January 2013 chemo group

Hahahah, no way, none of US will make that mistake, but as for me ( and maybe others?) my wig has long brush-aside bangs, I don't wear makeup and I have glasses, so at least on me no one would notice anyway!

Stopping at a bar will never be the same for me again....

Colleen, I started my chemo today at 9:30, they put zofran and ativan for the nausea, the nurses recommend me to start taking the nausea meds today at 10:00 pm.

I've had moderate constipation since stopping at the bar, as well as what feels like a mild flu. I'm hoping this is the worst of it, but only time will tell.

I've had two doses of chemo thus far with anti-nausea meds (or one med) in the bag.  The onc nurses said I should start the anti-nausea meds around 9:00 the same night.  I take them every eight hours as indicated/prescribed. 

Well ladies. I had my tx#2 last Friday. My nurse ran the cytoxan a bit fast and I felt my sinuses burn a little. She said that might happen. Next time she said she would slow down the drip next time. So I've been feeling like I had some post nasal drip from it and now I think Its a good old fashioned cold. Perfect. Sore throat and I feel really blah. I am hoping its just a blend of the mild SEs and maybe a little irritation from the drugs. Fingers crossed...

Colleen, I rec'vd aloxi before chemo in IV and was queasy when I got home so I started alternating my compazine and zofran around the clock as ordered, no further problems. You shouldn't have any problems. Check with doc/or nurse if really concerned.

Sheryl

Ciao, belle! I hope today has been a better day for everyone.

Mandy, lovely to have no news to share! I hope you've enjoyed your daytime TV, and that it hasn't led you to the purchase of any totally unnecessary products from QVC. And, fwiw, I use boiled water for my Neti Pot. (I let it cool first, of course!)

Watta, I love that you've found something that makes you feel more positive and hopeful about your treatment... and I hope we haven't permanently ruined you for the real bar. Once you're done with this nonsense, I'm sure you'll recover your appreciation for a Cosmo and a karaoke machine!

honeybair, doll, how ARE you? Are you due for your next tx this week, or not until next?

bcfree, ciao bella! Great news about those scans, honey. I know this is a whirlwind at the beginning, and it sounds like your diagnosis has been tough, but we're here for you. And I have to tell you, if I'm gonna fight this battle, I'm MUCH happier to do it with these amazing ladies at my back.

jules, ciao bella! I'm going to do a bunch of things differently this time around, too. I don't regret the lack of preparation for my first tx in some ways -- you never know which SEs will crop up -- but I'm sure looking forward to having a better understanding of what's going on and a better plan for dealing with it.

Shannon (smethot), I've also been looking at strangers in public places and thinking, "Why me?" But then I also think, "There are probably a half-dozen people here in exactly the same situation thinking that about me. Weird." So, when will you get your scan results? I heard a great name for what you're experiencing now on a different thread: they called it scanxiety. I'm hoping it doesn't last too long. As for the crack pug, if you can find a picture of one to post, you can have a one. Them's the Bella Rules. 

Adrienne, ciao bella. I'm so fiercely sorry for all you've been through so far, but glad to hear Xeloda is treating you well.

russell, good to hear from you, girl. Have "fun" at the bar tomorrow, and let us know how you're getting on.

Rhonda, have you been treating for the constipation? My doctor had me take 2 250 mg ducosate pills the night of chemo and the morning after, and it still wasn't enough. This time, I'm going to take Miralax the first morning, too, to stop it from starting.

Skigirl, I do not approve of you having a cold. That's just rude. Hope you wake up tomorrow feeling all better.

Deb (amrdbit), our Texas rose! I've been wondering how you are! I'm glad to hear you're having such wondeful company for tx #2. I'm sure she'll keep you busy, but you stop in and tell us how you are.

I was just thinking the other day that eventually (eta: and at long last) the carpet will match the drapes...only because there won't be any carpet - or drapes.  

That's to be filed under stupid stuff one thinks about in the shower while watching hair swirl around one of those little plastic hair catcher thingies.  It's also to be co-filed in the TMI category. 

I'm both fascinated and repulsed by this hair loss thing.  Not to mention rather pi$$ed off.  The rational part of my brain says "it's part of the process" but the petulant child in me wants to scream "but why???"  I used those drapes to hide acne scars for ten (plus) years (my acne wasn't scarring until after I went through early menopause). 

Carpet... drapes... Brazilian... oh, lord, I can barely catch my breath from laughing! And definitely to be filed under "details not to be shared with outsiders."

I love you people!

Kingboo, 

My onc put me on Claritin and I'm supposed to take it 1-2 days before cocktail and keep taking it for several days post Neulasta shot. I had 0 bone pain, so maybe there is something to it. Good luck!!

Has anyone ever has their face get numb? Mine is and its freaking me out a little.

Colleen, the face numbness is a new one to me. If none of our girls here have experienced it, you might try posting a new thread in the "Help me get through treatment" or "Chemotherapy" forum. And, of course, I'm always a big fan of calling the MO. Mostly, though, I want you to give yourself a big hug from me.

OMG Lee, the picture is priceless!

Hey girls! First of all, welcome to all the newbies. You have founda new family here for sure!



Thanks for the responses about the neck pain I will ask my MO about claritin wheni go to visit later this week.



Well I didn't get away with no SE's. Yesterday sucked balls. I was nauseou and had a few vomiting spells. Couldn't eat anything but tried to drink as much as I could. Had a terrible headache. Feel so much better today but yesterday blew.



I read an article about eating and it basically said eat what you can and what tastes good. Sometimes calories are more important at this point. I'm a smoothie junkie and have been trying to get a couple of them in a day. I'm trying smaller meals more often as well.



I too, have had some bloody tissues after blowing my nose. I haven't hadany face numbness but my lips feel tingly. I keep carmex on them.



I got a little behind yesterday. Good luck to all the first timers, minimal SE's to us all. For those of you with serious complications, you are always in my thoughts. Keep your spirits high and in the words of many on here, this is doable.