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  • Beachbum1023
    Beachbum1023 Member Posts: 1,417
    edited March 2015

    Hi 6doggies, I had dense dose Taxol x 4, and finished 11/25. The nausea was better than AC, but I do have problems because of it. I have permanent neuropathy, and the tumor regrew in 6 weeks on Taxol. My surgery was moved up, and the tumor removed and mastectomy was 12/15. I cannot have any Taxanes because of this. I have permanent heart damage from the AC. So a few issues! My hair started to grow back after the first infusion of Taxol. And I did lose my eyebrows and eye lashes after the second Taxol. But they grew back really quick. My hair is over 1" long and soon I'll go have my first shape up hair trim. How many heart ECHO's did you have with AC?

    You can read all of the chemo info at www.chemocare.com. I am triple negative so I have few options to begin with, so it has been pretty upsetting to go through chemo and not have a good response. I hope you do well! Good Luck!

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  • wrmbrownie
    wrmbrownie Member Posts: 114
    edited March 2015


    I have finished 7 taxol treatments so far and I can't compare it to A/C because I haven't had it yet. With Taxol, I've been fatigued (but probably not as much as you guys who haven't done it yet,) have had rashes (once, a few days just on one arm and another, a week across both hands, arms and face,) and have had some neuropathy (have it now on my feet, mostly my toes.) Otherwise, it hasn't been too bad.

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  • rskellie
    rskellie Member Posts: 3
    edited April 2015

    I too started Chemo on Jan 20th Four rounds of A/C and 12 rounds of Taxol. I have just finished my AC and will start Taxol on Tuesday

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  • Tennisfan
    Tennisfan Member Posts: 114
    edited March 2015

    Bonjour! I had a friend visiting for the weekend so that explains my silence. This is week three so I feel good but have to resist the temptation to dress light as we had a warm spell and I could feel a cold coming but I escaped it.

    I went to the obgyn for follow up on my ovaries removal. Pathology is negative but I wasn't expecting anything else. Good news anyways.

    Now she insisted that there are very good non-hormonal ways to help with hot flashes. She prescribed a once a day pill that is also used for mood enhancement (it's serotonin so basically an antidepressant). I did not like the idea but thought I would try, instead of walking with my coat open in the snow lol. She said it would take 4-6 weeks for full effect. Well as with my ovaries removal the effect kicked in immediately, include SEs such as cold to the bone chills, tingling in the hands and headache. Internet said to stop the medication if those SES are present even in mild for so I am done already after two days.

    Funnily enough I am relieved as I did not want the pills anyways. Another solution exists but it is three pills a day. FORGET IT, says my brain.

    Thank you science but I will exercice my way through menopause and suffer a little more. You can't always win lol.

    My last AC is on Friday. Do we start Taxol right the week after or after the normal 3 week break from AC?

    Have a nice day ladies, and welcome to the newbies!

    Marjorie

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  • Beachbum1023
    Beachbum1023 Member Posts: 1,417
    edited March 2015

    Tennisfan, 1 more AC, you are almost there! Sounds like you are doing well. I had my Taxol right on schedule, no break dense dose. I hope you find a way to escape those hot flashes. Have a great day.

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  • thecolorpurple
    thecolorpurple Member Posts: 126
    edited March 2015

    Hi Ladies,

    Breaking the silence as well this morning. I experienced the roughest time I have had with cancer treatment so far this last week. I am starting to come around., thank goodness.

    I think part of the reason for my super blue mood this weekend besides intense nausea was that I started my period. I thought the AC would suppress my period but no such luck..... I feel a good bit better today,

    I just want to thank you all so much for your support and kindness. I read some of your responses to my husband Jim to share how amazing you all are. You all are a touchstone for me. Don't worry I didn't read anything personal you posted. I respect all of your privacy very much.

    Marjo, my taxol starts a week for tomorrow exactly two weeks post AC per my usual routine and then it will be weekly x 12. So that was the break I was given. I wouldn't be surprised if they give you your typical 3 weeks of recovery prior to initiating the Taxol. I am so glad to be done with AC. I am SOooooo over that toxic stuff...

    Hoping you all are doing great. It seems several have received good news lately from tests and the news of Wendy's healing of PPE is makes me happy and hoping other's side effects are abating.

    Those with neuropathy, are you trying the glutamine and B6?

    Love to you.

