Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Chemo 3 out of 4 hasn't been terribly pleasant. Because I said I had nausea a week-and-a-half out from chemo, this last time, they decreased the decadron, eliminated the zofran and gave me aloxi (in addition to day 1 emend). The result: Nausea even before I finished the chemo. Even with days 2 and 3 of emend, dexamethasone and zofran for days 2-4, I was nauseous and now with nothing, it's constant. I get through the day on peppermints and saltines and hope that at some point it'll all subside, but I hate it. Any advice or tips, I and my stomach would appreciate! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Cheryl, Try drinking ginger ale. Its really good for an upset stomach. I always crave it when I am getting sick. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com nausea Chemo 3 out of 4 hasn't been terribly pleasant. Because I said I had nausea a week-and-a-half out from chemo, this last time, they decreased the decadron, eliminated the zofran and gave me aloxi (in addition to day 1 emend). The result: Nausea even before I finished the chemo. Even with days 2 and 3 of emend, dexamethasone and zofran for days 2-4, I was nauseous and now with nothing, it's constant. I get through the day on peppermints and saltines and hope that at some point it'll all subside, but I hate it. Any advice or tips, I and my stomach would appreciate! Cheryl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.16.4/615 - Release Date: 1/3/2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 why did they stop the emend? perhaps your nausea a week out of chemo the last time had nothing to do with chemo--perhaps you had a bug, you know... do you have a perscription of compazine on hand? I had that a a rescue, if the emend, etc. failed to work...i never had to use it. peace marisa > > Chemo 3 out of 4 hasn't been terribly pleasant. Because I said I had > nausea a week-and-a-half out from chemo, this last time, they > decreased the decadron, eliminated the zofran and gave me aloxi (in > addition to day 1 emend). The result: Nausea even before I finished > the chemo. > > Even with days 2 and 3 of emend, dexamethasone and zofran for days > 2-4, I was nauseous and now with nothing, it's constant. I get through > the day on peppermints and saltines and hope that at some point it'll > all subside, but I hate it. > > Any advice or tips, I and my stomach would appreciate! > > Cheryl > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Have you tried Compazine?? Or the generic, proclorparazine. That worked for me. Sandy --- soltamabe cheseg@...> wrote: > Chemo 3 out of 4 hasn't been terribly pleasant. > Because I said I had > nausea a week-and-a-half out from chemo, this last > time, they > decreased the decadron, eliminated the zofran and > gave me aloxi (in > addition to day 1 emend). The result: Nausea even > before I finished > the chemo. > > Even with days 2 and 3 of emend, dexamethasone and > zofran for days > 2-4, I was nauseous and now with nothing, it's > constant. I get through > the day on peppermints and saltines and hope that at > some point it'll > all subside, but I hate it. > > Any advice or tips, I and my stomach would > appreciate! > > Cheryl > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ativan works very well; it also helps with calming you down so you can rest easier -------------- Original message -------------- Have you tried Compazine?? Or the generic, proclorparazine. That worked for me. Sandy --- soltamabe cheseg@...> wrote: > Chemo 3 out of 4 hasn't been terribly pleasant. > Because I said I had > nausea a week-and-a-half out from chemo, this last > time, they > decreased the decadron, eliminated the zofran and > gave me aloxi (in > addition to day 1 emend). The result: Nausea even > before I finished > the chemo. > > Even with days 2 and 3 of emend, dexamethasone and > zofran for days > 2-4, I was nauseous and now with nothing, it's > constant. I get through > the day on peppermints and saltines and hope that at > some point it'll > all subside, but I hate it. > > Any advice or tips, I and my stomach would > appreciate! > > Cheryl > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ginger tea is also very soothing. Lipton maks one with lemon zest. It has saved me on more than one occasion when I had a bug. Ruth > > Chemo 3 out of 4 hasn't been terribly pleasant. Because I said I had > nausea a week-and-a-half out from chemo, this last time, they > decreased the decadron, eliminated the zofran and gave me aloxi (in > addition to day 1 emend). The result: Nausea even before I finished > the chemo. > > Even with days 2 and 3 of emend, dexamethasone and zofran for days > 2-4, I was nauseous and now with nothing, it's constant. I get through > the day on peppermints and saltines and hope that at some point it'll > all subside, but I hate it. > > Any advice or tips, I and my stomach would appreciate! > > Cheryl > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Not sure why they haven't prescrived compazine. Does that make you drowsy? I really need something that doesn't so I can work... It seems like all the drugs they've given me are for only a few days out from chemo. Kind of frustrating, but I'm going to have to be more insistent the next time -- I just thought maybe the aloxi would work... Thanks. > > > > Chemo 3 out of 4 hasn't been terribly pleasant. Because I said I had > > nausea a week-and-a-half out from chemo, this last time, they > > decreased the decadron, eliminated the zofran and gave me aloxi (in > > addition to day 1 emend). The result: Nausea even before I finished > > the chemo. > > > > Even with days 2 and 3 of emend, dexamethasone and zofran for days > > 2-4, I was nauseous and now with nothing, it's constant. I get > through > > the day on peppermints and saltines and hope that at some point it'll > > all subside, but I hate it. > > > > Any advice or tips, I and my stomach would appreciate! > > > > Cheryl > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Thanks, nne. I always find your encouragement to others on this group helpful and hopeful. Cheryl > > Cheryl, > Try drinking ginger ale. Its really good for an upset stomach. I always crave it when I am getting sick. I will keep you in my prayers. > Hugs > nne > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html > BreastCancerStories.com > http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ > Angel Feather Loomer > www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com > Check out my other ornaments at > www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html > Lots of info and gifts at: > www.cancerclub.com > nausea > > > Chemo 3 out of 4 hasn't been terribly pleasant. Because I said