Reaction to first treatment
Hi all
Just wanted to talk about what happened to me last week for my first round of Taxol/Herceptin/Carbo. I admit I was extremely nervous about the Carbo, as I haven't actually met anyone who has had it. So as it turned out, my first round was a disaster! I had the Herceptin/Taxol, no worries, but was then given Phenergan before the Carbo, and I completely zoned out. I couldn't focus on anything, wanted to sleep, but could not sit still. I do remember talking to my onc. while standing doing leg stretches, and at one point sitting on the floor doing yoga leg stretches! It must have looke so funny. Anyway, after my 4th trip to the toilet in 1/2 hour, they gave me Valium to knock me out.
The next day I felt great, slightly nauseous, and couldn't stop eating. The day after that, not so great, still feeling sick, tired, and the next day, bloody awful. I went back to hospital, and stayed on a drip for 4 hours to rehydrate me, even though I was drinking plenty. Unfortunately, I think I may have had a virus also, as my son was sick the same night. It took me 6 days before I came good.
So, as you can imagine, I was dreading my next treatment, however, it was fine (no Phenergan ever again!!!!), and today I just feel a bit tired.
As I said, I was very nervous about having the Carbo, but after reading this site, and reading different opinions, it always lifts my spirits. Good luck to you all.
Love Lisa
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