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vicki1969 Member Posts: 9
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

Ok, well here I am, I never thought I would actually blog about my breast cancer but never say never. Just looking for tips and suggestions and clarification that I'm not the only one out there experiencing things and NO i'm not going crazy :)

Just had my 1st Taxorel(breezed through the 3 FEC before) on July 26 and suffered with intense bone pain until I went to the emerge on the 30 (last time I try an be a hero) Anywho, got some pain management and talked to my OC so were all set up for the next one, nip it in the but before it happens next time. Only 2 more to go. The thing I can't handle is the bloating, gas stomach pain, omg will it ever end and now I have a sore throat in my sinus area, not to mention I'm starved!! I can eat but everytime I do it feels like indigestion. not fun. Any suggestions? I'm currently doing the BRAT diet but its not enough, I just picked up some ensure cause my body feels like its missing something. Do we get any kind of reprieve before the next one? I keep telling myself...2 more 2 more...but ughhh....

Grateful to have this chance to survive but a little whiny and frustrated in the interm :(

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  • wrsmith2x
    wrsmith2x Member Posts: 410
    edited August 2012

    Vicki, 

    I'm afraid I can't really help as I didn't have the same type of chemo.  What I can do is tell you that this too shall pass and you will feel better soon.  As my husband kept telling me....in a year you will look back and be amazed at how fast it all went by and how well you came out on the other side.

    I wish you much peace thru your journey.  Namaste'. 

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  • SillyMama
    SillyMama Member Posts: 173
    edited August 2012

    Hi, Vicki,

    No, you're not the only one, not crazy, and not alone. I didn't have to do chemo, but my close friend did. She stayed with us twice after chemo treatments. One of the things she asked for was ginger ale. I hope you'll quickly get some posts from some experienced chemo ladies. Hang in there!

    ((hugs)) Donna S.

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  • PhunkyM
    PhunkyM Member Posts: 49
    edited August 2012

    I lived on homemade smoothies after each chemo time. I used local yogurt, banana, blueberries, cherries, and something green like spinach or kale. I didn't add any extra sugar. In between smoothies I had ginger ale and chocolate pudding. Not exactly the best diet, but my mouth was a disaster, I couldn't really taste anything, and my insides were a mess.



    The smoothies were so good that I'm still making them for breakfast almost every day!

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