Happy Birthday

jennN
jennN Member Posts: 40
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi All,

I've been reading your posts and finally had time to register so I could post something. I can't sleep and it's 1:53a.m. Yesterday 10/12 was my 41st b-day. What a far cry from my surprise 40th b-day. My whole face,neck,and chest broke out in an acne rash. It's only been 10 days since my first chemo treatment and I wasn't expecting this. It's horrible. I called the nurse and she really didn't have any suggestions. I won't see the doctor until the 23rd. Does anyone else have suggestions. I'll be losing my hair any day and would really rather not look like I have a pimple rash too.

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  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #2
    Nice to meet you!
    Jenn although I am very sorry you have to be here I am very happy you found us as this site is filled with many caring individuals. Now that said I would suggest you go to the Emergency room and let have that rash checked. Anytime one has chemo there can be unexpected complications, its best to have any oddities checked out quickly. Hope to hear from you soon!

    RE
  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl Member Posts: 1,565
    #3
    Welcome jenn!
    Yeah,I would have that checked also. For peace of mind .Nice avatar-it's different and I like it!
  • Jadie
    Jadie Member Posts: 723
    #4
    Hi Jenn and welcome
    Don't spaz. It probably is a reaction to the chemo. Once my hands broke out in a solid rash and itched like crazy. Then once my arms broke out, but in a different kind of rash. Everyone reacts differently. But I agree that it is always best to check with your doctor.

    Hugs
    Jadie<3
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #5
    Hi, Jenn. Just wanted to
    Hi, Jenn. Just wanted to welcome you. I agree with everyone else and think you should definately get that rash checked out. Better safe than sorry. Let us know what you find out. Take care.
  • Deb1969
    Deb1969 Member Posts: 165
    #6
    My 40th birthday was Oct
    My 40th birthday was Oct 7th, I spent it getting my second round of chemo. I have what sounds similar to what your describing. After my first treatment my face got very oily, I had large pimples to breakout on my face and chest, but I also got a fine, rough feeling rash on my neck and shoulders. I asked my onc bout it she said that it happens to some people. She gave me a Rx for Doxycycline which has helped the acne but I still have the rash.
    Deb
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #7
    Happy Birthday!
    Wanted to wish you a Happy Happy Birthday.......I would check with my oncologist and ask if it's okay to use a cortisone cream, you can buy it over the counter.....but check with him first.....Losing your hair will be traumatic, for a while, but I promise you, you will get used to it......I cried.......I call my bald head our "headlight/nightlight." Finished chemo so I have little peach fuzz and stubble....both different colors! Chemo is different for everyone......I never had the rash, but my skin did darken somewhat, especially the veins they used........Hang in there, easier said than done, I know!
    Best wishes
    Nancy
  • always
    always Member Posts: 256
    #8
    welcome
    Welcome Jenn

    I wanted to say hi and welcome you. I know noone wants to have to find this site. But the comfort and support is addictive and needed. I just got a port put in yesterday and haven't had any chemo yet...so I am no help other than to say hi and I know you will get good advice for these awesome warriors.

    always
    bec
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #9
    Welcome...
    and Happy Birthday! Not the type of Birthday any of us would wish for, but glad you found us. I have no suggestions as I did not go through chemo, but mainly wanted to welcome you to the boards. ♥Pammy
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #10
    Jadie said:

    Hi Jenn and welcome
    Don't spaz. It probably is a reaction to the chemo. Once my hands broke out in a solid rash and itched like crazy. Then once my arms broke out, but in a different kind of rash. Everyone reacts differently. But I agree that it is always best to check with your doctor.

    Hugs
    Jadie<3</p>

    Sorry that your birthday
    Sorry that your birthday isn't what you expected. I hope that you called your oncologist or went to the emergency room and found out what is causing your rash. Let us know.

    Leeza
  • jennN
    jennN Member Posts: 40
    #11
    RE said:

    Nice to meet you!
    Jenn although I am very sorry you have to be here I am very happy you found us as this site is filled with many caring individuals. Now that said I would suggest you go to the Emergency room and let have that rash checked. Anytime one has chemo there can be unexpected complications, its best to have any oddities checked out quickly. Hope to hear from you soon!

