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KaryninMiami

(3,073 posts)
11. Totally know how you feel
Thu Jul 3, 2014, 12:13 AM
Jul 2014

After my first round, I kept saying "evil gremlins had taken over my body". Mouth sores, hair falling out, nausea, strange reactions to smells, a rash on my stomach and then my neck and chest, migraines and the final "surprise"- my face breaking out with what looked like acne. I was pretty miserable- but did my best to keep sane and not loose my sense of humor.

But it got better- it really did! As time went by, most of the symptoms went awayI walked almost daily (some times not more then 20 minutes), meditated, wrote in my journal (PM me and I will send you the link), ate lots of (non meat) protein and smoked (or ingested) a good amount of weed. The medications (antibiotic and acyclovir for mouth sores) eventually kicked in and I guess my body adjusted. Ate a lot of Ben & Jerry's frozen yogurt too! Still do actually...

It will get better! And in the meantime, I send a hug to you fellow warrior! Please take care of you- find things you enjoy doing, places/settings that make you feel peaceful and people who make you smile and fill you with love. You can do this!

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Just stay strong - and keep your sense of humor Siwsan Jul 2014 #1
I think I could laugh under almost any conditions. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #2
Guys in my support group say to use 'Head and Shoulders' on the rash. sinkingfeeling Jul 2014 #3
Thanks! Through washing the hair or direct application? Solly Mack Jul 2014 #4
Direct application. It has a numbing affect. sinkingfeeling Jul 2014 #5
Thanks, again! Solly Mack Jul 2014 #6
Have they mentioned Transderm-SCOP? Ruby the Liberal Jul 2014 #7
Hey! I'll ask them about that. The doc gave me a 3 month supply of pills already though. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #8
First thing in the morning? Ruby the Liberal Jul 2014 #9
For a few days after Chemo I get sick in the mornings. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #10
Totally know how you feel KaryninMiami Jul 2014 #11
My tongue is the latest victim. Bright red and almost everything stings it. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #12
Just checking in on you Solly Crewleader Jul 2014 #13
(((Crewleader))) Solly Mack Jul 2014 #14
I'm on antibiotics too, Solly. Crewleader Jul 2014 #15
You need more hugs (((Crewleader))) Solly Mack Jul 2014 #16
Hopefully soon will be the day when this becomes an unpleasant and very distant memory ... slipslidingaway Jul 2014 #17
I'm looking forward (with hope) to that day. I describe food as salty sawdust when asked. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #18
"Salty sawdust" that sounds wonderful ... slipslidingaway Jul 2014 #21
My doc has lowered my chemo dose 2x so far, maybe you should ask about this wordpix Jul 2014 #19
Oh, my! Mine isn't that bad, thankfully. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #20
I searched to see how you are. Mira Jul 2014 #22
Oh, Mira! I am so sorry! Solly Mack Jul 2014 #23
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