    Kristin :)


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  • Beachbum1023
    Beachbum1023 Member Posts: 1,417
    edited March 2015

    Hi Kristin, I was told to add the B6, but when my levels were checked it was off the chart high so I had to discontinue it. But I still have neuropathy and I take meds three times a day for it. I also rub Vick's into my feet and toes and cover them with soft socks. That feels good! I don't think it helps it so much, but feels good anyway. I also use Foot Therapy from Sally's, it is a mineral soak. It feels great as well.

    I hope you feel better soon. The AC is a rough and bumpy ride for sure!

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  • dimccleland
    dimccleland Member Posts: 59
    edited March 2015

    Hello all you wonderful ladies,

    Sorry I haven't been around for a while ... still trying to work out whether the chemo has given me a good run for my money or whether I have been doing too much!! Think it is probably the latter and that I need to slow down a bit.

    Today, I finished number 9 of 12 of my Taxol - I've also had 4 doses of Herceptin and Perjeta. My relationship with Taxol remains very strained - the side effects are the root of the problem. Luckily, nausea/vomiting have not been a problem but Roseacea, neuropathy, fatigue have been along with the other minor annoyances like altered taste, runny nose and hot flushes. Can't say that I've been having a lot of fun 😜

    I've been working 3 days a week, having chemo on a Wednesday, working from home on a Thursday and then recovery on a Friday and Saturday (our weekend in Dubai), during the past few weeks we've also celebrated our youngest sons 18th birthday and our daughter's 21st birthday ... so it's been a bit busy. slowly realising that cancer, stress, chemo and busy are not a great combination and maybe I just need to chill a little.

    On a brighter note, my liver function has improved ... woohoo ... I saw the liver specialist last week and he confirmed that if the enzyme levels stay stable from now on, I will be able to start the AC once I have finished the Taxol. Saw my MO today and she confirmed this so it looks like I'll finish the Taxol on the 8th of April and will start the AC on the 22nd of April. Surgery is likely to happen in July followed by radiation. I will also continue with Herceptin once every three weeks for a year.

    I'm going to sign off now with a picture of my bald head ... I shaved my head a few weeks ago as my hair was really patchy and annoying, since then it has started growing back - it's very white - but my MO says it will all fall out again when I start the AC. I wear a scarf for work but generally go bald otherwise - can't decide whether to shave it or just keep growing it until it falls out naturally!! This photo is of my daughter and I on her 21st with my 18 old in the background.

    Hope you ladies all have a lovely side effect free (if that's possible) day.

    Take care and be kind to yourselves

    Di 😘😘

    image

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  • thecolorpurple
    thecolorpurple Member Posts: 126
    edited March 2015

    Thanks, beachbum! You are the dearest. Your treatments sound very soothing. I am guessing with the mineral soak you are using tepid water? Have a comfy day.

    It is gray and rainy in montana today. Plan to organize my medical bills today and try to get on a monthly payment plan with the cancer center. I am all paid up for 2014 which is saying something BC I sent them a small fortune already. Now they want about 3 thousand.

    Thinking of you,

    Kristin

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  • thecolorpurple
    thecolorpurple Member Posts: 126
    edited March 2015

    Di,

    SO good to hear for you! So glad about the liver enzymes. Your children are beautiful and so are you. You are brave to go bald. You look pretty with no hair, I don't so much...

    Is it super hot in Dubai? I am guessing it is VERY hot. Not fun with hot flashes...

    You have continued to work hard. Can you take some sick time if the AC is rough for you? I hope so!

    You are almost done with Taxol! Congrats in advance.

    Happy bday to your adorable kiddos.

    Take care, Di.

    Kristin


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  • dimccleland
    dimccleland Member Posts: 59
    edited March 2015

    Thanks Kristin ... I think my kiddos are gorgeous too (no matter how big they are).

    My employer as been great and I've already told them not to expect the same from me during AC. Not sure how it's going to affect me but I'm thinking that I'll probably be man down during the first week. hoping weeks 2 and 3 won't be as bad.

    It's Spring in Dubai at the moment - around 82 degrees at the moment (20:43 in the evening) - but in the next couple of months it will get very hot - around 120 degrees - one of the reasons I've opted not to wear a wig - not sure about the hot flushes either - might just spontaneously combust 😜

    Take care of you x

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  • SweetHope
    SweetHope Member Posts: 439
    edited March 2015

    Hi Everyone! I just got a great Muga, EF 65%! AC #4 tomorrow. Yeah! Plus, I am still in the trial. Thank you all for your kind encouragement through this. My brain has been reeling.

