My saving grace through chemo..

nature_lover67

Hi ladies,

I just finished my 5th chemo session, I have had 4 A/C and last Wednesday just had my first Taxol. Throughout all of the side effects (A/C was way worse), I have found acupuncture to be my saving grace through all of the nausea/GI issues. I have tried fresh and bagged ginger tea, carbonated water (which did help a little bit), mint oil etc..

I just got tired of taking Zofran and Compazine on a daily basis and wanted to look elsewhere. Granted, Zofran is helpful during the day while I am at school, but I also got a raging headache with it too.. I would highly recommend seeking out acupuncture to help with the side effects, it seriously saved me and my entire body from going through so much extra chemical processing/hassle.

In regards to the peripheral neuropathy with taxol, I have started to implement taking 15 g of L-Glutamine 2x/day as both a way to prevent it from getting worse and also helping what is already happening. I experienced burning in both my hands and feet the other night and couldn't sleep at all, so I am hoping that this will help sedate those effects.

We can do this, we can beat cancer together! We just need to stay strong and continue to fight each day and never give up!!

What has been your saving grace through chemo?

Be well and take care,

-nature_lover67

Frill

Thank you!!!!! I've taken this before. I'm always willing to reach for the natural way rather than yet another drug.

Jinx27

Hey lady, these are for you...... i'm proud of you for writing up on acupuncture and getting the word out. WE GOT THIS!!

Dee2010

I met a few people who swore by accupuncture to help with chemo. Luckily, I didn't have many issues and never had to delay my treatments. I counted a lot on coconut water to keep hydrated and keep my electrolytes balanced. My son also drank coconut water instead of sports drinks the entire 10 years he played soccer. You might want to try it if nausea or lack of appetite are a problem.