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  • lou3863
    lou3863 Member Posts: 9
    First treatment

     Finished my first round of chemo at doctors now on pump....Just got back to work. Comment was made I was pale. tell me if this is all in my head... Tried to eat a few crackers( that's all I had at my desk).  Pain up both sides of jaw only lasted a few seconds. Also I have a headache.  If anyone else had these let me know. I have the pump on and feel okay other than that jaw pain and slight headsache.  Thanks for letting me vent  Everyone have a wonderful afternoon!

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,796 Member
    lou3863 said:

    First treatment

     Finished my first round of chemo at doctors now on pump....Just got back to work. Comment was made I was pale. tell me if this is all in my head... Tried to eat a few crackers( that's all I had at my desk).  Pain up both sides of jaw only lasted a few seconds. Also I have a headache.  If anyone else had these let me know. I have the pump on and feel okay other than that jaw pain and slight headsache.  Thanks for letting me vent  Everyone have a wonderful afternoon!

    Chemo yellow

    I was an odd, pale yellow throughout most of my chemo. I called it Chemo Yellow. 

    And yes, that shooting sensation on the first bite, quite something and very normal. Try to make your first bite of food, something warm, or the sensation will be a huge jolt and you may feel like you can't swallow. 

    Headaches come and go. If it persists, be sure and talk to your Onc nurses. I don't remember headaches as such, but my head was fuzzy, like there was cotton wool stuffed in my forehead. 

    You're on a roll now, with your first chemo pretty much done with. Just get that pump unhooked tomorrow, and you'll be good to go until your next round. 

    Trubrit

  • lou3863
    lou3863 Member Posts: 9
    Thanks

    Thanks for the answer Nice to know it is a side effect. Do not want to be a complainer but just do not know what is real anymore.

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,796 Member
    lou3863 said:

    Thanks

    Thanks for the answer Nice to know it is a side effect. Do not want to be a complainer but just do not know what is real anymore.

    You're not a complainer

    It is good to be informed, but sometimes we just don't get the information before the something happens, so coming on the forum and asking was the best thing you could do. That is what we are here for. 

    Trubrit

  • Sandralb
    Sandralb Member Posts: 6
    I'm new here also, my husband

    I'm new here also, my husband has the pump you are getting. The doctor said he can shower with the pump but he chooses not to.  He showers the day it goes on and while he has it on he sponge bathes.  Be cause his has a strap that goes over his shoulder he takes a belt and straps it around his waist because he isn't able to handel the movement of the pump.  Like I told him you have to do what feels right for you.