3rd chemo on Monday

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Taina
Taina Member Posts: 166
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
hello, i'm getting my 3rd chemo on Monday. I'm on taxotere and cytoxan. I'm usually get sick 4-5 days after chemo. 2nd tx 5 minutes after the taxotere got very red on my face, chills, heartbeat was fast. I put some cold and wet towel on my face and made it better. I hope 3rd and 4th tx be better...this time i will take a benadril 1 hr before my tx. Doctor usually tells me to take it after my reaction but i'm prepare this tiem. Any comments???
I'm still not able to go back to work due to fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, shortness of breath, eyes burning/watery and insomnia.....
thanks for listening....

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  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
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    So sorry
    I am so sorry that you are having all of those bad side effects with chemo Taina. There will be an end to the chemo, and, I hope soon. Just remember it is killing all of the cancer cells in your body, so, just hang in there. You post anytime, we are here to listen always!

    Lex♥
  • chickad52
    chickad52 Member Posts: 497
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    Taina
    Sorry to hear you are having a difficult time with the chemo. I think we all have some kind of side effects. Some worse than others. I am also not working, I took a leave until I can feel better. My job is very physical and I have to be up by 3am. So I decided I needed to take care of myself first, as you do too!! Best of Luck to you and lots of Hugs!! Diane:)
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    chickad52 said:

    Taina
    Sorry to hear you are having a difficult time with the chemo. I think we all have some kind of side effects. Some worse than others. I am also not working, I took a leave until I can feel better. My job is very physical and I have to be up by 3am. So I decided I needed to take care of myself first, as you do too!! Best of Luck to you and lots of Hugs!! Diane:)

    How awful to have all of
    How awful to have all of that happen to you while you are on chemo. I hope it improves for you. Can your oncologist prescribe something to help you thru this?

    Leeza
  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
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    jnl said:

    How awful to have all of
    How awful to have all of that happen to you while you are on chemo. I hope it improves for you. Can your oncologist prescribe something to help you thru this?

    Leeza

    Sorry
    I sincerly hope that your next treatment and the future ones are better for you. You really need to discuss this with your oncologist. You may need some new meds to ease some of what you are going thru. Drink LOTS of water!

    Kristin ♥
  • Taina
    Taina Member Posts: 166
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    thanks
    thank you all for your comments...
    my doctor just presc new meds...
    i hope they work with my 3rd chemo on Monday...
    as of going back to work i think i should just take time
    to get all my energy back and not risk getting sick...
    thanks a lot....
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    Taina said:

    thanks
    thank you all for your comments...
    my doctor just presc new meds...
    i hope they work with my 3rd chemo on Monday...
    as of going back to work i think i should just take time
    to get all my energy back and not risk getting sick...
    thanks a lot....

    I hope your new meds work
    I hope your new meds work for you. Good luck with chemo on Monday. It is good that you can just take care of yourself.

    Leeza
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    jnl said:

    I hope your new meds work
    I hope your new meds work for you. Good luck with chemo on Monday. It is good that you can just take care of yourself.

    Leeza

    I just had my first chemo i
    I just had my first chemo i got a red face too. no hives I dont do well with benadryl hmmmm!
    I hpe this one goes better ! i am not working through this first four cycles at least. Be easy on yourself this is all tough!!!
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    carkris said:

    I just had my first chemo i
    I just had my first chemo i got a red face too. no hives I dont do well with benadryl hmmmm!
    I hpe this one goes better ! i am not working through this first four cycles at least. Be easy on yourself this is all tough!!!

    I hope this next chemo goes
    I hope this next chemo goes well for you I meant!!!
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
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    carkris said:

    I hope this next chemo goes
    I hope this next chemo goes well for you I meant!!!

    Hope your chemo goes easier
    Hope your chemo goes easier for you!

    ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
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    Welcome, Taina
    Chemo can be an incredibly difficult experience. Yet, please know that you'll make it through. Hoping the new/additional meds help a lot.

    We're all here to listen, share, support and encourage.

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