For the taste thing I recommend anything citrus and fizzy. Worked for me and helped me get the necessary fluids down after infusion.
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Thanks Sam, Iāll definitely make sure Iām stocked up. Iāve also been following your lead incorporating cocoa into my diet, hoping to keep on top of my neutrophils and minimise any delays 
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Hi everyone 
Iām chemo 2 tomorrow as well. Interesting tip about citrus and fizzā¦what type of fizz, soda water, carbonated water or something else? Last cycle wasnāt too bad apart from the 4 day nausea. I was hungry but had to keep it super plain. I must have eaten a whole packet of Jacobās cream crackers! My nausea woke me up at night too so I even had to have crackers next to the bed 
scared my husband to death with the noise! Theyāve changed one of my anti-sickness meds in the hope that itāll be a better top up.
What are people taking the antihistamine for?
@getdomestic-01 in terms of fizz, carbonated water with a slice of lemon or lime, or with cordial (Rocks Orange is good), or orange juice with fizzy water, or citrus kombucha. Those are my recommendations.
Iām on antihistamine for allergic skin reaction to paclitaxel. Mainly face. It definitely helps.
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Thanks @sam1204 Iāll give those a go. Water tasted horrible, could manage decaf tea but Def wasnāt getting enough hydration.
These tips are sooooooo useful x
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I am so with you the 90 minutes! .I did have from the Macmillan team reiki yesterday and went to sleep (hope i didnāt snore). When the cap comes off ice on head. Im going to order the cold hand gloves and feet they help with neurothearpy, Take care everyone xxx
Reiki sounds wonderful. Donāt think its offered where I go. Iām going to try compression socks next time. Not sure how cold hand gloves and feet work. How would you keep them cold?
I believe you can be referred for complimentary therapies. Have a chat with your BCN if youāre interested.
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Had reiki today. Anything that helps with relaxation i take it! My last ac is next tuesday before i move to 12 weekly taxol. Will be delighted to get AC done. Also have cold gloves/socks ready for taxol. Am hoping side effects from taxol not as bad.
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Hi, I was told to take fexofenadine 120 x 2 a day and I also take Sleepeaze (diphenhydramine) at night occasionally to sleep. Anthisan to rub into rash/hives. Hope this helps.
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They are on amazon not cheap Ā£80.00 freeze then they last abit . I saw a lady have them on last week but didnāt get a chance to ask. I need to get them . Also read put feet in cold water soak, pat then moisturiser. Think you can do that for hands as well.
Hello,Please can I ask where u got gloves and feeg from, and do they work
Suzzipads from amazon. Not using for ac but will use for taxol.
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I been drinking fruit herbal tea.green tea and ginger and lemon oh and ribena in water
Thank you
I used Suzzipads for my first cycle - they are a faff. You canāt move your hands and feet during the infusion. I discussed this with my oncologist and she said to just use compression therapy. She showed me the Elegant trials which were really interesting. Use compression socks that are 20-30 strength and two surgical gloves per hand one size too small. I did that today and it was much easier and cheaper!! Look up the study and see what you think. 
Hello pullover.
I did look up the suzzipad and it says like 30 minutes thank you I will look into compression socks and surgical gloves. I also check for what chemo treatment Iām having. Big hugs xxx
Hair started falling out like crazy on the day before my second cycle. 2 days later, I decided to shave it off. I thought I was prepared for it but omg. It was one of the hardest part of this journey for me. I cried like crazy. But the next day I felt good and now I am rocking the cut! I did not experience much symptoms on the second round which makes me happy. I have been very active!
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Badass!
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