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mom2greatkids
mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
in Ovarian Cancer #1
If I didn't know better I would think I was pregnant. LOL! Last week I wanted poptarts. (never ate any as there were none in the house). Today it's a watermelon. I just sent my sister a text message asking her to pick one up on her way home from work after while.

Anyone else have strange cravings? Also last week after my treatment, I only wanted cold, sweet things, or creamy foods such as mashed potatoes or mac and cheese. It's kinda strange. Oh well, no one ever said this disease was "normal." Sometimes I just try to make lighter of it, just to keep myself from falling apart.

Praying for all of us daily.

Carla

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  • leesag
    leesag Member Posts: 621 Member
    #2
    Cravings
    Ginger Ale
    French Fries
    Red Wine (lots of red wine!)
    and
    Fruit
    ;)
  • joan60
    joan60 Member Posts: 89
    #3
    cravings
    Can't say if I had any certain food cravings, all I wanted was to be able to taste anything, although french fries covered with ketchup hit the spot. I couldn't taste salt.
    Whatever your cravings are, eat up and enjoy!!!
    Joan
  • kikz
    kikz CSN Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    #4
    joan60 said:

    cravings
    Can't say if I had any certain food cravings, all I wanted was to be able to taste anything, although french fries covered with ketchup hit the spot. I couldn't taste salt.
    Whatever your cravings are, eat up and enjoy!!!
    Joan

    For a while I couldn't eat enough
    sweet pickles. If I even saw the jar, I had to have some. I didn't even crave pickles when I was pregnant 30 years ago. It's over now.

    Karen
  • cfont11
    cfont11 CSN Member Posts: 115
    #5
    Cravings
    Ice cream and mac and cheese. Could have eaten it for every meal for awhile. Cravings stopped after treatment ended but i still love mac and cheese!
  • jbeans888
    jbeans888 CSN Member Posts: 313
    #6
    Cravings
    I remember craving the following:
    French fries w/ ketchup
    Ice cream
    Fruit
    Salad
    Chicken McNuggets!!!!?

    This disease is weird!
  • Mwee
    Mwee Member Posts: 1,338 Member
    #7
    YES - strange cravings post chemo days
    I think for me it's the massive amounts of steroids. I get wierd cravings and they become almost obsessive thoughts. All I can think about AND THEN if I get that item, it doesn't even taste good!
    Some of the usual suspects:
    pizza!
    chicken wings
    ice pops
    fresh fruit and berries
    tomato and mayo sandwiches...... and the list goes on :)
    (((HUGS))) Maria
  • Susan777
    Susan777 Member Posts: 97 Member
    #8
    Watermelon
    I cant get enough watermelon. I also cant seem to taste chocolate or coffee any longer. I crave watermelon, corn, toast and jam, avacados, sweet pickles and macadamia nuts. I have not lost a single pound!

    Susan
  • mom2greatkids
    mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
    #9
    Susan777 said:

    Watermelon
    I cant get enough watermelon. I also cant seem to taste chocolate or coffee any longer. I crave watermelon, corn, toast and jam, avacados, sweet pickles and macadamia nuts. I have not lost a single pound!

    Susan

    Susan, my sister bought a
    Susan, my sister bought a watermelon last night. Corn has been on my list. I can't imagine not being able to taste chocolate. I would eat a rock if it were covered in chocolate :)
  • Susan777
    Susan777 Member Posts: 97 Member
    #10
    mom2greatkids said:

    Susan, my sister bought a
    Susan, my sister bought a watermelon last night. Corn has been on my list. I can't imagine not being able to taste chocolate. I would eat a rock if it were covered in chocolate :)

    chocolate rocks
    I really do miss chocolate and coffee. I still drink my AM Joe, but it just doesnt taste the same. Chocolate doesnt taste the same either. Hoping my taste buds return to normal after chemo!
  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 CSN Member Posts: 1,183 Member
    #11
    Susan777 said:

    chocolate rocks
    I really do miss chocolate and coffee. I still drink my AM Joe, but it just doesnt taste the same. Chocolate doesnt taste the same either. Hoping my taste buds return to normal after chemo!

    I wanted icecream
    during tx. and toast and tea, Couldn't stomach my beloved coffee for the first few days. I always wanted a cold drink..especially a cold beer,,but I didn't dare. Now I having some once in a while...and my ultimate must have...chips and lots of them. I craved the salt...val
  • wfisaac
    wfisaac CSN Member Posts: 60
    #12
    Watermelon called my name!
    It's funny to see all the others that craved watermelon, as well. I could not get enough of it. That and I craved a cup of ice from one of the fast food places. Wendy's had the best ice. And even though I have been done with chemo for a year my tastes have really changed. I used to love breaded mushrooms and now the thought of them make my stomach queasy. I used to not drink coffee and I find myself now fighting the urge to get some.
  • mom2greatkids
    mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
    #13
    wfisaac said:

    Watermelon called my name!
    It's funny to see all the others that craved watermelon, as well. I could not get enough of it. That and I craved a cup of ice from one of the fast food places. Wendy's had the best ice. And even though I have been done with chemo for a year my tastes have really changed. I used to love breaded mushrooms and now the thought of them make my stomach queasy. I used to not drink coffee and I find myself now fighting the urge to get some.

    I like the ice from Sonic.
    I like the ice from Sonic. Since my surgery I have been trying to eat fish at least a couple of times each week. I would "fry" it in olive oil and sprinkle with black seasoning (usually Talipa fish). Anyway, since my second chemo treatment in July, I can't stand the texture of fish unless it's deep fried. (not good). I try to avoid fried foods when possible. It's really strange. I have never liked coffee, still no temptation there LOL!

    The days immediately following my 3rd treatment, I wanted things that were cold and sweet. (yep ice cream, sherbert, smoothies, etc.) Also I wanted creamy foods like mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. I couldn't hardly stand the taste of any meats for a few days. Just really weird the way chemo effects everyone so differently.

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