For these next 12 treatments I'll be receiving Taxol every week. Among the biggest side effect women report is tingling in the hands and feet. Among the least reported side effects: nausea.
I've heard this, from my Dr and the Nurses but didn't really buy into it. I wanted to experience it first hand. And viola! Here I am. I can't tell you how relieved I am.
Maybe the other side effects will rear their ugly heads after these steroids wear off, and I'll keep you posted on that. But after feeling like I lived on a boat traveling over rough seas for 3 months I can honestly say that a little weakness and tingling sounds aok.
One complaint I will report isn't about the Taxol at all, but about the premeds.
I have to get crap-load of Benadryl intravenously because Taxol often causes severe allergic reactions. Luckily, I can tolerate the Taxol. I was less than able to tolerate feeling like I had just slammed a 12 pack of Miller Light and then given a rufi. It came on rather suddenly, made me feel really sick and lasted about an hour.
Since I tolerated the Taxol though they said that they will cut the Benadryl in half next time. So just a 6 pack next time then and maybe no rufi...?
Lastly, a word to those kind people who have agreed to accompany me to treatments over these next 11 weeks...we didn't get out of there until 5:15 pm.
I think subsequent treatments will go quicker now that I've got the first one under my belt, but I wanted to let you know. This way, if there are conflicts with your family's schedule you can recuse yourself. Know that I totally understand if this is the case and that I love you.
Wish I lived closer so I could go!!! Sending you lots of love and hugs! Can't wait to see you soon. Love ya!
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