Starting Chemo September 2015; join us!

Minnesota Lisa, yeah, I guess fatigue and runny eyes are much better than the AC issues. Food and water taste like they're supposed to. And I'm able to accomplish a few things each day instead of being wiped out on the couch for 3 or more days like I was on the AC. I do seem to be a bit constipated early in the week, but there's no discomfort to it and it usually resolves itself after a couple of days. I still need to try to make myself consume more fluids.

Mostly I just want to get this over with and have my real life back, just like all the rest of us here! Miles to go...

jabe have you tried benadryl? I had an itchy rash on my hands after round 1 and benadryl helped.

I'm trying to catch up, I felt a killer sinus infection and fever coming on Friday night of course after hours and spent 3 hours in the ER getting antibiotics and potassium supplements. My white count was fine 8.2, but my hemoglobin is low at 9.8. They don't infuse here unless it's below 8 either. Potassium was way low too so I'm taking horse pills for a week. The kids slept over at the neighbors, I'm so grateful to them! I need to call my MO tomorrow and let him know. I wonder if it will change my chemotherapy on Wednesday.

I missed a great party last night but I still felt awful. Today is a bit better which is good because DD has a violin recital this afternoon.

Good luck to everyone having treatments this week and everyone dealing with se's, new and ongoing.

Unsalted baked pretzels make my tummy happy. If you're looking for an alternative snack, these are actually good.

unfortunately, these hives are beyond Benadryl and cortisone creams . The ER had to give me IV steroids, Benadryl and then another anti-itch medication. I've now been on 3 days of oral steroids (will be 5 days total) and its controlled but not gone so I'm nervous what happens if not gone very soon. Very very uncomfortable before the steroids...I know it sounds (and is) minor in comparison to so many other SEs but it's got me so upset and frustrated!!!

I have horrific joint pain this weekend. Of course, I forgot to take the claritin for the neulasta so that may have something to do with it. Painkillers are barely touching it. My head is not on straight as I'm worried sick about my son...why oh why does this have to happen now? How much can one person take?The pain in the hips, lower back and overall is excruciating. Ice packs helped. I will get through this...just have to vent.

Pain makes me very cranky.

Lindy - Pain makes everyone cranky - hang in there. Keep those ice packs going and power through. <<<hugs>>>

I was taking claritin 24 every 12 hours. Nuelasta is a bitch.

crank away lindy. I got hit last weekend in similar places from taxol/neulesta combo. I wound up living on prescription anti inflammatory and pain meds. Hang in there. It gets better on Monday. I am so not wanting to do taxol #2 Wednesday. Hope it doesn't get worse with further infusions. The nagging SE's from taxol for me are nerve pain, bloating, some d, trouble sleeping, & issues with decreased urinations/trouble urinating from UTI.

Good luck to all this week. And feel better to those who are not feeling well. We've got this ladies.

Annie: was that rash when you were still on taxotere?

I'm making constipation the theme of my cancer. Yes I am 12 and poop jokes are funny.

I almost feel good today. I have a slight headache and I'm tired, but that's it. 7 days until round 4.

I'm 58 and not embarrassed to admit I love the poop jokes. Bowel movements = celebration for me these days.

All Hail Rosarita.

I love those beans... bean and cheese burritos!

Petula - it took me 8 days to feel OK after both rounds of AC I've had, so recovery time is definitely variable. You should call your MO office, as they may be able to suggest or prescribe something to make you feel better.

I've worn my wig out like 2 times. It's just not worth the effort. I just go out in a cap now. Screw em all if they can't take it!!! I need more hats though cuz it's getting cold.