Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 my vein did stick out while it was there.....and mine stayed sore the whole time it was in, only because the doctor who put it in put the wrong kind in, he should have used a shallow one and he didn't, also it was sitting on top of my bone and it shouldn't have been up that far......i found this out when they took it out wed......carol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 Hi carol, mine is the same way, its down over my bone, but it dos'nt hurt anymore only if i touch it, he said mine will come out in 3 months, that was a month ago, but i'm going to try and talk him into leaving it in for my last chemo in october. Hugs Carolyn~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 Its not new i had it done 7yrs ago i have rolling veins so right off they did it with me before chemo started i had to have this done because couldn't take chances with adrimicin getting out vein, i could of kept it in me all my life but you had to go every month after chemo was through to have it flush out with the kit mine was big in me and what they would do with me every for chemo or to flush and like they said some medical institutions don't do this but they would put a novacane shot in port before getting iv's and all to start on me they would draw blood first make sure it was in place for chemo really with the kind veins i have dr's said would of been good to have it kept in me but it was a hassle because my drs office was 2 hr drive and its was not known back than in my area but Carolyn i really enjoy it had no problems with it and when they took it out was like a little surgery but wasn't put to sleep i didn't have to go to surgery room just surgery in dr office they numb me and had a sheet in front of me were i couldn't see what they were doing dr Fleming said i don't want you bossing me it was laser to take it out didn't feel nothing so good luck girl and see some people have the small needle and some had the large,depends on size of port if it was hurting you than your port was probably small and needed just the small needle to put in port ,that i bet the problem was well talk later cheryl Re: Question > carol thats great, you had your port removed, glad to know a couple of > you had it done in the jugular, most people never heard of it...hugs > carolyn.. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 oh yes at first it was very tender and it hurt like i said they did this surgery 3 weeks after masectomy,i said the masectomy didnt hurt like the port did but i guess because it was in the jugular vein i couldnt lie down because of the pressure in that jugular it hurt like 3-4 days than was better but everybody that was going through chemo help me on that becasuse they had same thing but it was so much easier even if they give you a shot went through there and your blood test as well it rally help but mine swole i felt like my throat was closing up got scare went to dr he said this was normal cheryl Re: Question > Yes cheryl it is soooo much easier, and mine hurt also for awhile, now > where the jugular vein is, it looks like a straw is in there. did your > vein pop out like that???~Hugs Carolyn~ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 Oh dear Jeana, Have you changed what you have been regularly eating? Or are you eating a lot of gassy foods? I know they advertise Beano to help stop the gas but I have never used it. I will keep you in my prayers. One other thought. Are you on any different meds? Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html question Ok Ladies (smartest on the planet) since we can talk about anyting here, I have a question. For about a week I have started having the most rude gas, its like something crawled up inside me an died. My husband has all but banned me to the barn. I am constipated (sort of) I feel bloated, nauseus in the mornings, headachy. I have never had gas so bad in my life, it is constant all day. Any ideas. I cant believe I am actually going to posted this. lol Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 > Ok Ladies (smartest on the planet) since we can > talk about anyting here, I have a question. For > about a week I have started having the most rude > gas, its like something crawled up inside me an > died. My husband has all but banned me to the barn. > I am constipated (sort of) I feel bloated, nauseus > in the mornings, headachy. I have never had gas so > bad in my life, it is constant all day. Any ideas. > I cant believe I am actually going to posted this. > lol > Jeana Jeana -- Are you on chemo? What you're describing is consistent with side effects from some chemo. The cells of the GI (gastrointestinal) tract are fast-growing cells and get killed off just like cancer and other fast-growing cells in your body. While your GI tract is growing new cells, your system may not work correctly or digest your food correctly, and you end up with constipation, diarrhea, bloating, lots of gas, and sometimes nasty intestinal cramps. I'd suggest that you call your doctor and talk about these side effects. I've found that taking Imodium can help. You also may need a diuretic for the bloatedness and headachy feeling. If you're not on chemo, I'd still suggest checking with your doctor, but I don't know the cause for all your symptoms. I do know that there are many women in treatment for BC who have GI problems, so don't feel all alone. Funny what we can talk about easily and what really embarrasses us. Good luck! