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Hi all,
Don't know about all of you, but my taste buds are defintely affected by the metalic taste I have from the Chemo. Things I normally would love, taste really bad. Well someone suggested eating things you normally would hate and you might be surprised,they could taste better. Well, I normally hate dark chocolate and seeing that I am feeling a little better I thought I would treat myself and give it a try. Well guess what, it tastes good. I find that so funny because dark chocolate always tasted like poision to me in the past. I guess it's time to try new things.

Good Morning Ladies.....
Well we certainly have a lot of different Dr's approaches going on here.
Mizsissy, so sorry to hear you had to endure such a circus. I hope you gain some relief soon. If you don't get what you want why not go straight to the ONC Dr.?
Viddie, I hope your finger pain goes away, but it could be just a side effect of Taxotere or Neulasta? I had a pain in my small toe this morning and a pulsing in my leg. I asked the office nurse if this was anything to worry about and she said it was normal. My husband joked how amazing it is that every ailment that would normally be a thing of concern, is now a normal thing during chemotherapy......
Gilrodie, Hang in there. I am sure we are doing the right thing. It is just those bad days where we question whether we are doing ourseleves move damage than good.
Lynn, Amera, I am on a three week cycle of TC and they are giving me the Neulasta also. They did say though, that they will reduce the dose next time.
My next session is not until 2/19/06.
RitaJean, thanks for offering such great support to everyone.
Stay strong....

Hi all,
Sorry to hear that Tae was running a fever. It is good she got the antibiotic and sounds like she is on the road to recovery.
Anyone having severe aches from neulasta longer than a few days. I had mine last Tuesday and yesterday it felt like my hips were broken and the pain was a pulsing pain. Any input on how long we should expereience the pain would be appreciated. I was reduced to tears from the pain.
Cheers for now...

Hi Lynn12,
I am also premenapausal and was wondering if the extra aches I am feeling could be related to being placed into menapause? I also have stomach cramps, wondering if that is related also.

Hi CarolMoore,
Yes, I got the Neulasta and have had pain starting at my neck and it made it's way down to my upper legs.
I am taking 2 extra strength Tylenol, which are ok for a short period of time and then it wears off.
I hope you feel better. hang in there. I had the shot on Tuesday and today I am feeling only minimal aches. It should only be a short time inconvienence.
Cheers for now.

Good for you. I was just wondering how you were doing.....
Congrats... Stay healthy...Good news about your white counts being so high. What's your secret?:)
I would like a glass of champagne, but don't think it's such a good idea....I can wait...:)
Cheers for now....

Hi Ladies,
Glad to hear from everyone today. I think that compazine yesterday actually made me feel worse - believe it or not?
I took Zofran late yesterday and feel so much better today. Aches still there, even with extra strength tylenol.
The compazine made my mouth very dry, lips dry, made me restless and still nauseous. I think I may be allergic to it.
But glad today is much better. Just wondering how long I should take the Zofran? Nearly afraid to stop? Any suggestions on how to know when you don't need it?
Keep all of those positive attitudes going..... It really helps all of us.
I was doubting myself yesterday, wondering if I made the right decision with chemo? Seeing that my oncotype of 19 puts me in the grey area for benefit from this. But today I am feeling better about it.
Cheers for now.....

Hi, I also posted this on another thread.
Thank you all so much for your comforting words, support and prayers.
As you indicated, not knowing is the worst part. I was at the ONC office from 9.15am to 1.30pm. Got the premeds, then cytoxan and finally Taxotere. I did have a reaction to the Taxotere which I brought to their attention straight away and they took me off it temporarily, gave me more Benedryl and Saline and then turned it back on. It worked fine then with no issues. My husband sat there with me the whole time and we watched a funny movie, which made the time go by. I continued to drink water trough the whole thing.
Was very tired due to the Benadryl I think (I don't normaly take a lot of drugs, only an advil if my head is going to explode) So I think this hit me fairly well.
Slept a few hours this afternoon and now am up feeling pretty ok. Fingers feel puffy/swollen, Feeling like a headache is trying to start. Only issues is that pharmacy said Onc did not get preapproval for the Zofran, so they would only issue it if we paid over $1000 dollars for a couple of tablets. The onc had also prescribed composzine (sp?) so I think I will just go with that this evening and see how I get on. Will get the other tomorrow.
Sorry for going on, but I figure the more we can share with one another we can learn and avoid some of the pitfalls we get into.
Gentle hugs back to you all for your support...
Take care.

Hi Ladies,
Finally got released from the PS and will Start TC on Monday.
Thanks for all your information re TC. I will keep you posted of my progress also. I hope I fair well.......You all seem to be doing so well. Keep up the good spirits and we'll all be through this really soon and can look back on another chapter closed.
Cheers for now.....Keep smiling and stay healthy!