jcawork Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Have any idea what its from and anything to get rid of it Carbo and VP 16 is what I am on. Thanks, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 I had Cisplatin and VP 16 . Mine was a whole lot more than facial flushing. It was instant menopause, Hot flash, Hot flash , Hot flash, rip your close off, wet hair, flash , flash flash. Sorry, don't know what would help you. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Jen, when I started the 2nd round of chemo (Carboplatin/Etoposide) I had a major night sweat the night after they gave me the Carboplatin IV. It woke me up in the night, but wasn't a "flash" because I wanted to cover up instead of throw off clothes! I had a few smaller ones over the next few days, but no more after that. I never had anything like that during the day time. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 They may be giving you steriods right before chemo and that causes a red face. I mentioned it when they started by 2nd round and the onc nurse told me that in addition to the anti-nausea meds they were also giving me a nice dose of steriod to help the anti-nausea meds work better. You might ask them if you're receiving the same. Mine went away within 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Sharlene, I'd completely forgotten about that. Yes, I had an IV with a steroid and anti-nausea drug before the Carboplatin IV. I only had a problem with the night sweat the one night I told about, and minor ones a few times, but it wasn't anything constant, and I didn't have the "red face" -- just sweaty. Eeewww!! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Di, I love those photos of your cats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Ha -- you'd love the real kitties too -- I sure do! Poor little Button (on the right) is afraid of her own shadow, but Tootsie is a real sweetheart. (I'm still smacking myself for forgetting about the steroid -- OF COURSE it's what caused the night sweat! Double DUH!! to me!!!) Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 I'm going to start a thread about how many people's memories, cognitive abilities were altered by chemo? I swear my brain doesn't fire on all cylinders any longer and my memory - oh gosh, my memory. I only remembered it because of the facial flushing and hot feeling. I felt like I had a sunburn for the first time in many years. I didn't even need blush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 You mean, start a thread where we're all expected to discuss our CRS symdrome? No way!! Ha. The problem is that I don't know if it's from chemo, or just getting so danged old. Hmmmppphhh. My favorite bumper sticker: Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 I had carbo/vp-16 and had the "red glow". My husband said it just looked like I had been out in the sun and just gave me a healthy looking rosy glow. I never had night sweats, even though I was given steriods too. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Glad to see you posting Di. Was wondering about you and also wondering if I just missed your posts. Luv your kittens too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Di Those are senior moments - not CRS's. I've also heard them referred to as CRAFT moments. Guess what that stands for??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Oh, I'm still around. My mother has been here for a visit so I've not had much free time the past few weeks to post -- just here and there! I have NO idea what a CRAFT moment is, but can give it a good guess -- "can't remember a freekin' thing" maybe? Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 You're close Di - very, very close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Is it safe to say that if I get any closer, I'm in BIG trouble? Haha!! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 You would probably be at the banning stage. It's fun to laugh sometimes and post a silly thread or two. But you will "see" me refer to CRAFT moments often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Had it , but went away on it's own. It's my understanding that it's a histamine reaction. Sorry I couldn't help more. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Maybe they could give you an antihistimine before they start the chemo. They did my grandmother. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deruo Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I realize this is probably late, and you've already got several replies, but just this week, the oncology nurse told us that the flushing was from the steroid given with the anti-nauseants prior to chemo. She said it wasn't serious, but if it was bothersome, to take an antihistamine like Benadril to alleviate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draiocht_bean_si Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 yes definitely from cortisonr or decadron or like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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