So I am back again complaining. Yes i know i probably shouldn't. I had my third dose of chemo almost a week ago. I am trying to get through the neasuea and thought i was but, i was wrong. Sunday night i ate and hour later i was in the bathroom. Had major gas pains thought i was going to throw up, did not but( sorry about this)crapped until i couldnt crap no more or so i thought. I have gas pains and then i need to go to the bathroom until the pains are gone. Chemo related or just because of what i ate?I had lasgna which i knew wasn't the best but it sounded so good. I have so many things to do today and dont know if i trust myself going that far from the bathroom. Last chemo so constipated i wish i could find a happy meduim. I have one more dose then i will be done i am hoping to find the strength to do it. thanks keep fighting.
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Sick of dealing with it!
- By kmeha
- Posted September 21, 2009 at 11:07 am · 13 replies
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- By annejulia
- Posted September 21, 2009 at 1:50 pm
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I have delt with the constipation forever between the chemo and drugs we take it seems there will never be a happy medium. Nausea is one area that is horrible for me when I get it. I just wish I could throw up and be done with that feeling in the gut. I hope everything will get better for you. I know how upsetting all of this is. When you don't feel well it is hard to function. Best wishes! Annejulia
- By kibbitzqueen
- Posted September 21, 2009 at 6:08 pm
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I have been doing chemo for 14 1/2 of the last 18 years. I get to the point where I just want it to stop. Next thing you know my 6 chemo treatments are over. Some chemos have rotten side effects, some have basically none. Each treatment( as well as each different chemo you are on) will be different.
My doctor told me there is no reason to have nausea. There are lots of nausea medications on the market. Check with your doctor. I agree with Annejulia, yakking would be much better than nausea at least it would be over quicker.
Don't give up. Take it one day at a time. You don't know how long or short your chemo treatments will be.
Look at it as a GOOD thing to do chemo. There are so many people that can't afford to have treatment.
They must be frantic and scared out of their wits. YOU GET to receive chemo.. What a WONDERFUL thing it is to be able to GET chemo!
I know constipation is difficult to deal with. Diarrhoea (spelling doesn't look correct but it's what dictionary.com says is correct) is just as bad. I keep a plastic bag with extra panties and pads with me in my purse. You never know when it will hit. I thought mine was related to red sauce but when thinking it through, it's the chemo to blame.
The strength to do your chemo comes from your mind set about it. Be determined that you are in control and cancer will not get the best of you.
Good luck
~Kibbie
- By Kathy85301
- Posted September 21, 2009 at 11:18 pm
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Have you tried ginger for the nausea? A friend told me about it. I take one capsule in the morning and one at night. Tomorrow is my third chemo treatment and I have had NO nausea at all. Give it a try. Good luck!
- By Ovacom06
- Posted September 21, 2009 at 11:21 pm
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One day, one hour one minute, one second at a time however you choose to take it. Keep moving! Your in my thoughts and prayers! (((HUGS)))
- By FavoriteAunt
- Posted September 22, 2009 at 8:12 am
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It's probably the chemo and not what you ate.
I assume you have some kind of nausea pill to take? Even if you do, tell the doctor and they can give you something stronger.
Chemo side effects can drive us crazy - what happens with one doesn't happen with another - and then some have a whole new round of fun things to cope with. Just hang in there and check with the doctor. Hope you feel better soon.
- By Nancy2627
- Posted September 22, 2009 at 8:36 am
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Make sure you are not passing blood. I was just
recently diagnosed with colitis. So make sure
you don't have something serious. Nancy2627
- By Cheryl4Teal
- Posted September 22, 2009 at 9:57 am
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Hi kmeha,
First im so sorry you are dealing with this. I got to agree with lots of the ladies here, there no need for nausea . I dont get that , its more like a wave the first 2 days, then it goes away. I usally try ginger and its great.
My doctor said if I really feel unsure about my bowels and Im going to be out a long time to take 2 immodium.