    Hello, Newbies, Hope you will be very vocal and share your experiences so far. You all seem to be right on schedule with the rest of us.

    Beachbum, What's your game plan now? Did your foot neuropathy lessen after Taxol?

    Di, You rock it bald! I'm trying to imagine 120 degree days....Crimeny! That's hot! Be good to yourself during AC. Stay ahead of the nausea with your meds. Drink lots of water. And nap often.

    Kristin, I love organizing my bills. I just hate paying them. My first husband's appendix ruptured when we were newlyweds and he was still in college and I was earning minimum wage as a secretary. He was in the hospital for three weeks with peritonitis and the medical bill was enormous. We paid it off $10.00 a week for years. Please ask if you can have the Becky payment plan.

    Again, Thanks everyone. And please keep posting the lovely pictures.



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  • Beachbum1023
    Beachbum1023 Member Posts: 1,417
    edited March 2015

    SweetHope, that 65% is awesome! Great to know that everything is going the right way for you. Pack your bag, #4. And still in the trial, I am so happy for you!

    I still have the neuropathy, I must be getting used to it I haven't fallen down lately. I walked the marina yesterday to take the last of the ice pictures and didn't even trip. I guess all the meds are doing something, but still numb. I hope it gets better, but if not oh well. I see my RO on 4/24 to check the healing from rads. I see the MO 3/24 for my port flush. She is pushing chemo since rads are over, I am pushing for a break from chemo. Not too sure I will win that battle. I just want a summer since I missed all of it last year with work and chemo.

    My RO had said that it may be possible to do gammaknife, but since I lost my insurance when the job went I am not too sure if that is still on the table or not. I have to find another job, get insurance, and see how all of this shakes out. I owe a small fortune already. And all of the meds I now have to pay for etc. This is exhausting trying to figure it all out. I'll keep you posted!

    Relax tonight, you have the plan, and I hope tomorrow goes well!!

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  • SweetHope
    SweetHope Member Posts: 439
    edited March 2015

    Thank you, Beachbum. I think you are so awesome taking this all on by yourself. Hope you get that break.

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  • LCH033
    LCH033 Member Posts: 83
    edited March 2015

    Hello Ladies! I know I've been absent for a few days however not a day goes by that I don't think about you ladies and check in to read the posts....I ordered the Nail stuff by London Butter and the Tea Tree Oil; yes, I have been reading and paying attention .....just so tired this time around.

    For the newbies, WELCOME!! This is an Amazing group of women and such a source of strength, experiences, knowledge and love.

    It's the night before my #4 appointment with the " Red Devil"; 4th and final...thank Christ!! So why do I not feel relieved?? I am nervous as it took me over 2 weeks to get over #3 and I'm still not 100%.....I am battling sadness and emotional ups and downs...and....wait for it......Hot Flashes!! Uggghhhh!! I was told this could throw me into menopause and I feel it may be beating on the window. Really?? Now?? Ha!! Thanks BC and Chemo!!

    They have an Echo scheduled for April 2nd and my first Taxol April 9th; I am really nervous about the Taxol and all I've heard from some of you ladies; I can't think who all I've read that is having such a hard time....Brandi, I think you are one....and I know some of you are having some pretty rough SE's; I am so sorry and I hope it gets better soon!!

    Beachbum; I think about you each day and pray it gets easier; you are so strong and every day you continue to take a step forward and ask the right questions and stay positive...God bless you, truly!!

    Sweethope; I am so happy you got some good news; we all pray for each other to get good test results; good news and positive steps forward!!

    Tennisfan, thecolorpurple, Jenn, jlstacy, RVgirl, Mammacat, Jazzercise....I think of you all every day and read everyone's post....it's like a second family; the family that gets it; is there now or has been there and Gets It!!! Thank you ladies for being here and being so incredible....if you think about it for just a moment; what we are doing, what we are allowing ourselves to suffer through to live and experience life is nothing short of an amazing strength that I know I for one never knew I had.....and Yes, I'm on an emotional roller coaster and I'm exhausted however we keep putting one foot in front of the other and fighting. I just want you each to know how amazing I think you all are!!

    I'll try and check in after #4....I wish less SE's and positive results and next steps for you each!!

    Fight Like a Girl!!! Never Give Up!!!

