Sorry to hear that... I hope you can get back to acceptable levels soon.
Prayers for you. Hope your system bounces back quickly.
My nephew had issues with nausea during his chemotherapy. Non of the meds they prescribed helped.
There are several varieties of cannabis that contain properties that help different symptoms. Some will reduce pain, inflammation, depression, nausea etc. There is more to the cannabis plant than THC and CBD. Several places sell the hemp varieties in NC, It’s legal. They carry in weed, oil, gummies, and vape. The problem is knowing the various plants the end product originated from. A good store owner will be knowledgeable about the products they carry. Don’t stop at the first store, shop around.
There are states that have dispensaries and medical cards are supposedly easily obtained legally.
Something to consider.
One of the positive effects was increased appetite. He had lost a lot of weight due to lack of food. He put weight back on and that alone improved his quality of life and energy levels.Per NP recommendation I am tweaking some of the meds, so I have a little latitude to find my happy place. The nausea is not incapacitating, for which I am thankful. Just low level and present.
One of the positive effects was increased appetite. He had lost a lot of weight due to lack of food. He put weight back on and that alone improved his quality of life and energy levels.
The body needs all the nutrients possible when being taxed to the max.
You got this
You’ve got this...And here I go again....
So it goes, again. Chemo #5. My port is being finicky, so fingers crossed they'll go through with chemo.
The infusion waiting room is packed. At no point has my wait been less than 2 hours, I bet today it's closer to 2 1/2, 3.
Taking deep breaths and mumbling nice things to myself.
Sorry Chuck. Can’t you pull the “Do you know who I am card?” That might at least get you some entertainment while you wait.
Kind of cool that you are telling them how to fix it when a problem pops up. Kudos to you.Just because things have to be difficult... My port stopped working, had a blood clot preventing blood return. Put in tPA to bust the clot, that takes time. Troubleshooting with the nurse about what to do, I ask if they can push the chemo through a peripheral IV in the arm. She had never done that, she checked with her boss, who said sure. Charge nurse comes and starts IV, they start chemo. A hour later they try the port, got blood return.
Not the way I wanted to go out, but I did get my chemo.
Kind of cool that you are telling them how to fix it when a problem pops up. Kudos to you.
Still praying for you man.
They tried several times to get my port, couldn’t get past a valve in my shoulder I think. I got all 6 cycles via IV. Glad it got done.Thank you for your prayers, I'll take every one I can get.
I was looking at all options, but didn't know if it could be done. Worth the ask, and we both learned something.
Well wishes for you. Truly. We’re about the same age, getting older, and it really sucks to see you go through this, but you’ve also been inspirational in your wear with all. I’m not sure I would have the strength you’ve shown. Not sure there are words to convey how I feel, but you have my … respect.Chemo #6 today. Last one of this series. Plan is scan in a few weeks, if good, going to surveillance with scans every 3 months. If not good, chemo number two to follow.
Just because things have to be difficult... My port stopped working, had a blood clot preventing blood return. Put in tPA to bust the clot, that takes time. Troubleshooting with the nurse about what to do, I ask if they can push the chemo through a peripheral IV in the arm. She had never done that, she checked with her boss, who said sure. Charge nurse comes and starts IV, they start chemo. A hour later they try the port, got blood return.
Not the way I wanted to go out, but I did get my chemo.
Any issues with the peripheral IV vs port? Pain/irritation/etc?
I opted to have all my chemo via peripheral IV instead of a port…if I had it do all over again, I’d of chose the port.