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glinka65
glinka65 Member Posts: 132
in Colorectal Cancer #1
hey you wonderful peeps, i dont come on here much, but here is what i need some help with....i was on the heavy chemo 3 yrs ago oxy, 5 fu and took the pump home for 2 days,,side affects were not so bad, sadly after being...ok....im back on the heavy stuff, oxy again 5 fu and fol..to take home with the pump...this time i am feeling like a truck hit me again and again....like the flu on roids...if anybody knows of anything you do to make the side affects easyer to deal....it would be great!! i have always gottin such great feedback here, im hoping maybe someone has a way to feel a little better!!! thanks guys!!!

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  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
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    Glinka
    Can't really give you much advice, but just wanted to send you hugs, and hopefully your side effects will lesson. Our experienced members will jump in with some good advice. Hugs
  • tommycat
    tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
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    Yes, it is a rough road, but
    Yes, it is a rough road, but remember you've done it before, you CAN do it again.
    To stay hydrated I drank a lot of room temperature Gatorade. Found it very refreshing after the chemo treatments. I also slept with socks and soft mittens on to help mitigate the side effects of the Oxi.
    Having a friend with whom you can laugh and cry also helps.
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
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    Heck
    Sorry you're suffering so. Just small bits of advice as I'm not sure exactly what all you are suffering.
    First the immodiamAD for diarrhea, ask your onc of course before taking it.
    After too many bathroom visits you'll find that the soft/WET wipes that are toilet safe are wonderful compared to toilet paper and sure make it less painful to wipe.
    Nose problems get a cool air humidifier and run it at night close to your bed (not too close as the mist can get your bed wet.
    And that's the best I can do at the moment.
    Hope you are feeling better soon.
    Winter Marie
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
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    Aww..sorry you're back on
    Aww..sorry you're back on the chemo. Rest and getting of chemo, and a great caregiver is the only thing that helped me. It was pretty hard on me too.

    I hope you have plenty of good days and time goes quickly!

    plh4gail

    ps...but remember all the little things like gloves and socks, hot tea, and alpha lipoic for the oxy.

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