    Lara

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  • Beachbum1023
    Beachbum1023 Member Posts: 1,417
    edited March 2015

    LCH033, Thank you for all your kind words and support. I am who I am because I am not alone here, I have all the guidance of those that have walked before me, and those that walk beside me. I just hope and pray that one day there won't be anyone behind us..............not one more!

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  • LCH033
    LCH033 Member Posts: 83
    edited March 2015

    Beautifully said Beachbum!! "not one more"

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  • jlstacey
    jlstacey Member Posts: 277
    edited March 2015

    I am feeling emotional and all this loving has brought tears to my eyes.

    Beachbum- your strength always amazes me. Your willingness to share on forums all over this site is wonderful and I really hope good things come your way SOON!

    LCH- I was in the same boat as you. Round three,was really hard for me- two weeks of nausea and I was dreading round 4. Round 4 went much better. Nausea receded around day 5. My mood is improving too. I was in a total funk for weeks. My MO lowered my dose for round four due to both weight loss and how long I had SE. The nurses at my cancer center have said round 3 of AC is the hardest.please keep that in mind and I hope it goes better tomorrow.

    Jena

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  • Brandi999
    Brandi999 Member Posts: 143
    edited March 2015

    Cat, my feet are totally fine now. My issues were during A/C. During the painful part my feet didn't look bad. When they looked bad was after they were done hurting and it was just dead skin from a healed blister. I do wonder how RV6gal is doing with her feet though. Aside from a few side effects, the Taxol is definitely easier to deal with than the A/C was. I'm starting to get annoyed with chemo brain though. That seems to get worse and worse. I keep forgetting simple words or I replace one word with another similar one. It bothers me a lot since I value intelligence and I just feel really dumb now. I hope that part goes away. Monday I got a cortisone shot in my shoulder for pain I've been ignoring since this whole thing started. Like anyone of us has time for some other injury! Well we'll see how the shot goes. The doc thinks it will be curative.

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  • Beachbum1023
    Beachbum1023 Member Posts: 1,417
    edited March 2015

    Brandi, I am so happy the feet are doing better. The chemo brain will get better after you are done with chemo. I finished 11/25 and I still lose words here and there, but it is better slowly but surely. I think it is better on the days with less stress and more exercise. Hope the shoulder feels better soon!

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  • TeriMP
    TeriMP Member Posts: 89
    edited March 2015

    I have been MIA for the last week or so on this thread but have kept up with all your posts; I am glad to read that your side effects are getting better or becoming more manageable!

    I am sitting in my last chemo tx as I type, this is a very bitter sweet moment as I know I am done but unsure how I feel about it. I am happy but also scared at the thought of not knowing if the chemo got all the rouge cells floating around. I won't meet with my oncologist till Apr 17th to determine my hormone treatment but I am leaning towards ovarian suppressant + AI.

    Wishing you all the best and that the warm weather sticks around for everyone to get and get some much needed sunshine.

    Teri


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  • Beachbum1023
    Beachbum1023 Member Posts: 1,417
    edited March 2015

    Hi TeriMP, Congrats on the finish, I hope the side effects will be few! I get the bittersweet ending, I am just not sure if I have a end right now. But I finished rads, and I go back for follow up 4/24. Enjoy your evening. :) Happy Dance

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  • PMR53
    PMR53 Member Posts: 452
    edited March 2015

    BeachBum Congrats on finishing Rads. TeriMP congrats on finishing chemo. We are making progress. I finished Monday except for Herceptin. Beachbum I hope the chemo brain gets better like you thought. Having some word searching problems. Tired and anemic but hope I start feeling better.

    Patty

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  • LCH033
    LCH033 Member Posts: 83
    edited March 2015

    Hello all; round 4 is in the books and I feel like I got hit with a Mack Truck! Nausea and headache and fatigue; chemo brain....forget about it; I can't remember things 10 minutes ago; I feel really weird and exhausted!

    Brandi,I am so glad your feet are better; they are putting me on a vitamin regiment when I start my Taxol on April 9th, but I'm nervous to be honest.

    jlstacey I am glad your round 4 went better than 3; my round 4 seems to be starting off worse; I kinda feel like I didn't completely recover from 3.....tomorrow I go back for the shot and more fluids, etc....we'll see!

    I would chat more but I just don't have it in me; just wanted to check in.....Hope everyone had a Good day and few SE's!

    Fight Like a Girl & Never Give Up!!!

