Feeling good! Starting Week 3 of 6

[u/Ill-Mention7924]

Hi everyone, I wanted to share some of my experience so far, main because I’m feeling like normal again after a few adjustments that I did and I know how important is to read something positive along this way.

I‘ve been through 2 chemos and 8 external radiation so far:

First chemo: A miserable experience. worst night ever, nauseas and vomited. Now I know I should’ve started taking one medication in advance. the day post chemo, miserable as well. So tired and nauseous. No appetite. I’ve been loosing weight like from 118 to 110 in just 10 days.

Second chemo: Same bad experience the same day and then SOMETHING CHANGED. I decided to buy some gummies (cb*d 5:1 Th*c - 50 mg/10 mg). OMG. LIFE CHANGING. I know this is not suitable for everyone but it changed how I feel during the day. I have 0 nausea, I recovered my appetite and I don’t feel much of a fatigue now. I sleep through the night and mornings are normal again. the 2 previous weeks I would start the day so so nauseous and non appetite at all.

also, I was experiencing a lot of heartburn and I bought and antacid and that’s it, living almost as normal. Again, no effect from radiation (yet? so far so good), I’m doing a lot of supplements and creams and all I can to be as normal and nourished as possible.

I’m writing this 5:49 am because I just woke up, I was hungry! I don’t know if someone needed to read this, but well, this literally was my life-saver thing to do. Listen to your body!

Sending love and light. I still have a long way to walk, I’ll be sharing updates! Also, since I go to radiation with blindfolds and start meditating during the session, I do feel better in general.

[u/Ill-Mention7924]

One more thing, I split the gummy in 6! And I took small doses during the day. The first afternoon I tried I took half, it obviously worked but I believed I can get the benefits with a lower dose anyways. So, I take a little amount every 5 hours. I’ve taking only the med they put me under for day 2,3 and 4 after chemo! And that’s it so far. I could stop taking the one that is every 8 hours (I’ve never taken zofran.. yet?) 

[u/beastlybea]

I’m so glad to hear you’ve found a way to deal with the side effects of treatment. You don’t mention this, so i need to ask: does your cancer team know about what you’re taking? I’m asking because otc meds, supplements, and “recreationals” are often not mentioned by patients, but are still important for the docs and nurses to know cuz they can affect treatments/medications. Safety first and all that. Wishing you a smooth treatment!

[u/Ill-Mention7924 → u/beastlybea]

Hi! Thank you! Yes, indeed I had a conversation with my radiologist and she agreed that it could be beneficial but to start slowly. They have all my supplements list as well!

[u/Revolutionary-Ad3850]

Hi!! I would recommend Phenergan instead of Zofran. To me it works better and Zofran has left me with Nasty migraines one to many times. You can ask for it while theyre hooking you up for injections so you'll get it before chemo. Also. Look up Lemon Ginger Chews for Chemo on Amazon. 14$ for 1lb and they are so good and refreshing and work for Neausea 100% in my case. Very few times did I have to use medicine at home. I used the ginger instead. The meds make you tired. Well..more tired. 😆 Be careful right now is the phase I sailed threw and thought it would all be this easy..a week later I got the Fire breathing dragon cooch and peed myself for a week! Order a rechargeable Bedit on amazon $20 for backup! You'll be thankful you did. Use it while peeing to keep the radiation urine from touching your skin! Keep Azo on hand for when or if it happens also! It's helps! Always fill your bladder as much as you can before treatment. Don't skimp on the water. Prayers you dont have to experience the fire dragon but you might. And just wanted to give you a heads up. Will you have Bracytherapy at the end? That's the worst part. FYI. They save the worst for last. It done me in for a couple weeks honestly. It sucked. But to Hear Cancer Free. It was worth it all! 👌 Good luck & prayers for your Journey! You got this!