Hi there has any body any suggestions re this swimming pool nose feeling and also the chemo smell in it? It lasts for at least a week after the chemo.I think it’s the steroids that cause it I hate it and wonder if any one has any suggestions
Hugs and good wishes to you all
ruffyp
That’s a good question RuffyP I recall that sensation but I thought it was something that I could not do anything about.
I will be interested in any replies you have in case I have to have a repeat of chemo.
Cheers
Are you having FEC or CMF as the F part - 5FU causes that stuffed up feeling in your nose so sorry no suggestions but that may be the cause!!
Hope all goes
kate
I used to get that smell I likened it to the smell of plastic inflatable lilo’s - I have long finished chemo but I too would be interested it used to make me want to vomit I thought the smell was coming out of my skin…
Love
Pammy
Hiya,
As Kate says its the 5FU that causes that ‘just jumped into a swimming pool’ feeling. Not sure if it’ll help you, but when I am being given my CMF I suck on a calipo ice lolly. This totally prevents that feeling occurring during or after. Its also great for helping prevent mouth ulcers! Next week is my final CMF and I’m taking a snickers ice cream in celebration!!!
Take care,
Kelly
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I’ve been shoving vaseliene up it, as it makes it feel a bit dry. Helps a bit. Not a nice feeling, also makes me sneeze quie a lot.
Try this, it might work
Cecelia. x