    Lara


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  • RV6gal
    RV6gal Member Posts: 331
    edited March 2015

    Well I saw my MO today and to be honest they weren't overly concerned with the SE's I experienced during the last chemo cycle.They told me that they were common for Taxotere/Docetaxel.My feet are getting much better and I will just have to be very careful with them.There is still no peeling yet.As I haven't experience any tingling in the toes or fingers (they asked me several times about that), she felt going ahead with chemo #5 on Tuesday March 24 is okay.She did give me Codeine for the extreme pain I experienced with my muscles/nerves and also told me to take Restorelax to minimize constipation issues that will occur from that pain relief.Instead of taking the Ondansetron for nausea (I haven't experience much nausea on this chemo regimen, I will take Metoclopramide (1 pill before chemo) and I can take more every 4 hours if needed.Hope that works!I know many of you have struggled with nausea so I would like to avoid it if at all possible. Right now I'm feeling pretty good so I will take advantage of it to get some stuff done in case I have a rough go of it again late next week.

    Dstar, sorry to hear you are experiencing PPE also.Hope you are getting some relief from icing.It really helped me.Also, I keep putting cream on them to keep them from getting tight.I hope you get the break you want before starting Taxol.

    Mommacat4, my feet issue is from Taxotere not Taxol.They are similar taxane chemos but it doesn't mean you will have the same issues.I really believe I made it worse by soaking in a hot bath.Now,I run a lukewarm bath, get in, put my feet out and run more hot water into the tub.Kind of a pain but I want to avoid hot water on them as much as possible.I hope you have been able to get a bit more rest.This is tiring so resting as much as you can is important.

    6doggies – good luck with your first Taxol on Friday!

    Wrmbrownie – hopefully the neuropathy in your toes/feet improves once you are done with Taxol.Are rashes common with Taxol?Is it itchy too?

    Rskellie – Congrats on finishing AC chemo and good luck for the upcoming Taxol.

    Tennisfan – glad you got time to spend with your friend this past weekend and that you are feeling good!Glad you were able to shake off that cold!They are no fun on chemo to be sure!Don't dress too light!Congrats on the news concerning your ovary removal .Hope you are able to work your way through the hot flashes naturally!They are tough sometimes but they seem to come quick and go quick too or at least that's the way it worked for me.Still annoying though.Wishing you the best on your last AC tomorrow!

    Kristin, I hope you are feeling even better than yesterday . I forgot to ask about the glutamine and B6 today – shoot! I will have to put that on as reminder for my next MO visit on April 8. (I can't remember anything anymore without the iphone notes I create.Thank goodness for technology today!) I have read other threads where people believed glutamine and B6 were quite helpful to avoid neuropathy. Maybe they can help you recover more quickly too.I definitely must remember this next time I am at the MO's office.

    Dimccleland – so glad to see you posting!I can so relate to the "altered" taste thing.It doesn't really get better between chemo either, does it? That is fantastic that your liver function has improved.I hope you will have continued success with that so you can complete the chemo on schedule.Totally loved your picture. Your kids are super good looking!I love the little smile your son has!Too cute!

    Sweethope – I'm so happy for you that you got good results from the MUGA scan and that chemo was continuing on today. Hope it went well!Glad you got to continue on with the trial as well.

    Beachbum, I sure hope that you do experience improvement with the neuropathy over time.I heard it can take some time for those improvements to be felt.Do you take anything for that still?I know you said you don't take the B6 anymore.I'm really sorry that you have all those financial worries on your plate also.Honestly you are a very strong lady and I am struck by your positive attitude despite all you are dealing with.I hope you get the break from chemo that you want as well!You deserve it!!

    Brandi – I think my feet are on the mend.You have helped me get a better understanding of this so I think I am staying on top of keeping them moisturized and not overly stressing the soles of my feet.I am able to walk normally now so that is a huge improvement too.Yikes, I hope the cortisone shot is relieving the shoulder pain you have.I have hear the shot itself can be quite painful!BTW,I have that chemo brain thing going on too I think!Hopefully, that is only a temporary effect as well!

    LCH033 – I'm so sorry you are struggling with the SE's of chemo# 4 but I just wanted to say congratulations on getting that one done and I hope you recover from it more quickly than the last one.Hoping that you experience few to no SE's from Taxol.

    TeriMP – Congrats on completing chemo!Hoping you less misgivings about being done as time goes by and especially after talking with your MO about hormone therapy.On a weather note, we have snow heading our way!Yuck!!Hope you miss it in Sask!

