Started Taxol

.......because we are all different.  I don't remember having too much trouble with Taxol other than really bad bone pain.  I suggest you contact your onc and let them know what is going on.  They probably know exactly how to help you and that's what they are there for.  I hope you get some relief soon.

HUGS!!!

Jamie

DianeBC said:

Please let your onco know any

Please let your onco know any and all side effects that you have.  There are so many drugs out there to help you.  You shouldn't have to suffer at all Cindy.

Keep posting so we know how you are.

You feeling any better?  Thinking of you!

Hi Cindy,

I began Taxol on 2/27 and will have #4 on Wednesday.  I don't have pain but big time Fatigue and have been running a temperature.  I also take Methotrexate (chemo drug) for an eye condition so that is probably why my blood values are low.

I can see it hits us all different.  This is my first chemo in 18 years.  I ended the first chemo on March 17th, 1995.  It's all new again.   I did call my oncologist nurse when my temperature was rising.  Call your oncologist nurse about your leg pain.  

They gave me a prescription for Lorazeparm and that usually knocks me out, it is for nausea.  Acts like a sleeping pill for me.

Doris

SK12 said:

Dear Doris and Vicki,

Doris, your fever concerns me. Have you called your doc?  I am going through hot flashes. 

Vicky, thanks for your post. Just started laughing. Yes, I am the insomniac. Used to be able to sleep 7-8 hrs a night without even movin the sheets. Take the benydrl at night to sleep. Puts me out about four hours. If I drink any more water, I will float away. Lived on tofu and ginger tea during chemo, on and off.  You know, when I could tolerate it. Just read some research about not having ginger or any soy products during radiation. I am also baffled by the milk controversy. Whole, fat free, lactose free. Suppose to drink whole milk for protein, but like soy promotes estrogen levels. care to share your wisdom?  

BTW happy st. Patty's day. First alcohol free St Patty day ever...

I am so glad you're feeling better Cindy.  How many more treatments do you have?

Hugs, Debby

dthompson said:

Taxol

Hi Cindy,

My wife did 4 treatments of taxol and had extream pain in her bones and muscles, one thing that really seemed to help her was to take a 24hr Claritin tablet the day before, the day of and for the  two days after taxol. She forgot totake her claritin one time and said the pain was much worse than when she did take it. Unfortunatily the pain did get worse with each treatment. Have you considered taking the lower doses of taxol over a longer time? My wife's Onc offered her 12 rounds of taxol, one a week at a much lower dose and said the pain would be much less. She decided not to do this as she just wanted to get the treatments over with. Hang in there we will all be thinking and praying for you.

 

Dennis 

Hoping that the weekend was better for you Cindy!

DebbyM said:

I hope the Claritin helps you

I hope the Claritin helps you Cindy.  Let us know!

Gentle hugs, Debby

Thinking of you Cindy!

VickiSam said:

Hello, Cindy and SK

This is what helped me .... with my Taxotere/Taxol, Carboplatin and Herceptin --

Please don't allow this anxiety to get the best of you. ** Remember to alert your Onco RN of any unusual
feelings etc .. a list of possible side efforts, which should be presented to
you before your first chemo infusion.
 
It is so important to remain and continue hydration, water - water, and more
water.  Splash in a little lemonade, cranberry juice -- or prepackaged crystal
light, or Lipton Tea.  Herbal Tea's also work for a change of pace.

If you are getting the neulasta shot -- Please ask your Oncologist about taking
a benadryl -- or claritin -- which many of us === swear by -- as they help alleviate that
'just run over by a truck' aches and pains - some of us experience from the
neulasta shot.

Ask for prescriptions for nausea and vomiting -- as well as diarrhea.  Ginger is very good for settling the stomach.

Plastic silverware is a must ---

biotin toothpaste and mouthwash is a daily essential
(available at most Target's or Wall-Mart's)

Food is subjective -- depending on your personal needs and taste buds .. What
taste good or was tolerable 1 week -- changed for me, the very next. I could not
tolerate any foods with sugar, i.e. ketchup, or cola's.

To help prevent mouth sores -- suck on ice chips during all chemo treatments.

Rest when you can, as some chemo queens have bouts of insomnia ---

Take goodies to entertain yourself during your infusions -- games, books,
friend, a snack, IPOD, laptop ...

Strength, Courage and Hope.

Vicki Sam 

I'm so sorry that you're suffering with chemo.  I never had it, so, I can't even begin to understand how awful it must be.

Looks like the ones that have, are helping you out.

Try, if you can, to focus on the end.  You will get there and then we'll all party with you!

VickiSam said:

Hello, Cindy and SK

This is what helped me .... with my Taxotere/Taxol, Carboplatin and Herceptin --

Please don't allow this anxiety to get the best of you. ** Remember to alert your Onco RN of any unusual
feelings etc .. a list of possible side efforts, which should be presented to
you before your first chemo infusion.
 
It is so important to remain and continue hydration, water - water, and more
water.  Splash in a little lemonade, cranberry juice -- or prepackaged crystal
light, or Lipton Tea.  Herbal Tea's also work for a change of pace.

If you are getting the neulasta shot -- Please ask your Oncologist about taking
a benadryl -- or claritin -- which many of us === swear by -- as they help alleviate that
'just run over by a truck' aches and pains - some of us experience from the
neulasta shot.

Ask for prescriptions for nausea and vomiting -- as well as diarrhea.  Ginger is very good for settling the stomach.

Plastic silverware is a must ---

biotin toothpaste and mouthwash is a daily essential
(available at most Target's or Wall-Mart's)

Food is subjective -- depending on your personal needs and taste buds .. What
taste good or was tolerable 1 week -- changed for me, the very next. I could not
tolerate any foods with sugar, i.e. ketchup, or cola's.

To help prevent mouth sores -- suck on ice chips during all chemo treatments.

Rest when you can, as some chemo queens have bouts of insomnia ---

Take goodies to entertain yourself during your infusions -- games, books,
friend, a snack, IPOD, laptop ...

Strength, Courage and Hope.

Vicki Sam 

Vicki Sam gave really good tips to you.  Feel really bad that you are suffering like this.  Just wish you were already done, but, soon you will be and then you'll be feeling much better.

Very gentle hugs,

jan