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special123
special123 CSN Member Posts: 22
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
i had my second chemo last Wednesday. I have been blessed that I have not had a lot of side effects, except after that darn shot....can't think of the name of it. Oh, and of course my hair is gone. After about three days of watchings it come out, I went to my stylist and we buzzed it. I was brave...NO TEARS. I suprised myself. After the shot, I feel like a have the flu for about 3 days after. My ankles and feet hurt soooooo bad. What is that about? My doctor says it's normal. Is there anything to help it.

Also, I cannot get used to wearing a wig. They are sooooo hot and uncomfortable. Does anyone know of a good brand that doesn't feel so constraining and HOT?

thanks!
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  • jamilou
    jamilou CSN Member Posts: 200
    #2
    Wigs
    I could never wear wigs either. I ended up buying pretty scarves and wearing them under my many hats. I had a hat for all occasions. I hope you can find something that works and that you feel comfortable with!
    Good luck and congratulations on two down!
    Jami
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  • groundeffect
    groundeffect CSN Member Posts: 639 Member
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    Wigs
    Hi special,

    Sorry to hear about the side effects! About a wig: have you tried a wig liner? I wore a wig with no problem, but my chemo was through a VERY cold winter here, and it was either a wig or a hat all the time!

    I hope some of the board ladies can make a suggestion about lighter wigs for you!

    Sue
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  • saundra
    saundra CSN Member Posts: 1,370 Member
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    Wigs
    Paula Young has some "Whisperlite" wigs that I wear. They are around $50. Go to the compamy websiteat paulayoung.com. I still prefer bandanas for quick trips to the grocery etc. Saundra
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  • jean b
    jean b CSN Member Posts: 77
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    shot
    Hi Special, What shot are you speaking of? Is it Neulesta?
    Jean
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  • LPack
    LPack CSN Member Posts: 645
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    shot
    Special,

    Is your shot neulasta? If so, I am calling it Neunasty!! Flu like symptoms for a couple days and then lower back pains/spasms in muscles and up my spine. Yukky, yukky, yukky!!

    But I guess this too shall pass................

    In His Grip,
    Libby
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  • special123
    special123 CSN Member Posts: 22
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    jean b said:

    shot
    Hi Special, What shot are you speaking of? Is it Neulesta?
    Jean

    shot
    I think so. Do you know of anything to help the hurting feet and ankles?
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  • special123
    special123 CSN Member Posts: 22
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    jean b said:

    shot
    Hi Special, What shot are you speaking of? Is it Neulesta?
    Jean

    shot
    I think so. Do you know of anything to help the hurting feet and ankles?
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  • LPack
    LPack CSN Member Posts: 645
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    special123 said:

    shot
    I think so. Do you know of anything to help the hurting feet and ankles?

    pain
    Try tylenol, it helps my back - slightly.
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