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3rd chemo knocked me for a loop!

cahjah75
cahjah75 CSN Member Posts: 2,631
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Swollen ankles/feet, numb feet, leadened legs, bloated abdomen, chest cough, blowing nose, back ache, knees ache, slept most of the past 4 days and cramps in my fingers/hands Friday night so I couldn't crochet. I feel like a zombie with no energy. I'm trying to do the laundry tonight and sure hope I feel better tomorrow as I'm watching my granddaughter in the afternoon. I know I should be grateful that's all I have as side effects. I can't imagine what it would be like if I had nausea. My hubby goes about doing his own thing and I tell him to eat what he wants when he wants. I'm just wondering if chemo #4 is going to be worse and I still don't know if I'm having #5 & #6.

My dil is 35-36 weeks pregnant with our 6th grandchild and I keep hoping I'll be able physically to see my newest granddaughter when she's born. Time will tell....
Char
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  • jo jo
    jo jo CSN Member Posts: 1,175 Member
    #2
    Oh Char sorry to hear this
    Oh Char sorry to hear this but your half way thru now. Mine was touch and go too...i had doable ones and bad ones so it was a surprise each time.
    Congrads on having number six grandbaby to be!
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  • sea60
    sea60 CSN Member Posts: 2,613
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    I'm sorry you feel bad
    after this session. Just get plenty of rest and drink plenty of water. I also had a harder time as I was nearing the last 2 Chemo sessions.

    Hey, congrats on your soon to be Grandbaby!! Keep us posted on the blessed event.

    Praying for you!


    Sylvia
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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia CSN Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #4
    My thoughts and prayers are
    My thoughts and prayers are with you--that sounds awful!

    After my chemo, I wouldn't plan anything and would take it really easy for a few days. You may have to learn to delegate for a little while. Please take care of yourself first.
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  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    CypressCynthia said:

    My thoughts and prayers are
    My thoughts and prayers are with you--that sounds awful!

    After my chemo, I wouldn't plan anything and would take it really easy for a few days. You may have to learn to delegate for a little while. Please take care of yourself first.

    I have to say none of my
    I have to say none of my chemos were great. but I think you do get progressively more tired so you need to rest and take care of yourself, and be patient, it will be over soon.
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  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 CSN Member Posts: 2,462
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    Hi Char,
    Sorry to hear you had such a rough time. My 4th chemo kicked my a**. Sending prayers your way that you will start feeling better soon. Hang in there. Hugs, Jean
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