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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!

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 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.

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