    PMR53 – Congrats as well on completing chemo!!Hope you feel better real soon!How many more Herceptin do you have to have?

    Wow, long post!!

    Hope everyone one else is doing well and enjoying spring!

    Wendy

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  • PMR53
    PMR53 Member Posts: 452
    edited March 2015

    Rvgal

    Thank you. I feel like LCHO33 (Lara) exactly. This 4th round kicked me to the curb. I feel like I got hit by a truck. I never really recovered from 3 round. Any way it's been 5 days since #4 I am supposed to have Herceptin only every 3 wks. I want to recover from this though. My DH has been really stepping in to help with taking our daughter to school and volleyball and cleaning. I haven't been doing much. Hope it turns better this weekend. First day of Spring!!

    Xoxo

    Patty

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  • SweetHope
    SweetHope Member Posts: 439
    edited March 2015

    Ditto on what Wendy said! Hi Everyone.

    AC over! Whew! Now just waiting on SE's after Neulasta this afternoon. I did have one SE last night that I had previously with AC but I was too weak to care. It was restless legs. I looked it up because I wanted to see if a jigger of benedryl would help. Glad I looked because benedryl can cause it. Also, nausea meds (and pain meds). Found out melatonin can give relief so I popped a 5mg and the legs stopped twitching. When I took my nighttime phenergan I popped another melatonin and slept til 9 am...which is 5 hours longer than I normally sleep. (I think I found my insomnia cure.)

    Lara and Patty, I am so sorry you are suffering with this #4. Jena is right and hopefully you will bounce back quickly. Being in such a weakened state after #3 was what scared me into those two heart scans. Since I've had a 3+ week vacation I went into yesterday's AC#4 much stronger. We will see what the next week does. But for right now I feel like I should get a diploma for completing this half. Maybe I get one when Taxol is over.

    Wendy, I bet if it was your MO's feet in that condition nobody would hear the end of it.

    Stay strong you all.


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  • TeriMP
    TeriMP Member Posts: 89
    edited March 2015

    congrats Sweethope on being done AC!! Thank you to all the ladies for the congratulations on being done chemo

    RvGal - I feel much better today about being done chemo (weird to say but I was sad yesterday about it), I think it's because I've been auto pilot for last 6 months I haven't faced any of my feeling about what I am going through and they are finally starting to bubble to the surface. I am a little stressed as my insurance company called stating they'd like to see me back to work by June/July (that's not even a full year from my diagnosis!!). My work doesn't care and told me to stay off for as long as I want so that does provide some comfort they will fight for me.

    We did get the snow, but I love the cold so I am ok with it. But it shouldn't be around for too long. Did you guys get lots in Edmonton?

    I hope all you ladies are doing good!!

    Teri

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  • RV6gal
    RV6gal Member Posts: 331
    edited March 2015

    Sweethope, you are so right about it being different if it was my MO's feet! I'm so glad this is chemo 5 of 6 otherwise I'm not sure I would even be able to do it. I just keep telling myself after Tuesday, just one more!! Hope you have continued success with the melatonin. I should add that to my arsenal of meds also as I have had success with it in the past as well.

    PMR53, happy you are getting help! Don't worry about not doing much but resting and getting better! Hopefully that will be the last of the nausea!!

    TeriMP, That's great you are feeling even better today. I get that autopilot feeling too. Take your time at healing so you can return to work as healthy as possible. That's fantastic that your work supports you. No matter what the insurance company thinks, it will be between you and your doctor about the timing of your return to work. Hopefully, you doctor supports you 100% in that! On a different note, the nice thing about the snow here is that it looks cleaner! Our snow was completely gone. I don't think we got lots but more than I was expecting. Here's a picture from my front window this morning!

    image

    Not a great look for the first day of spring...ha ha ha..

    Happy Friday everyone!


    Wendy


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  • stillstruggling
    stillstruggling Member Posts: 33
    edited March 2015

    Hi Ladies. I just finished with chemo infusion #4. I have two more to go. Then I start herceptin. Number 4 really sidelined me too. I haven't been out of the bed much since Monday. My WBC counts are down so I have to have seven follow up shots instead of my normal 5. I'm confused as to whether I am feeling the effects of the chemo, shots, or some combo of both. Thank you all for posting about your survivor spirit. When I first joined the is post, I didn't think I could carry on but through your examples I am becoming stronger. Thank you.


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