richinsdakota Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Got first taxotere Mon.....hit me thurs. morn. , fatigue very heavy, can hardly walk around house...doze off every time I slow down, sit..heh Funny thing, it makes me shorter of breath too, and I dont need that, already runnin on one cylinder. Feel Like Im on the edge of panic every time I move around house a bit., trying to breath deeper. Oh, well, hope it only lasts couple days....cause gotta go back in Mon. for another, probly cisplatin..not sure yet. Gonna make sure it doesnt add same side effects, not much room for more of same..heh. Trying to hold the back pain in check with meds till after chemo regimen, I guess...not a good time to do nerve block injuections, get infection, etc. K...jus to update yall. More latta...Rich B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Rich, Sorry to hear you're having a rough time, but please try to remember, this does get over with. Are you taking your anti-nausea meds whether you need them or not? That was the key to functioning with me--take the zofran for 3 days following chemo, whether I felt sick or not. It kept me from getting real sick. I had my chemo on Thursday, and usually worked on Friday, but Sat and Sun I mostly laid around and by Monday I was back up and at work. Lots of fluids too--helps with the stomach thing, and the blood counts, and all that, plus, dehydration is not pretty...... Hang in there-- Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Hey Rich, you just took me back... It is not easy, but it is do-able. Hang in there. One minute at a time, one day at a time... Cindi o'h ps..how is that back pain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Its not fun...no one ever says it is a breeze...but it is worth it. I truly believe I would not be alive today if I hadn't done it myself. Tell the doc or nurses how you are feeling. It might be your WBC or RBC. If so, there are meds for that. Like everyone said, drink plenty of liquids and take that antinausea medicine before you get sick. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Rich,It was a year ago I went thru that and haven't forgotten how miserable I felt.It is doable tho and the end result can be very worth while.Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Rich, just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you and hoping you feel much, much better soon. Hang in there! Praying for us all, BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I know this response is a little late, however I agree that you should give your doctor a call if your breathing is harder than before. I did have a similiar reaction and found out that my red blood cells were low and needed a transfusion. I hope your recovery from the chemo is speedy. I will be thinking about you. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I've been down this week myself from my last chemo treatment so I can definately identify. Hang in there rich, we'll make it! Thinking of you Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Rich, Premedicate!! It is well worth it. Don't let it get you down, this too will pass. XOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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