To as he says " back me up". It does wonders for your confidence and if nothing else if you do have bowel issues you will get relief.
He said they are harmless when done in moderation.
He said if where your gonna be is an all day event then fine.
The extra panty thing is good. I keep what like I like to call a " a emergency kit". It has panties, diapers, extra shorts and pants and 2 towels with baby wipes some soap and a washcloth. You just never know and it gives you peace of mind.
I hope you get some relief soon.
- By dwm26
- Posted September 22, 2009 at 4:51 pm
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I had terrible nausea and vomiting I was taking everything. It didn't always work. I also had trouble with diarrhea. I am not sure which is cause which is effect but I was hopitalized with potasium magnizium and calcium defficency Dr said the cisplatin could cause it. The night before I was hospitalized I had severe diarrhea. Make sure the dr is checking your potasium magnizium and calcium levels
- By Jennali
- Posted September 22, 2009 at 5:15 pm
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kmeha, I'm sorry you're having problems. With me, the nausea is random and rare, so I don't take any meds. I get through the isolated event and then I'm fine. But I do think you need to let your doc know about it. Almost any chemo side effect is manageable these days.
And only one more to go!
In a strange way (I know...very strange) I enjoy chemo. I have learned to put Emla cream on my arm so I don't feel the initial IV stick. After that, it is just a matter of keeping myself entertained for a few hours. That is never a problem. The thing is, when I am getting chemo, I feel like I am armed and ready. There is a certain security in knowing that I am not on my own to figure out what supplements, what diet, what...whatever can I do to fight the Beast that might work? Now this chemo might not either, but it does have a track record, so I am betting in its favor. When I stopped chemo the first time ...after completing first line therapy...I was hugely relieved and glad not to have it anymore. But a part of me was scared, because what happens next? Am I making any sense?
Some day , chemo may be considered as barbaric as blood letting in the old days. But it's one weapon we have right now. I love Kibbie's mindset, and believe it would serve most of us well. Let's be glad we have some weapons and don't have to go into combat bare-handed.
Best of luck to you.
- By momanderson920
- Posted September 24, 2009 at 12:19 am
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The effects can be cumulative and it sounds like it is for you. It does go away after chemo is over. But for now, you are miserable. Has your doctor prescribed anything for the constipation, like miralax? Maybe you need something for that since constipation can cause pain too. Hang in there. Try to keep thinking, only one more treatment. Trust me, you will feel better when this is all over. You will be amazed at how good you feel a month or so after chemo is over.
- By kibbitzqueen
- Posted September 25, 2009 at 5:30 am
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Jennali
I know what you mean about being 'armed and ready'. I also feel there is a 'security' about doing chemo (and saying it actually feels wrong).
When am NOT actively doing chemo there's a nagging feeling that I should be doing something to help myself.
*Does a cartwheel, lands in splits and yells*
'Go Jennali, GO Jennali' WHOOHOOO!! Your LAST chemo'!
(ok.... OK! ....I KNOW!!!!! I'd probably KILL Myself if I did a cartwheel... but I'm just trying to be supportive)!! LOL
RAH! RAH! RAH!
~Kibbie
- By joah2
- Posted September 25, 2009 at 9:29 am
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Hallo Kibby,
What a brave woman you must be to deal with so many years of chemo. I just have had round one in 2008 and expected this will be the only round. I even did'nt know that when te cancer should become back everything started again.
Last week my gyn told me after the u.s. that there he saw another "something" of 3,5 inches so I have to do a MRI next monday. I expected it is a tumor again and will have to deal with another treatment again. I is not
the best life, but what when they say: sorry we are not go into another treatment with you. In Holland everybody gets treatments from his insurrance so that is not the point.
I am prepar myself for the result okt 8.
Gr. Joah
- By Jennali
- Posted September 29, 2009 at 9:56 pm
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Kibbie, just saw your post. You definitely have the gift of seeing the lighter side of things. I guess after fighting for so long, you have to.
Thanks for the laugh and the mental image of your cheerleading!
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