Oh well I was sick as a dog with morning sickness so that makes sense ! Oh the joy that keeps on giving 
Iāve been given a constipation tip by a friend who had BC 3 1/2 yrs ago grind 2 tablespoons of linseed in a coffee grinder and add to 300ml of water and drink straight away. Do not leave as it goes gloopy. The linseed holds the water and dislodges and pushes blockages through.
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Me too, allergy to dressings. My skin blisters up itās awful and itchy so weāve switched to a different one and all good.
But now Iāve got to go into hospital tomorrow as Iām having so much pain with my shoulder and back they want to do an xray and tests. They donāt think itās a clot but have to check but theyāre concerned about my picc line as I canāt lift my arm hardly any, itās just like spaghetti there is NO strength. So will see what they say/do tomorrow.
I wasnāt offered a port so I canāt help on that score.
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Hi, i just wanted to say that you are doing so well.
People keep telling me I am so strong - I donāt feel strong. Iām on day 8 of cycle 1 and feel I am getting worse not better. I know that i am fortunate as iāve not felt too bad so far, a bit nauseous and slight bowel issues and heartburn so i havenāt really ventured far from home. However, now the chemo acne has started on my face and iām really conscious of it and iām waking in the night and struggling to get back to sleep (hence my post at this time)! Does anyone else struggle with sleeping?
Iāve also said that iāll go back to work next week (head teacher of a primary school) but starting to regret that. The thoughts of work are already filling my mind and i know that i need to focus on my recovery but i am worried about how long my journey will be (chemo, operation then radiotherapy)
Sorry for the negative rambling post - i yhink i have poured out what i have been holding in. Hopefully i will get back to sleep and tomorrow will be a brighter day.
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Donāt apologise, itās what this forum is for. Weāll support you. We all have a moan no biggy and quite honestly if you canāt do it here wellā¦ā¦ā¦.
Work - say youāve changed your mind. At this moment you are number one priority. Theyāll cope and when you go back fitting fit and ready to rock and roll theyāll be so happy.
Umm I donāt like the youāre strong comment I also donāt like the āyouāve got thisā comment either I cannot relate to either and like you I donāt feel strong Iām just rolling with the bloody punches and youāve got this makes me want to scream what cancer???
I havenāt even heard of chemo acne and Iām not sure what you would use. Maybe look at a company called Fierce Nature all their products use tallow (if youāre veggie/vegan then itās a no) but itās suppose to really work. Because itās animal fat (I know it sounds gross but it isnāt) your body wonāt react to it as itās all natural. Maybe take a look and see.
Sleeping I havenāt had a full nights sleep since my first round. Wake up 1 or 2 times every night but thatās predominantly down to something going on with my shoulder (Iām off to hospital today for X-rays tests etc) maybe ask your oncologist? I did think I might start taking night nurse as that always works. I donāt know how many rounds youāve had but having a Kip in the day is always good too.
Today will be marvellous apart from the weather. Xxx
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I am up and down with sleep, some nights I sleep like a baby, other nights Iām lucky if I get three hours. Tiredness just makes everything feel worse, doesnāt it.
Iām in a similar position work-wise, after my first cycle I thought, oh I feel fine, I may as well do some work from home to keep me from going stir crazy. This cycleā¦itās 8 days since my second EC and today is the first day Iāve felt almost myself. Thereās no way I could have worked over the past week. Iāve spoken to my boss and weāve agreed to put it on the back burner for now whilst we see how things progress over the next cycle. I know that may not be possible for you given your role but hopefully you can come up with a plan that works for you?
Hope you managed some rest xx
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If one more person tells me āyou got thisā we donāt need to worry about the cancer cos my head is gonna pop off 
Other cancer cronies are allowed to say it though 
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This is a nightmare! Iām exactly the same - I had an unplanned hospital stay when they needed blood - four different people tried before they had to call the vascular access team who found a vein on ultrasound! Thank the Lord Iām having a PICC line for my chemo!! Hope youāre ok xx
Funny how such simple words can make you want to punch someone!!! And, positive thinking!!! Keep busy!!! Be kind to yourself!!! Oh F**k off!!! xxx
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love it. A kindred spirit.
Oh my god I know. It just isnāt helpful is it. Iām starting to wonder whether I should educate and explain how their words impact me, what do you think?
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Iāve talked about language to my family and close friends to be honest. I really struggle with the whole āyouāre so brave and strongā thing. Iām not brave or strong, Iām just doing as Iām told. I mean I had a total paddy yesterday and said thatās it! Iām not doing it any more! Itās NOT FAIR!!! Hardly the actions of a heroine
Everyone was great about it, they totally got where I was coming from. And I get that itās hard for family and friends to know what to say. I think the worst phrase throughout all of this for me has been āyouāll be fineā. It irritates the bajeebas out of me 
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Morning all. So day four from cycle one and feeling like I have been run over by a bus
I got in an Epsom salt bath and then someone asked if that was allowed!
Anyone know the answer? Itās too late now as have already been in the bath but just in case I need to avoid it moving forward 
Thank you @nicnac17 and @sharlou. I helps so much to know i am not alone. I managed to stay in bed and so typically when i needed to get up, I had nodded back to sleep so then had to drag myself out of bed .
Iāve contacted my boss to reconsider my return.
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Hi @galdiolus, I hope you start to feel brighter soon. I havenāt used epsom salts in the bath but if you search it on the forum, lots of other have posted about using them. If you are unsure, give your bcn a ring, they will know.
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Iāve not tried epsom salts before, are they good?
Oh I think Iāll get some, worth a try, thank you! 
Iāve been using Epsomās for years - great for aches and pains. Just realised I have to start injections tonight . Eeeek. Not looking forward to that . But positive is I slept all night last night. 
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