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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Cancer / April 20041st Chemo done question J or Steph
Well yesterday I had my 1st CHemo CHOP+R Talk about a marathon 10 1//2 hours but it went great no reattion to Robaxtion so next time it should go faster. Also my Onocolagist said that CT scan did not show antthing else other than the Lungs two spots so that is great never thight I would here myself say that. Well that makes my staging II E NHL Large B cell , but I am young enough and other than the two lymphoma spots on my lungs I am in good health. Question for either J or Steph I feel like I have early symptoms of the flu, you know body aches, cold, head aches is this normal for the day after CHEMO treatment or should I expect even worse to come. The upset stomach occasional pain it kind of puts me off a little but no too bad. So can I expect worse or is this the bottom. Frank (aka) "stew" > Well yesterday I had my 1st CHemo CHOP+R > Talk about a marathon 10 1//2 hours but it went great no reattion to [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Frank (aka) "stew" Hi Frank, I take it you mean rituximab aka rituxan ? I would expect that as the treatment continues, (possibly) some symptoms to get worse like fatigue and hair loss. For the prednisone, do you take it with meals and/or milk? If so, and you've still got upset stomach try eating a few bites then the prednisone, then the rest of the meal. If that doesn't improve, then perhaps you need to talk to the doctor about that. Most people get increased appetite from prednisone which might balance out lack of appetite from the chemos, but if you start getting gut pains, it's sometimes hard to tell the difference between gastro upsets (too much acid) and frank ulcers and you don't want stomach ulcerations. Maybe others here or Steph have something to add... Best, J >> Well yesterday I had my 1st CHemo CHOP+R >> Talk about a marathon 10 1//2 hours but it went great no reattion to [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] >Best, >J Big problem I already have UlCERS and take Previcid twice a day But the pain from this is diffrent then the ulcer pain. No real appetite increase but only day one of the PRed so who knows what tomorrow may bring. But if this is as bad as it will get then it is not too bad, I am starting to prepare for the big hair loss, I have trimed my hair down to a crew cut and shaved my beard down to the skin like a week shadow and will shave ithe beard off on monday and the hair even closer on next wednesday, trying to prevent the shock of handfulls of it while showering or worse a pillow full inthe morning. Thank You for the Insight . Frank (aka) "stew" >>> Well yesterday I had my 1st CHemo CHOP+R >>> Talk about a marathon 10 1//2 hours but it went great no reattion to [quoted text clipped - 50 lines] > >Frank (aka) "stew" Frank, After each of my CHOP & Rituxin chemos, I had flu-like symptoms for a few days. My chemo was always on a Friday and by Tuesday I would have sore muscles and my skin was sore to the touch and a low grade fever - very flu-like to me. It usually passed by the next Friday - so just a few days. My hair loss came the week before my 2nd round of chemo (The treatments for me were every 3 weeks). All these side affects were considered normal by my doctor. Hope this helps a little. And I really hope you are weathering the affects ok. Carla >>>> Well yesterday I had my 1st CHemo CHOP+R >>>> Talk about a marathon 10 1//2 hours but it went great no reattion to [quoted text clipped - 65 lines] > >Carla Carla I am doing ok my treatments also every three weeks. I was expecting the same Hair loss by week two. Thank You for the response it is good to know that it is normal effects but as I stated if this is the worse I will feel then I can do it. Not that I have a choice any who. Frank (aka) "stew" > >> Well yesterday I had my 1st CHemo CHOP+R > >> Talk about a marathon 10 1//2 hours but it went great no reattion to [quoted text clipped - 50 lines] > > Frank (aka) "stew" My mom had unbearable bone leg pain. The type that you do not want anyone around to see you. She described them as screwdrivers being driven into her bones. Usually 2 days were bad, but the first 2 days after treatment she had more energy and then was sick and down for the count. Her cancer was lung cancer. She had the other symptoms described here by others too. I read extensively, I bought 10 books and the most helpful was from the experiences of others. Food tastes were mentioned and she used plastic utensils at all times. She carried them with her in her pocketbook and NEVER experienced that food taste problem. It must be the silver. Try it. Good luck . . . . .Lily Mae >> >> Well yesterday I had my 1st CHemo CHOP+R >> >> Talk about a marathon 10 1//2 hours but it went great no reattion to [quoted text clipped - 70 lines] >that food taste problem. It must be the silver. Try it. Good luck . . . . >.Lily Mae Thanks Lily Mae I will try it who knows it might just do the trick for the BRaaacckk food. As for the leg pain mine at the moment is only slight so I hope it stays that way, I keep waiting for the energy and have yet to feel it other than the hard to sleep and the wake up at about 6 am after falling asleep at 1 or 2 but I guess it may take a day or two for the prednisone to get into my system? Again thanks for the Plastic Ware Idea I will try it I know any improvement is a help. Frank (aka) "stew" > Thanks Lily Mae > I will try it who knows it might just do the trick for the BRaaacckk food. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > asleep at 1 or 2 but I guess it may take a day or two for the > prednisone to get into my system? leg pain Frank ? I'm confused, I can't find a post where you mention leg pain. I think I've read on the other newsgroup that Pred (steroids) can make a person not so sleepy at night. Is there a way to take it earlier in the day (with meals)? Ask your doctors, because I'm not one. On the other hand, that might just make you fall asleep earlier and wake up earlier, so perhaps you're "doomed" to have to have a sleep during the day? Or if you're needing to be functional for work or other reasons, perhaps there's a sleep medicine that your doctor could suggest for you? J - not an expert so usual disclaimer - ask your doctor >> Thanks Lily Mae >> I will try it who knows it might just do the trick for the BRaaacckk food. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >J - not an expert so usual disclaimer - ask your doctor Thanks J] Did not have leg pain until recent like Wednesday night thought it was muscles aches like the flu sort of. but the leg pain is at a very minimal only in my calves I took the PRED at about 7 am today so I will see if that helps any And my doctor has per scribed Ambien said take one if that don't work take two, last night I took one same as Wednesday however tonight I guess I will try two. The pred I was told would throw me off my sleep and I would be even worse after I stop in five days but only last for a couple days. Then it would be ok until next treatment when it would start all over. Thank You again J As always your opinion and post are on target I did call my ONC he said some body aches are normal but they should not be earth shattering or to the point I can not handle them. Frank (aka) "stew" > Well yesterday I had my 1st CHemo CHOP+R > Talk about a marathon 10 1//2 hours but it went great no reattion to [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Frank (aka) "stew" Very common symptoms, Frank. Haven't you asked the onc or nurses about them? I don't think there is any reason to expect worse to come. >> Well yesterday I had my 1st CHemo CHOP+R >> Talk about a marathon 10 1//2 hours but it went great no reattion to [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > >I don't think there is any reason to expect worse to come. Yes I ask the Nurse and My ONC both said said you can get these symptoms But was just wondering the extent severity you know You can tell me body aches are a symptom But how severe Flu Like, or real painfully But like I stated previously if this is the worst then I have felt a whole lot more discomfort from normal case of flu or cold, other than the terrible taste it has given to most foods. Thank You Steph for your time and answers. Frank (aka) "stew" > > Well yesterday I had my 1st CHemo CHOP+R > > Talk about a marathon 10 1//2 hours but it went great no reattion to [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > I don't think there is any reason to expect worse to come. Thank you, Steph J (wishing I left all the questions up to you) |
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