Back home after going to a food/arts show, managed to eat bbq jerk chic, rice, plantain, he put some hot sauce on when i said about not tasting, it wasn’t a strong flavour but I did enjoy it, got other bits for the freezer, started to get a bit puffed out toward the end, walking back to the car, everyone was going past us, its usually the other way round and Im pooped now, I think I need to rest up.
Thought Id mention, last night my knuckles on one had started to itch, almost like a nettle sting, not used anything different, today its on both, stingy/slighty red, any Idea? obviously Ill keep an eye, I put some moo goo to try soothing, mabie savlon/sudocream?
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Hi ladies,
I hope you’re all doing OK. My mum has just had her 5th cycle of THCP chemo and my goodness I can see she’s had enough 
One more to go and then onto surgery.
I hope you’re all coping well with the many and varied side effects.
My mum and dad had a couple of days away in Swanage, renting a friend’s holiday flat. I see a couple of you mention being in that area. It really did her good, getting away just for a few days and what a beautiful part of the country!
Definitely think of something wonderful to do for yourselves when you finish your treatment, you totally and utterly deserve it!
xx
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I was the same as you today, I went to the local retail park and I had to stop 4 times walking back to the car as I was so tired. My back is also aching I but I think it’s the extra weight I’m carrying.
Your food sounds lush! I’m back in bed now. Feel zonked.
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I am on the same treatment as your mum and it’s tough and I am due my 5th next Thursday and not ready to get smashed after I return to be human again this week 
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It’s nice to go away and have some free time and enjoy the days your mum feel well.
Sending lot of love and hugs.
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Good you manage to go out and enjoy some delicious food even it’s tough.
Today I took my son to soft play that known for outdoor setting too for fist time since starting chemo and had banana cake no coffee as I am struggling with insomnia.
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Well done for getting out there. I’m still resting after my hosptial visit yesterday but looking forward to doing more when i feel ok. My problem is if i feel remotely ok i attempt something and assume im going to be able to do more than i can then het wiped out!! Food sounds wonderful. Oh to taste yummy food again! X
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Wide awake at 3am! Just wondering if anyone has any tips on southing mouth ulcers. Mine are all around my tongue and inside my gum line. Still managing to eat small amounts and using corsodyl mouthwash but tonight is the first night its kept me awake. Had some paracetamol for pain. Really want to try and keep this at bay and not get worse
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I am wide awake too @joast79. Worrying endlessly. I’ve read that (& a nurse told me) that bicarbonate soda and water as a mouthwash can help, I’ve also used biotene mouthwash.
X
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My oncologist told me to use soluble paracetamol as mouth wash
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Thanks…will give this a go. Hope you managed some sleep. Its hideous isnt it. Once awake the mind starts to whirl in all sorts of directions x
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Thanks for this, will look into it 
@cruising With regards the itchy knuckles, this is the same area where mine started too. Take photos and keep your treatment team informed. Mine then spread up the arms, chest area, back and upper legs. I was prescribed with an ointment and steroid tablets which have definitely helped to ease the itchiness, it just doesn’t look very nice to have the spots/blotches.
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I’m struggling emotionally today, the last few days I’ve felt really low in myself, like I’m getting depressed. I’m not sure if it’s the chemo affecting my antidepressants but I’m feeling so low x
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Hi @stafford22 - I can completely relate & am sorry to read. When was your last cycle? The treatment floors me emotionally & otherwise every time. X
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Please can I get off this rollercoaster NOW, been queezy all day dispite meds, just had lava bum (thanks @stafford22 hubby picked up sport lucazade, perfect timing ) headache, couldn eat much dinner… anything else due??? def team talk tomorrow.
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Glad you got the lucozade sport. My next cycle is on Tuesday. Just monitoring my temp as it’s going from 37.4 to 37.7! But drops again. I’ve had enough of this chemo rollercoaster as well. Take care x
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My last cycle was Tuesday. I’m on weekly. It’s just rubbish x
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I am due my 5th round this Thursday, not keen to two bad weeks again when all the symptoms hits like a train especially thinking having hot flushes will be hard to manage with this weather.
My brain can’t stop overthinking especially as my headache not letting me take even nap or close my eyes all day except couple of hours at night luckily.
And so scared that these rubbish SE is keep accumulating.
We almost there March starters and the light at the end of this tunnel is close.
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I’ve got my 5th on Tuesday, and it really does feel relentless. This afternoon I’ve had no energy and just let on the bed all afternoon. If it gets more and more after each cycle then I don’t know how many my body will handle x
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How many cycles are you having?