I have just had my third FEC, was really sick and in bed for four days, but now I am up and about I find it really hard to relax. My body can only do so much but even when I sit down or go for a nap my mind wont shut off and I feel really alert. Does anyone else feel like this? Also I have gone off drinking fluids and I really dont fancy anything even though I have a really dry mouth - I think its because I was really sick this time and couldnt keep anything down.
i had third fec last week, on fec 2 i went off drinking fluids, really awful cat and mouse situation, sucking ice pops got some fluid down me, also i could drink slightly better from a carton with a straw where i couldn’t see what was in it ( odd but it all is!), juicy fruit helped a bit like cold grapes melon strawberries ( they all have some liquid in), good luck, its horrid. My mind hasnt been very alert in the first week but i do get an agitated restlessness where i cannot settle or want to do anything but at the same time i hate sitting still and doing nothing. No tips on dealing though, i just count down time til bed and put it down as another day done and nearer to my good days. Sorry no real tips but thought it may help you know you ar enot alone,
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Hi Lizzie,
I could be the effects of the steroids. Are you still taking any ? They always give us some before the chemo in the vein and then in pill form for after. Dont be afraid to tell your bcn or onc. They may beable to help. Best of luck
Maria