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Cancer Support

Solly Mack

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8. Hey! I'll ask them about that. The doc gave me a 3 month supply of pills already though.

Reply to Ruby the Liberal (Reply #7)

Wed Jul 2, 2014, 06:48 PM

Jul 2014

I go ahead and take 2 in the AM because the nausea starts within the first hour of waking. This mainly happens for the first few days after the Chemo. Just as I'm feeling some relief from the nausea it is time to do Chemo again. Vicious cycle.

I'm trying to eat several small meals like they suggested. Some days though, food is the enemy. It stinks, taste bad, and it hurts my tongue.

I started with an occupational therapist today. She is working with me on massages to help drain my lymphatic system. Fun, fun.

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I'm on my second week of antibiotics for my chemo rash. [View all] Solly Mack Jul 2014 OP

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