I didn,t get good news today,feeling really down.

ppurdin
ppurdin Member Posts: 1,181 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi everyone.My last post was a few days ago,about breaking out in hives from my head down to my legs.I have been in and out of the emergency room and dr. office for two days.I have had iv drip, shot and different meds.The first day was hives that itch horibly and swelled bad.The second day has been a bad rash,my lips and face swelled triple its size.So back to the Dr. again.The Dr. told me today she is sure it is a unusual side effect of the one Chemo drug,and after this settles down we will talk about treatments.I have had 2 treatments.I only had 2 to go of the chemo.I pray I don,t have to start over.The horible itch is finally getting better.And the swelling is going down.Its been pretty hard two days.If any of you have any info please reply to this message.I am trying not to get discouraged,but it is hard.Love and prayers (Pat).
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  • meena1
    meena1 Member Posts: 1,003
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    Pat, I feel so sorry that
    Pat, I feel so sorry that this has happened to you. I have read your posts from the beginning, i can feel that you are a wonderful person. I am sorry that i cannot help you, i have not heard of anyone having a reaction like yours to chemo. I just hope that you are feeling better, take care and remember that we are all thinking of you.
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
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    Pat...
    I will keep you in my prayers. Please stay as positive as you can (which I know is hard) and keep us posted! ♥Pammy
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #4
    Akiss4me said:

    Pat...
    I will keep you in my prayers. Please stay as positive as you can (which I know is hard) and keep us posted! ♥Pammy

    Pat
    trust in our prayers, they are being lifted up for you.
    hugs, jackie
  • Tux
    Tux Member Posts: 544
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    Akiss4me said:

    Pat...
    I will keep you in my prayers. Please stay as positive as you can (which I know is hard) and keep us posted! ♥Pammy

    Pat, so sorry that you are
    Pat, so sorry that you are having to go through this. My lips & face have swelled so badly in the past that the skin split. It helped to sit at about a 45 degree angle with a cold towel that I had placed in refrigerator. I hope you get some relief soon.

    Hugs & prayers sent your way....
  • ppurdin
    ppurdin Member Posts: 1,181 Member
    #6
    Tux said:

    Pat, so sorry that you are
    Pat, so sorry that you are having to go through this. My lips & face have swelled so badly in the past that the skin split. It helped to sit at about a 45 degree angle with a cold towel that I had placed in refrigerator. I hope you get some relief soon.

    Hugs & prayers sent your way....

    tux
    The cold towels and a cool shower is about the only thing that would give me releaf.did they think your was from the chemo?Thanks for your reply.(Pat).
  • ppurdin
    ppurdin Member Posts: 1,181 Member
    #7
    Thanks
    Thanks for your replys and prayers.I so appriatte it.(Pat).
  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl Member Posts: 1,565
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    Pat
    I too am sorry that this has happened. I actually got shingles after my first chemo treatment.And of course it was right when I lost my hair-I remember going in to the wig shop and telling the lady that I thought it was a rash-only to find out later from my onc that it was a "textbook case" of shingles!!
    I hope that your onc is able to help you with this and that you heal soon so that you can go on with your treatments! Keep us posted!
  • Tux
    Tux Member Posts: 544
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    ppurdin said:

    tux
    The cold towels and a cool shower is about the only thing that would give me releaf.did they think your was from the chemo?Thanks for your reply.(Pat).

    The swelling & hives was
    The swelling & hives was before bc was diagnosed, so it could not have been from any cancer meds. However, I had such a struggle with allergies before dx that I wonder if my body was fighting the cancer long before I knew I had it. An good question to ask the onc. next time I see him.
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #10
    (((((((((HUGS)))))))) I had
    (((((((((HUGS)))))))) I had an unexplained bout with hives right after the 4th of July which landed me in the ER~ nothing as bad as yours seems to be sweetie, and I wish you a fast and complete recovery for something so scary , depressing and itchy! I try and remain calm, and continue to be thankful that it is 2009 and we live in a time/place where anithistamines and other meds are an option for us. I shudder to think where we would have turned 80 years ago....YIKES!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • m_azingrace
    m_azingrace Member Posts: 399
    #11
    outdoorgirl said:

    Pat
    I too am sorry that this has happened. I actually got shingles after my first chemo treatment.And of course it was right when I lost my hair-I remember going in to the wig shop and telling the lady that I thought it was a rash-only to find out later from my onc that it was a "textbook case" of shingles!!
    I hope that your onc is able to help you with this and that you heal soon so that you can go on with your treatments! Keep us posted!

