Starting Chemo March 2015

Katy I think 100.4 is the magic number to call your doctor. Any idea what brought it on?

the fall? Or maybe I wasn't right to begin with and that's why I fell?

Have a headache too

it's been bouncing around 100.1 to 100.3 only was 100.4 once

I know if I tell them I fell it's curtains

headache after fall. I did not hit my head.

It's back at 100.3

Baby whites were ok but reg wbc was low on Thurs

Just keep chatting as you need to. I will be up a few more hours and monitoring to see how you are doing. So worried for you!

Are you hydrated and drinking water? My doc said the steroids lower white blood cell counts, but you got the Neulasta yesterday, right? I bring that up worried that your baby whites may have dropped and I don't know when the Neulasta kicks in to help with that issue. So you took steroids today I think

thanks everyone. Temp is still hovering @ 100.3 feel pretty shitty.

One thing I am is well hydrated. Remember my port backed up there was so much imbalance. Blood was backing out of my port at infusion. They fixed it.

I am thinking I may have forgotten the steroid this morning. I just can't remember taking it. I took the Claritin for the Neulasta. But my baby whites always fall to 1.3 or so right after chemo and my wbc was under 4 I think too. I have been taking my temp every couple of hrs and am being very quiet. I guess it's too late to take the steroid now.

Since there doesn't seem to be a steady rise I think I'll be ok. I hate to leave Jack alone in case they admit me. And the hospital is where the sick people are! Here in my house I'm safe from the introduction of marauding bacteria. However if it goes back to 100.4 I promise to call MO. Promise.

Knowing you guys were here helped to calm me. I have been doing so well I admit this slapped me upside the head.

glad you are feeling better and staying away from sick people is always a good idea- I think reporting this to your MO is important - my MO made it clear that he wanted me reporting any concern to him day or night , he even went so far to say if I was calling after hours I was always to tell the operator it was an emergency so that they paged him even if it was just a silly question because the only way he could help was if he was aware - take care Kathy hope today is a better da

Hi I had my first treatment of a/c 2 weeks ago and going to get second one on Wednesday. My doctor explained the side effects but this morning when I saw a black tongue I was pissed. I couldn't believe my tongue was black. My nausea has been so far handled with Zofran,Compazine, Dexameth and Ativan. I started to get bad heartburn and am so happy that I found this website with everyone talking about chemo. I no longer feel so alone. No one in my family has had to undergo chemo and then I get the prize of radiation next. Thank you for all of this information. It helps so much.

Welcome waychris! Sorry to meet you this way but I think you'll find this group very supportive and helpful.

I feel like I've seen this mentioned before but what is the general consensus on massage during chemo? I have a gift certificate from Christmas before I was served the shit sandwich. A massage sure seems nice right now. Thoughts? Also, I must vent, I am amazed at how some "friends" disappear during tough times like these. I shouldn't be surprised by the one person I am referring to but it still hurts that she pretty much disappeared after my diagnosis. She got upset, understandably, and I haven't really heard from her since. Except to ask me a few questions because another friend of hers was recently diagnosed. I shared some info with her and haven't heard a thing since about three weeks ago. I think I'll reach out since I'm sure she is scared shitless. Again just makes me so grateful for a group like this.

Carrie: I asked team about a massage and they didn't express any concerns. I want to get one, too. Just can't find the time. I am sorry about your friend.

Waychris: Welcome to our group of which no one wants to be a member. I am so glad you found us. NOONE should have to go through this alone. I am guessing you haven't lost your hair yet?

so I made it through the night teetering at 100.3. Right now it has come down to 100 so I will call MO in the morning, unless it spikes again.

I honestly feel the worst I've felt since chemo started.. Every part of my body hurts.,headache, scraped skin stinging, bonepain, I feel like I bruised my port when I fell. I am weak and it's hard for me to grip a cup of coffee. But hey. At least I made a cup of coffee. Ankle that I twisted is swollen, and I am feeling so very low. A genuine pity party. Can't stop crying. I have been so lucky so far.,trying to count my blessings but the flesh is weak.

Sloth- absolutely imperative that I work out a system to get Jack scooped up if something like this happens again. I did have something in place but it wasn't ideal. He means the world to me. His well- being seems more important than mine. I know I sound like a nutcase and I'm so weepy.

Thanks everyone for caring

Hi Katy, I dropped in when I saw your post. Please keep an eye on the temp! Sometimes even the smallest thing can be something when we are all so fragile from the treatment. You are such a great positive cheerleader for everyone here in your group, you help so many people. Yep I read all of the posts! Your thoughtfulness and compassion even when you are feeling so crappy today is truly a blessing for everyone here

Make a plan for your little darling, and reduce the stress just in case. It is always good to know someone has your back and can take care of Jack. You need to take care of you to get well. I hope you feel better! Cheryl

Slept so good last night I can't believe it. So thankful for that! My issue today is, last night I took 2 tylenol 3's before bed and because of my mouth and throat issues, the first pill got lodged in my throat and I started to choke and cough and make a spectacle of myself for a few minutes. Today I can barely speak properly, my voice is raspy and giving out. Yay for random crap happening!