Jane4321 Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Well you all, I'm about to go complete my second round of chemo treatment.... This time around so far (knock on wood) I haven't felt nasious at all a little dizzy a couple of times but not bad, however my back is in some horrible and miserable pain.. It burns inside and out, hurts for anything at all to touch my skin even my tshirts and there are red splotches here and there, my oncologist thinks maybe I'm developing shingles because the burning pain indicates nerves.... All I know is it is miserabel! I can hardly sleep at night and gee I have to wear clothes LOL Well I am on medication, hope it helps because pain killers don't even work for it... Anyways, my oncologist said he wants to do a complete CT Scan after this round of chemo in 2 weeks. He normally does it half way through which would be 3 months but for some reason wants to check mine now... I wonder why, I just may have to ask my nurse if he is concerned about something or what. I'm anxious to know if chemo is working to be honest just worry some is worrying the doctor for him to check so soon. Well... I must go it's drip time! LOL Take care and see you all real soon. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Jane, Sorry to hear of the pain you are experiencing. I don't recall anything like that when I did any of my chemo. Hopefully the meds will kick in soon & you'll be feeling better. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 I got shingles but I got mine in my esophogus! They are THE most painful thing EVER! I hope whatever medication they give you helps. There are some pain relief creams they can give also. Best wishes. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick m Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 hello..........i also get scaned every 2 cycles....the dr wants to make sure chemo is working. after my first 2 rounds i had a major shrinkage but after the next two it was not significant shrinkage..so dr changed one drug. he probably does not want to waste any rounds of chemo on you like mine does not want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyridge Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Love your sense of humor. . .keep the faith . . . your doc sounds like he wants to stay on top of things. That is good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane4321 Posted April 21, 2004 Author Share Posted April 21, 2004 Thanks, I have tried to keep my sense of humor through this.. I have always been funny and outgoing and try to see the bright side of things, I love to make people laugh somewhat of a class clown in school I hope I don't offend anyone with my sense of humor, I am not ever poking fun at this I know it is very serious business I just prefer to laugh rather than feeling sad or angry or depressed. Still suffering a bit with the shingles but it seems to be getting better even tho I have been up since 3am with a painful spot in my back, it was much worse before. Hope all is well with everyone! it is almost 6am I am beginning to feel sleepy and I need to get my daughter off to school. Take care! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioKat Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Just wanted to send you out good thoughts that the pain stops and that everything is ok with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Pain is not fun (I know, what a news flash ). Glad to see it hasn't scared off your sense of humor. Hope it goes away soon, but it sounds like your onc. is well on top of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Hi Jane, Sending prayers and positive thoughts on your way. Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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