Hi Jessiebearsmummy
I have just completed my third cycle of EC on day 5. That annoying phrase 'doable' really does describe it well. The best I can describe the SE's is its like a massive hangover with none of the fun of the night before. I have my chemo on a friday. Feel sick and floored for first three/four days, but it does lessen each day. I do actually notice the difference in how I feel each day. I have developed oral thrush but it is manageble with Nystatin droplets. You may find your arm aches especially after the second cycle as the 'E' in the EC damages the veins. But again, it is not horrendous, just niggling. By the Thursday/Friday I am definitely on the up and feel I've come through the cycle. Up to know I have been able to enjoy 2 relatively normal weeks in each cycle. My top tips...
Fizzy water, my tongue is fluffy and still water tastes/feels horrible. Drink loads to keep your system clear
Green Tea - keep drinking the water but 1 or 2 cups a day will help keep your internal system clear and wash out the nasties.
Freeze some simple meals to defrost for when you do feel like eating. Make them in smaller portions and defrost when you are up to it. I enjoy soups, shepherds pie (comfort food), pasta when I feel my appetite coming back
Accept your limitations. Its a shock to feel so weak, but it passes and you can have some normality of life.
Hope some of this helps. I am about to change to another chemo Docitaxal, and so am in a similiar position, wondering what this will be like.
Take care.
XX Dianne XX