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 I forget, Jeana. Are you on chemo now? Because it causes constipation and being constipated can make you *very* gassy. Whether you're on chemo or not, I'd recommend Senokot (an all-natural vegetable based laxative) and maybe a Fleet enema. Also Simethecone, the ingredient in over-the-counter anti-gas products, works really well. I have this problem a lot and always keep some generic anti-gas meds around. If the chewable kind make you sick, it also comes in gelatin capsules. Best of luck. I know how rotten this problem can make you feel (let alone smell!) Sometimes I can't stand to sleep in my own bed because of the smell, and all I can wear is a loose nightgown with nothing under it. Be well soon, Jill At 05:17 PM 11/25/2002 +0000, you wrote: >Ok Ladies (smartest on the planet) since we can talk about anyting >here, I have a question. For about a week I have started having the >most rude gas, its like something crawled up inside me an died. My >husband has all but banned me to the barn. I am constipated (sort of) >I feel bloated, nauseus in the mornings, headachy. I have never had >gas so bad in my life, it is constant all day. Any ideas. >I cant believe I am actually going to posted this. lol >Jeana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 Jeana, no answer to your question but I have one for you...Did I really invite you to stay at my house next year during our race??? Get rid of that gas first!!!!!!! ROFL not at the problem but at the idea. > Ok Ladies (smartest on the planet) since we can talk about anyting > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 Oh I cant wait, yes you did invite me. roflmao Re: question Jeana, no answer to your question but I have one for you...Did I really invite you to stay at my house next year during our race??? Get rid of that gas first!!!!!!! ROFL not at the problem but at the idea. > Ok Ladies (smartest on the planet) since we can talk about anyting > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 No Jill I am not on chemo. Thanks for the ideas Re: question I forget, Jeana. Are you on chemo now? Because it causes constipation and being constipated can make you *very* gassy. Whether you're on chemo or not, I'd recommend Senokot (an all-natural vegetable based laxative) and maybe a Fleet enema. Also Simethecone, the ingredient in over-the-counter anti-gas products, works really well. I have this problem a lot and always keep some generic anti-gas meds around. If the chewable kind make you sick, it also comes in gelatin capsules. Best of luck. I know how rotten this problem can make you feel (let alone smell!) Sometimes I can't stand to sleep in my own bed because of the smell, and all I can wear is a loose nightgown with nothing under it. Be well soon, Jill At 05:17 PM 11/25/2002 +0000, you wrote: >Ok Ladies (smartest on the planet) since we can talk about anyting >here, I have a question. For about a week I have started having the >most rude gas, its like something crawled up inside me an died. My >husband has all but banned me to the barn. I am constipated (sort of) >I feel bloated, nauseus in the mornings, headachy. I have never had >gas so bad in my life, it is constant all day. Any ideas. >I cant believe I am actually going to posted this. lol >Jeana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 no I have not changed a thing, but yes as a matter of fact I am on a different med. Allopurinol for gout. I am going to look it up and see the side effects question Ok Ladies (smartest on the planet) since we can talk about anyting here, I have a question. For about a week I have started having the most rude gas, its like something crawled up inside me an died. My husband has all but banned me to the barn. I am constipated (sort of) I feel bloated, nauseus in the mornings, headachy. I have never had gas so bad in my life, it is constant all day. Any ideas. I cant believe I am actually going to posted this. lol Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2002 Report Share Posted November 26, 2002 roflol@... make sure you keep your windows open..........sorry, i just had to put my two cents in..........lol..........i had severe gas and severe smells when i was on chemo......so you are not alone.......lol........ healing hugs and prayers carol from michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 has any one had experiences of loosing their menstral cycle after a thyroidectomy? Or becoming very irregular? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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