    Oh Pat...
    I am so sorry you have to suffer this way. I've been reading your posts, and you've been so brave through all this, and now there's more to deal with. Please know that I am praying for relief and comfort for you. Hugs, Gracie
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    chenheart said:

    (((((((((HUGS)))))))) I had
    (((((((((HUGS)))))))) I had an unexplained bout with hives right after the 4th of July which landed me in the ER~ nothing as bad as yours seems to be sweetie, and I wish you a fast and complete recovery for something so scary , depressing and itchy! I try and remain calm, and continue to be thankful that it is 2009 and we live in a time/place where anithistamines and other meds are an option for us. I shudder to think where we would have turned 80 years ago....YIKES!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    Pat .. I am praying for you .. You are so much like
    me with regards to side efforts of chemo. Keep the faith, and let your doctor's dictate what options and direction you need to go in regarding the balance of your chemo treatments. Chemo is tuff, however, there are many of us that do not tolerate the drugs very well. Don't give up ... Fight strong!

    Peace and Love,


    VickiSam
  • laurissa
    laurissa Member Posts: 773
    #13
    Pat
    I hope they can figure what is causing the reaction and you don't have to do more chemo. My thoughts are with you.
  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl Member Posts: 1,565
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    laurissa said:

    Pat
    I hope they can figure what is causing the reaction and you don't have to do more chemo. My thoughts are with you.

    laurissa,
    I love your new picture!
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #15
    outdoorgirl said:

    laurissa,
    I love your new picture!

    Pat,
    So sorry about the
    Pat,
    So sorry about the hives. I will keep you in my prayers.
    Stef
  • Dawne.Hope
    Dawne.Hope Member Posts: 823
    #16
    fauxma said:

    Pat,
    So sorry about the
    Pat,
    So sorry about the hives. I will keep you in my prayers.
    Stef

    Pat, I am sorry too! Know
    Pat, I am sorry too! Know that you're in my prayers!

    Much love,
    dh
  • pitt
    pitt Member Posts: 387
    #17
    Dawne.Hope said:

    Pat, I am sorry too! Know
    Pat, I am sorry too! Know that you're in my prayers!

    Much love,
    dh

    Good luck Pat!
    I am thinking of you and sending positive energy your way. I'm so sorry this is happening to you and I hope the doctors figure out a way to help you quickly. Hang in there. You are a strong woman and you will beat this!!! Pitt
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #18
    I know how you feel. I am
    I know how you feel. I am very allergic to poison ivy. Hang in there. Hugs.
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #19
    Pat, I just read your post
    Pat, I just read your post regarding the reaction to chemo. I'm so sorry but hope this reply finds you doing much better. Take care!
  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
    #20
    MyTurnNow said:

    Pat, I just read your post
    Pat, I just read your post regarding the reaction to chemo. I'm so sorry but hope this reply finds you doing much better. Take care!

    Hey Pat. Hope you are
    Hey Pat. Hope you are feeling better by now, and if not, that you are well on your way to getting this under control. I can just imagine how you must feel. I sure would find out what caused this reaction before I had my next chemo. Surely this won't happen each time. Let us know how you are doing. Hugs.

    Judy
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #21
    creampuff91344 said:

    Hey Pat. Hope you are
    Hey Pat. Hope you are feeling better by now, and if not, that you are well on your way to getting this under control. I can just imagine how you must feel. I sure would find out what caused this reaction before I had my next chemo. Surely this won't happen each time. Let us know how you are doing. Hugs.

    Judy

    Pat I've been praying for
    Pat I've been praying for you. Hope this condition is under control now. I look forward to your next post and what your onc says. Hugs from Flroida to Ohio.

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