jamie Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Hello everyone, Just a quick question... My dad had his first Taxtoere treatment last Wednesday, and started feeling like crap on Thursday... He still is feeling yucky... Sick Stomach, Bone/Joint Pain/Constipated... Does anyone know how long before he starts feeling better? I know its different for everyone, just lookin' for past expierences. He only gets this treatment once every 3 weeks, and he's really hoping to feel ok in between treatments... Anyone can help? Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Can only tell you that John felt better between treatments and I am sure he will rally. Taxotere is hard and the steriods don't help either. Make sure he doesn't get too run down and that they are watching his blood counts. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Jamie, I just will ditto what Ry said. Taxotere is hard, but effective. Hang in there, kiddo. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Jamie, I didn't have taxotere, but I did experience some of the same side effects. I had a particularly hard time with constipation, which is a side effect of the anti-nausea drugs. Don't let that go on--have him take something for constipation and get that all working again, so to speak. I had the most miserable time of the whole time I was on chemo for a couple of days over that constipation issue and it's one of the more easy ones to solve. Some citrate of magnesia or something like it from the drug store will solve that problem and it will be a whole lot better. I think with chemo, we need to solve the side effects that we can solve, such as the dehydration and constipation because there are some we can't solve and just have to let run their course. Hope this helps..... Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tess Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Unfortunately he won't feel better until the chemo gets out of the system, just in time for the next dose. Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Jamie my mom didn't do taxatore, but i remember it was cyclical how she felt, predictable after two rounds what days would be better than others. Tell your dad to hang in there!!! You also have to take into account that your dad is still tired frm srugery also. I love the picture of the dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Jamie my mom didn't do taxatore, but i remember it was cyclical how she felt, predictable after two rounds what days would be better than others. Tell your dad to hang in there!!! You also have to take into account that your dad is still tired frm srugery also. I love the picture of the dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Jamie my mom didn't do taxatore, but i remember it was cyclical how she felt, predictable after two rounds what days would be better than others. Tell your dad to hang in there!!! You also have to take into account that your dad is still tired frm srugery also. I love the picture of the dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Each of us different, but I had the exact same symptoms plus a low grade fever a few evenings. On about the 5th day I started feeling better. So for me, on the 3 week cycle, I had at least 2 weeks of feeln' fine. Hard drug but it does usually have some good results. jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 When I was on chemo, my dr. put me on Senekot-S every night before bedtime. Worked like a charm to keep things regular. The brand name Senekot has not been available in stores for a while, but any store brand Senna-S will work fine. I still take it every night. Andrea is right, it is cyclacle as far as the side effects. I always felt bad for about a week and a half, then a little better for a week and a half, just in time to get chemo again! Tell your dad to hang in there. We are thinking about him. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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