Thanks everyone. I did get a couple lidocaine patches for use before chemo. My doc said to put one on the night before and take it off about an hour before treatment.
The hospital called to see how I'm doing with the port. So far it's ok, except for being sore.
I did have a sore spot under my jaw the next day, and told them about that. I'll also tell the oncologist, in case it was a lymph node swelling. It's still a little sore today.
I plan to take some GatorAide with me to treatment, and my hubby is taking me this first time. He wants to be with me to see what's going on and how it's going to affect me.
He's a sweetie.
I am lucky that the onco comes to our little town once a week to an outpatient clinic here, and I'll get my treatments right here in town. It's only about a 5 minute drive to the clinic. I'll also be able to get my rads here in town too.
That means a lot to me, since travel would be a issue at this point in time.
Thanks agin for your input and well wishes. It makes me feel like going the first time won't be so bad now.
I will definately bring up my back and leg pain too.