December 2012 chemo group

You're right side up Paula!

Soteria you look good to me! I'm viewing from my iPad if that's any help. Also, my onc said that my lowest immunity would be 10 to 14 days after chemo, so I'll be staying away from school kids the end of the second week!



I just had my first ac this morning then went shopping with mum. The public toilets at the mall sent my nose into a spin and we had to come home, via the DVD shop. I'm feeling a bit groggy and heavy but wondering about going out to get my hair cut short, we are only in the city for the night then heading back to resume our holiday!



Anyway, Sophia I'm glad you have had it better Than expected too.



Xx kk

Soteria - Yes your Avatar appears upside down.  I just noticed that.  

Sharon S - we are chemo cycle buddies.   I'm so sorry you are having to go through a second round of this. Recurrence sucks!

My SE's today have been mostly fatigue, definite "chemo brain" and an annoying flush to my upper chest and cheeks.  I don't have a fever but there is a definite hot flushing going on.  My cheeks are also swelling ~ a look I have seen on many people doing steroids.  I wonder if they might be related???  So glad to be done with the decadron (steroid) for this cycle.  No bone pain yet but tonight will be neupogen shot #2.  I've managed a 1 - 2 mile walk every day since starting chemo and am hoping to be able to maintain that.

You look right side up Paula ! Blessings to u 2 !

Paula, I'm seeing you upside down despite refreshing the page.  Strange.  Maybe tomorrow will bring a new perspective.  Literally!  

Are any of you that see me right side up, on iPad? I am, and its right side up to me. Just wondering. This is weird, but the Mods are checking on it.



Blessings

Paula

Yes!  You are right side up on my iPad but upside down on the laptop (which is a Mac using Chrome as the browser).  

Strange! 

Have a good night, Paula!

Just a quick note- My MO advised taking Alieve (naproxen sodium) before Nuelasta. I take it about an hour before my appt. and for the next couple of days. It really helps with the bone and muscle aches.

I just changed my pic via the iPad, if its the wrong way up for people on pcs then we have a cause

I know we all love solutions too

Xx kk

Kiwikid - I'm seeing you upright (not upside down) on my laptop.  

Glad you're feeling okay!

hi ladies - day 3 and 4 were a bit rough for me - super tired and achy but I am springing back today after sleeping for 10 hours last night! 

I did yoga yesterday and it helped a TON with the aches and pains from the neulasta shot!  Try it - it might help!

I hope you are all doing well - let's just get through this and get on with our lives!  Thanks for all of the wonderful support - I appreciate each of you!

Dan7 it will get better. I know its hard to believe. The motto one day at a time, and sometimes one hour at a time works for me. Grade 3 is how fast and organized the cancer cells are, you will be getting lots of information the next couple of weeks lots of gentle hugs. Also I have a dull ache too, from my tumour, so its not your imagination cancer does hurt. Lots of love and prayers.

Dan7 - we can all help you through this ! All of us are at different phases fighting this and getting on with our lives but we can help with remedies and emotional support . You will be ok - the surgeries and treatments they have for bc now are very good and you just need to stay as positive as possible right now and I wouldm suggest read as much as possible on the various bc sites - so when u meet with your doctors you are better prepared .

Once you have your chemo date , you can join a thread on these boards with others that are at about the same stage with treatment and that really helps!

Sandra, wishing you back on that bike - flying down that trail - as quickly as possible!!!

I have a bike in the garage I never ride.  Maybe I should get it out and start pedaling (even if the ride back up the hill to the house is one I might need to walk up versus ride up).

Thanks for being an inspiration this morning!

Volleymom that sounds awful, I don't know what you can do but ring your MO and tell them because you shouldn't have to feel that way.



Dan1 welcome to the group no one wants to join. Everyone here is really kind, you should start a thread on the just diagnosed board, and lots of support and information will come your way.



Day 2 today and I'm feeling ok though I needed a sleeping pill last night as I was hyper from the steroid. The worst side effects seem to be a dull headache, a sore throat, sore legs when I stand for more than ten minutes and marginal nausea. If it was a work day I wouldn't be going.



I'm going to get a short haircut today. Looking forward to having the relief that I hear goes with losing the lot.



Xx kk