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felisaragland42
felisaragland42 Member Posts: 176
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

Can somebody help me the treatment is ok its the side effects that gets me down and the boost shot i have to take that makes me cold. Please help.

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited September 2012

    Felisa, what treatment are you taking? What are the side effects?

    The people here are always willing to help but please be more specific so we can.

    Meanwhile, I'm holding your hand to help your get through.

    Leah

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited September 2012

    Hi Felisa, as Leah said we need a few specifics so they can be addressed and useful advice given. In the mean time just know that there are many women here who are going through all sorts of treatments and are willing and able to help.



    Hang in there!



    Love n hugs. Chrissy

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  • fredntan
    fredntan Member Posts: 1,821
    edited September 2012

    Felisa,

    I have had many many pity parties. you can do this.

    holding your hand too. 

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  • LRM216
    LRM216 Member Posts: 2,115
    edited September 2012

    Felisa:

    Your "please" title to your post hit a chord with me as I browsed through the posts - even though I am 3 years out from my A/C & T.  It's a journey that one never forgets.  I did not have an easy time with my 8 chemos due to many, many side-effects.  If it could happen - it did - to me.  But with the help of those around me supporting me constantly, and a few kicks to the butt about how I have to finish out the treatments no matter what, I did see the light at the end of the tunnel.  It really does end and you do live through it!  I have no magic potions or handy tips other than what is posted all over this site, but I do want you to know you are not alone in what you are suffering and having to endure.  Just keep hanging on to that "this too shall pass" phrase and know that we are all here to help you in way way possible to get you to the "finish line."  God bless,

    Linda

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  • felisaragland42
    felisaragland42 Member Posts: 176
    edited September 2012

    Taxotere and cytoxan. i forgot the name of the boost shot they give me but i have it on the 17th of this month i will let you know. I didn't take it last fri because i had diarrhea bad the chemo hit me hard the first time. I have chemo on fridays.

    Thank you.

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  • felisaragland42
    felisaragland42 Member Posts: 176
    edited September 2012

    Thank you so much, I'm trying I just be feeling funny in my head I be dizzy alot. Did you have this problem.

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  • felisaragland42
    felisaragland42 Member Posts: 176
    edited September 2012

    Thank You.

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  • felisaragland42
    felisaragland42 Member Posts: 176
    edited September 2012

    The name of my chemo is Cytoxan and Taxotere.

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  • C-squared
    C-squared Member Posts: 514
    edited September 2012

    feil~  What is your temperature?

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  • markat
    markat Member Posts: 909
    edited September 2012

    Definitely make sure you don't have a fever. Make sure you are drinking a lot of water! Are you taking any medications for nausea? Some of them can make you a little foggy. Chemo in general made me foggy.

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  • BlueCowgirl
    BlueCowgirl Member Posts: 667
    edited September 2012
    Felisa,

    Your "please" tugged at my heartstrings too. I had Adriamycin and Cytoxan, then Taxol, so a little different than your chemo, but similar. I had a lot of dizziness, as well as vertigo, and it was apparently mostly from the decadron (aka dexamethasone) I was taking.  My doctor lowered my dose and that made me feel much better. Are you taking decadron? I agree that you should monitor your temperature and make sure to let your doctor know right away if you have a fever. Is your booster shot neulasta? 

    I hope you are feeling better very soon!
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