until they added the Rituxan. About 10 minuted into it I started having severe pain in my lower back down to my legs it felt like my bones were going to break!!! I feel ashamed but I started to cry because I couldn't handle it, the nurse stopped it immediately and called my Onc. they gave me some more medicine for the pain which helped but then I started having really bad chills and couldn't stop shaking. I also couldn't breath to well and my blood pressure dropped to 80, man it was pretty bad! They restarted the medicine after an hour and had to go really slow from their on, I was on it for 8 hours. I'm just glad that my Oncologist was in the clinic and went to check up on me. Next time I think it will be better because the nurse will give me all the meds before starting the treatment. I feel really sore from my lower back down to my legs but other than that I feel OK. (((Hugs to both of you)))

    Sincerely,
    Liz

    Hang in there :)
    Hey Liz (and everyone else).

    A reaction to Rituxan the first time is not unusual.
    I'm sorry you had to go through all of that.
    I think it will get better as they "tweak" and your body
    adjusts.

    Hang in there and big hugs to you!

    Jim
  • miss maggie
    miss maggie Member Posts: 929

    Hi Sue and Lisha
    Hi Sue and Lisha, just to give you the whole nine yards lol! Well I had my first treatment yesterday and I knew I was right about the "be careful what you wish for"!!! They gave me the Tylenol and Benadryl before the treatment and everything seemed fine until they added the Rituxan. About 10 minuted into it I started having severe pain in my lower back down to my legs it felt like my bones were going to break!!! I feel ashamed but I started to cry because I couldn't handle it, the nurse stopped it immediately and called my Onc. they gave me some more medicine for the pain which helped but then I started having really bad chills and couldn't stop shaking. I also couldn't breath to well and my blood pressure dropped to 80, man it was pretty bad! They restarted the medicine after an hour and had to go really slow from their on, I was on it for 8 hours. I'm just glad that my Oncologist was in the clinic and went to check up on me. Next time I think it will be better because the nurse will give me all the meds before starting the treatment. I feel really sore from my lower back down to my legs but other than that I feel OK. (((Hugs to both of you)))

    Sincerely,
    Liz

    Liz
    Dear Liz,

    I am so sorry for all the difficulty you had. I can just imagine how scared you were.
    It just goes to show, everyone is different. From the beginning of Rituxan treatment,
    4 weeks total, once weekly, I had no problem at all. So glad the nurses and oncologist
    were there for you.

    Never, never feel ashamed. Your body was reacting, therefore, the oncologist now knows
    how you will receive treatment in the future.

    God Bless and stay strong. Luv and hugs. Maggie
  • COBRA666
    COBRA666 Member Posts: 2,401 Member
    allmost60 said:

    dang....
    Hi Liz,
    Dang..I was really praying you would luck out and have an easy go of it...so sorry it didn't happen that way. I can only imagine how scared you were! Before they even start my infusion I am given benedryl(25mg), tylenol and lorazapam(sp). Then about half and hour after that they start the Rituxan, and by then I'm usually droopy and starting to feel sleepy. I had to have my benedryl dose dropped after my first round from 50mg to 25mg because it caused my legs to be restless, but once we worked out all of the little bumps in getting a smooth infusion, it's been smooth sailing since. I'm sure each infusion will get easier for you, and it sounds like you are watched closely. I also had a slight closing of my throat on my first time, but like they did with you, stopping the infusion took care of that problem, and then it never happened again. Anyways...I promise it will get easier as you go, the first couple of times is always the hardest. Rest and be good to yourself and let your family take care of you this weekend. You may be a bit more fatigued next week, but it will pick up. Thanks for letting us know how it went...I was thinking about you the whole day! Much love...Sue (FNHL-2-3A-6/10)

    Rituxan
    Liz,
    My first experience with R was not that bad. I got a burning in my throat and sinus cavities. They slowed it down but did not stop the infusion. It went fine from there. I know it was a scary experience and I am sure they deal with different types of reactions all the time. Still it is scary.John
  • anliperez915
    anliperez915 Member Posts: 770

    Liz
    Dear Liz,

    I am so sorry for all the difficulty you had. I can just imagine how scared you were.
    It just goes to show, everyone is different. From the beginning of Rituxan treatment,
    4 weeks total, once weekly, I had no problem at all. So glad the nurses and oncologist
    were there for you.

    Never, never feel ashamed. Your body was reacting, therefore, the oncologist now knows
    how you will receive treatment in the future.

    God Bless and stay strong. Luv and hugs. Maggie

    Thank you All
    Thank you, Lisha, Sue, John, Jim, and Miss Maggie!!!
    I still have some pain, I've taken some Aleve but they haven't really worked. I know that next time will be better, I'll ask my Onc for some pain medicine hopefully he'll give me something stronger. Thank you again for your support and for being there for me! I really do appreciate all of your advise and kind words. (((Hugs to all)))

    Sincerely,
    Liz

    p.s. Jim thank you! Hang in there sweetie my heart is with you!