I had > nausea a week-and-a-half out from chemo, this last time, they > decreased the decadron, eliminated the zofran and gave me aloxi (in > addition to day 1 emend). The result: Nausea even before I finished > the chemo. > > Even with days 2 and 3 of emend, dexamethasone and zofran for days > 2-4, I was nauseous and now with nothing, it's constant. I get through > the day on peppermints and saltines and hope that at some point it'll > all subside, but I hate it. > > Any advice or tips, I and my stomach would appreciate! > > Cheryl > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.16.4/615 - Release Date: 1/3/2007 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 > > Not sure why they haven't prescrived compazine. Does that make you > drowsy? I really need something that doesn't so I can work... it does make you drowsy - (i think - i never had to take it...) what kind of work do you do? Are you currently on A/C? I had that 4x, over 12 weeks (once every three weeks) - though I know everyone reats differently to the chemo, well for me, it sort-of knocked me out for a couple of days--and though I took off the whole summer (I had TONS of sick time saved up), I really *could* have worked...except for those few days right after chemo - so is some sort of intermittent leave available to you? (The half-life of A/C is 24 hours) > It seems like all the drugs they've given me are for only a few days > out from chemo. that's because the assumption is that with the short half-life, the side effects should be pretty much gone after a few days...(you know, the pre-meds have the OWN side effetcs - for me, much more debilitating...especially the decadron (dexametasone) ) Kind of frustrating, but I'm going to have to be more > insistent the next time -- I just thought maybe the aloxi would work... take care- peace marisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 I know this sounds simplistic, but when I was going through chemo, and the anti-nausea meds just weren't doing as much as I would have liked, I took my son's " Emetrol " . It's a syrup that is sold the help soothe children's stomachs when they have the barfs. I have some left-over Zofran, so if your plan doesn't pay for it (it is quite $$), email me off list. Take care, __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hi: i take prochlorperazine 10 mg, that work for me and i can work when i take it, well every person is differnet but you should ask your doctor, maybe is good for you too. I hope i help you, Anggy. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Marisa, Despite the nausea, I find working to be therapeutic -- while I come in a little later than pre-breast cancer, take an afternoon nap each day, go home early and work from there when I have to, the " normalcy " of it makes me feel like this is just temporary... Yes, like you, I'm having A/C over 12 weeks. I'm 3/4 of the way done and knowing that helps too. I've never had a great stomach, so I suppose my reaction to these drugs shouldn't be surprising, but it doesn't make it any more pleasant. Thanks for the info and advice. Cheryl > > > > Not sure why they haven't prescrived compazine. Does that make you > > drowsy? I really need something that doesn't so I can work... > > it does make you drowsy - (i think - i never had to take it...) > > what kind of work do you do? Are you currently on A/C? I had that > 4x, over 12 weeks (once every three weeks) - though I know everyone > reats differently to the chemo, well for me, it sort-of knocked me > out for a couple of days--and though I took off the whole summer (I > had TONS of sick time saved up), I really *could* have > worked...except for those few days right after chemo - so is some > sort of intermittent leave available to you? (The half-life of A/C is > 24 hours) > > > > It seems like all the drugs they've given me are for only a few days > > out from chemo. > > that's because the assumption is that with the short half-life, the > side effects should be pretty much gone after a few days...(you know, > the pre-meds have the OWN side effetcs - for me, much more > debilitating...especially the decadron (dexametasone) ) > > Kind of frustrating, but I'm going to have to be more > > insistent the next time -- I just thought maybe the aloxi would > work... > > > take care- > > peace > > marisa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 cheryl - i do know what you mean about working...I am glad though, that I took the summer off...i did alot of reading, and thinking, spent tons of time by myself--and alot of time with my son, being peaceful with him, and soothing his fears...he went to summer camp, but unlike school, he could play hookie whenever he wanted ...and we would lie down together and talk, and I would watch his Power Ranger videos with him, and escape with him into his fantasy of becoming a Power Ranger, and making a morpher that could change EVERYTHING... I've been back to work since september (I'm a lawyer)...but everything feels--different--i don't know, i'm just skirting around the edges of my thoughts; trying not to think or feel... after the A/C will you be taking a taxane (Taxol or Taxotere)? I had 10 weeks of taxotere/herceptin (was supposed to be 12 weeks, but it was utterly intolerable for me...) and now I'm just doing herceptin once every three weeks... peace marisa > > > > > > Not sure why they haven't prescrived compazine. Does that make you > > > drowsy? I really need something that doesn't so I can work... > > > > it does make you drowsy - (i think - i never had to take it...) > > > > what kind of work do you do? Are you currently on A/C? I had that > > 4x, over 12 weeks (once every three weeks) - though I know everyone > > reats differently to the chemo, well for me, it sort-of knocked me > > out for a couple of days--and though I took off the whole summer (I > > had TONS of sick time saved up), I really *could* have > > worked...except for those few days right after chemo - so is some > > sort of intermittent leave available to you? (The half-life of A/C is > > 24 hours) > > > > > > > It seems like all the drugs they've given me are for only a few days > > > out from chemo. > > > > that's because the assumption is that with the short half-life, the > > side effects should be pretty much gone after a few days...(you know, > > the pre-meds have the OWN side effetcs - for me, much more > > debilitating...especially the decadron (dexametasone) ) > > > > Kind of frustrating, but I'm going to have to be more > > > insistent the next time -- I just thought maybe the aloxi would > > work... > > > > > > take care- > > > > peace > > > > marisa > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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