    RE

    Nice to meet you.
    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply. I was worried after I heard from you and decided to go to the doctor in the a.m. But, when I woke up it seemed like it was getting better. So, I haven't gone in and it's Friday...but seems almost cleared up. So, hopefully by Sunday I'll be back to normal.

    Jen
  • jennN
    jennN Member Posts: 40
    #12
    outdoorgirl said:

    Welcome jenn!
    Yeah,I would have that checked also. For peace of mind .Nice avatar-it's different and I like it!

    Welcome jenn
    What is avatar?

    Jenn
  • jennN
    jennN Member Posts: 40
    #13
    Jadie said:

    Hi Jenn and welcome
    Don't spaz. It probably is a reaction to the chemo. Once my hands broke out in a solid rash and itched like crazy. Then once my arms broke out, but in a different kind of rash. Everyone reacts differently. But I agree that it is always best to check with your doctor.

    Hugs
    Jadie<3</p>

    Hi Jenn
    Thanks for writing. Yes, it was definitely a reaction to the chemo or the steroid. It ended up looking a bit better the following morning,so I didn't go in. Today,it's almost normal. Hopefully by Sunday I'll feel like myself again.

    Jen
  • jennN
    jennN Member Posts: 40
    #14
    MyTurnNow said:

    Hi, Jenn. Just wanted to
    Hi, Jenn. Just wanted to welcome you. I agree with everyone else and think you should definately get that rash checked out. Better safe than sorry. Let us know what you find out. Take care.

    Hi Jenn
    Thanks for writing. The rash ended up getting better. Thank goodness.

    Jen
  • jennN
    jennN Member Posts: 40
    #15
    jnl said:

    Sorry that your birthday
    Sorry that your birthday isn't what you expected. I hope that you called your oncologist or went to the emergency room and found out what is causing your rash. Let us know.

    Leeza

    sorry about birthday
    My rash ended up getting better. Hopefully I'll be totally normal by Sunday.

    Jen
  • jennN
    jennN Member Posts: 40
    #16
    Deb1969 said:

    My 40th birthday was Oct
    My 40th birthday was Oct 7th, I spent it getting my second round of chemo. I have what sounds similar to what your describing. After my first treatment my face got very oily, I had large pimples to breakout on my face and chest, but I also got a fine, rough feeling rash on my neck and shoulders. I asked my onc bout it she said that it happens to some people. She gave me a Rx for Doxycycline which has helped the acne but I still have the rash.
    Deb

    40th b-day
    Isn't Doxycycline a steroid? I think that's what I'm taking. I'm comfy in my chair or I'd get up and check. Pitiful isn't it?

    Jen
  • jennN
    jennN Member Posts: 40
    #17
    always said:

    welcome
    Welcome Jenn

    I wanted to say hi and welcome you. I know noone wants to have to find this site. But the comfort and support is addictive and needed. I just got a port put in yesterday and haven't had any chemo yet...so I am no help other than to say hi and I know you will get good advice for these awesome warriors.

    always
    bec

    welcome
    How is your port doing? I found it uncomfortable the first week. I'm getting used to it now...it's about 3 weeks post op.now.
    Jen
  • jennN
    jennN Member Posts: 40
    #18
    Akiss4me said:

    Welcome...
    and Happy Birthday! Not the type of Birthday any of us would wish for, but glad you found us. I have no suggestions as I did not go through chemo, but mainly wanted to welcome you to the boards. ♥Pammy

    welcome
    Thanks for the welcome. Are you a friend of someone with B/C?

    Jen
  • tommaseena
    tommaseena Member Posts: 1,769
    #19
    jennN said:

    welcome
    Thanks for the welcome. Are you a friend of someone with B/C?

    Jen

    Pammy
    Jen,
    Pammy went through radiation so she is one of our wonderful sisters.
    She is a great story teller as well as a wealth of information.

    Hugs,
    Margo
  • laurissa
    laurissa Member Posts: 773
    #20
    Hi, jenn
    Happy Birthday, what a difference a year makes. I didn't get a rash, just a hemmorrhoid from all the digestive trouble I had. It's been 12 days since my first and my hair is starting to shed. I guess we'll have to put vanity on hold for awhile during this treatment. It's the pits, but necessary. I hope you're well.

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