Fasting anyone? and steroids suck

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Anonymous
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edited November 2016 in Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After
Fasting anyone? and steroids suck
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  • Milner
    Milner Member Posts: 5
    edited November 2016

    Hello All,

    I hope I'm following proper forum protocol. I've been reading a lot of posts and they have been so helpful but I'm having trouble finding others that are doing some things that I've tried.

    I started fed-d on October 27 and my 2nd November 17(both Thursdays 8am). On the recommendation of my Naturopath I fasted from the previous monday night until the following Friday. I took Emend before treatment as well as the steroids they gave me at the clinic. I have not had any nausea and the only side effects I feel I've had are from the steroid. I DO NOT LIKE THE STEROIDS. I did not take the ones they sent home with me, I continued with the Emend however. Anyone else like me? I'm a raving lune on those things, short tempered, mean, etc. I have rearranged all my furniture however and it looks quite nice.

    Today I feel normal again (5 days later) like the steroids are out of my system. I'm intimidated by my oncologist but wondering if I can ask for a reduction or elimination of the steroid entirely? Has anyone tried steroid free?

    Thanks,

    Mel

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  • Kat1984
    Kat1984 Member Posts: 47
    edited November 2016

    hiya, I had a different chemo regime to you (AC+T) but I also didn't want the steroids. Through AC I had a bag through IV but did not take the pills for the next 3 days. Same with Taxol. I was weary as the steroids can prevent allergic reaction though, so I would consult with your onc first. I also took emend and had no nausea. I was afraid of weight gain, my onc told me I had to take them, but I didn't and told the nurses incase there was a problem. I hope it all works out for you

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  • Milner
    Milner Member Posts: 5
    edited November 2016

    Thank you. Good advice.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2016

    I didn't have the same chemo, but I believe fasting helped me. I fasted about 2 1/2 days pre-chemo and 1 day post-chemo for AC. For the weekly Taxols, I fasted the day of chemo. During AC, I found I didn't need any of the steroid or Emend after treatment. During Taxol, they reduced the steroid and Benadryl after I asked. I needed to add Reactine to replace some of the steroid. Go by how you feel. Good luck!

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