Happy Birthday

jennN

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.

RE

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

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

Jadie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.