Taxotere, Carboplatin and Herceptin

soriya123....sometimes it is 4 or 5 times a day for me starting about day 5 or 6 and it is the big D.  Taking Imodium and Lomotil.

Thanks Moonflower!

what. You tellin me I'm just full of sh*t?? Well??? Sigh. You'd be right...

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Hello ladies...went to get fluids today and was disappointed because I thought they would make a huge difference. Not so much...although I cannot express how happy I am not to go thru the big C this time. I am having a lot of bone pain from my shot...never this bad. I took Tylenol and another pain pill but not touching it.

I am glad you SE were less flowergirl...I hope you continue to feel well.

later....starting to feel better maybe it takes a few hours for the fluids?

Thanks Moonflower you are right I do feel a little better. I wonder if I could drink more water if I could achieve it on my own? Seems like room temp water is more comforting to stomach.

Moon - we're in agreement. Just couldn't get enough down after the first 3 days. Still can't with this new chemo but (knock wood) I haven't had the Big D so I'm not losing everything I put in. Love - if you have the time to get the fluid and it's covered by your insurance, I'd go for it.

Sori, swollen ankles can be normal after tx. Is it the first time it has happened? If you poke the area that is swollen do the marks change color back to normal or does your finger leave an impression? Does it get better if you keep your feet up? Those are the things that let you know if that is "normal" swelling or not. The reason to worry about swelling is heart issues and blood clots. Heart problems you will find it hard to breathe, shortness of breath, or feel real funny heart beats or racing beats. Clots you feel pain. Otherwise you can be pretty sure you just over did it. But if in doubt CALL YOUR DOC. Always the best thing to do if you are worried. They have someone to answer you at any hour. Much love.

No, with swelling if you would get a clot it's in your leg. If you've had it every tx, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Otherwise it's just your body telling you to slow down. And put your feet up! LOL

Moon, By the way when i pressed with my fingers color back to normal, but it hurts around the swelling ankles areas n bove my ankles.  around my ankles show kinda red color. Yes I hope its normal since i noticed that on my 5th treatment.  thanks

sori ya actually walking won't hurt you. Might even help the swelling.

Flowergirl, they make a nose gel that keep it moist. It's a nasal gel that's what they call it. Although Aquaphore works to but it's thicker. Good luck.

Thanks Moonflower and lovewins...at least I know it is "normal".

Aquafor for nose....and my ophthalmologist said moisture drops, warm compresses and baby shampoo for washing eyelashes......it worked for me!

Thanks y'all...I have a big tub of Aquaphor I bought for my hands.  I never thought about putting it in my nose! Lol

Moon and Special u guys are too funny!  Never too much TMI.  I am so appeciated any info you given on this board.  Love you guys!

No Moonflower and Special K it is never tmi....this board has helped me so much with these side effects that I wouldn't know otherwise. Thank y'all so much!