I had my 2nd chemo 17 days ago and have the third one in 5 days.
This second one has just
Kept me down and I can not seem to get going again. Pain in all my joints and extremely tired out all the time.
I am also on Lupron but this time has sure been rougher that the first one.
Which chemo is it?
Taxotere
My Psa did come down from 180 to 25 now so I think that is good.
That is awesome!
That is awesome response! Clearly the chemo is working well, or maybe Lupron or both I had some joint pain around 2nd cycle , but it went away, ask Doc what to use for joint pain from chemo. Can You give us a few other details like what treatments have you been on, When were you diagnosed?How long have you been on Lupron? How many cycles do they intend do on you now? Of course you know about the new studies showing advantage of doing early chemo and getting that psa as low as possible , preferable to less than .1, though I never did go below 3 when I was at my nadir over 10 years ago.. I wish you the best and keep us posted.
Dan
So sorry to hear. I found that I did better if I forced myself to get out of bed and walk 2 - 3 miles every morning. Nothing too strenuous. Felt so much better when I did. I also bought a yoga mat and stretched. Seemed to help a lot with the joint pain.
Are you also taking prednisone? I took taxotere and prednisone together. I believe the prednisone helped combat some of the fatigue.
By the way, congratulations - You are 1/3 the way finished! Almost 1/2 way done!
Yes I am also on prednisone but did not seem to help like the first one.
Guess I am just on a downer day today.
Thanks for the help!
I am just past the low point in the cycle at day 6 if you count infusion day as the first day. I think for most people, it can get a little harder as the cycles go on but for me the side effects are only slightly worse and I'm on cycle 5 now. So it's only gotten a little harder. I have the same kind of issues that you do, fatigue, sick stomach, lightheadedness, being tired, etc. I've spent most of this cycle so far in a chair which is fairly typical. I go to bed early every night. I'm on Lupron too, so the DAMN hot flashes on top of the chemo are just a bit too much sometimes.
I agree about the walking even though I have to go slow early in the cycle and sometimes sit down at various places along the way. I've been walking around 2 miles a day. Interestingly, I find it harder to stand up in one place than to walk 2 miles.
Hang in there, get lots of rest, eat as well as you can and drink lots of water. Do what ever exercise you are capable of, but don;t over exert. I try to do things to take my mind off of the chemo. I know that's hard sometimes, but it can be done. Good luck with your treatment and just remember, there are a lot of us in the same boat with you right now. We're all rowing together.
Thanks so much!
Hi.
Yes, maybe it was one of the worse days for you yesterday, or maybe the cycle is just harder for you. But that the PSA has come down so much is wonderful news! Will they do another scan soon to see what the mets are doing?
Mel.
I take 2 prednisone tabs daily. Also, before and after Chemo I get several tabs of dexamethazone. These steroids, pep me up, tend to increase my blood pressure and the dexamethazone causes loss of sleep till it is removed two days after chemo. But, from my experience fatigue is a problem with Chemo as it also is with ADT drugs like Lupron. Pains in joints and bones I also get but they seem to come and go so I am not sure if they are the result of chemo or other age related causes. controlling the cancer should be the most important goal now which the reduction in PSA seems to indicate is happening now for you.
Your side effects sound pretty normal to me. I am on day 10 of 3rd round.
Just a slight bump in the road, don't worry. You are in a war and the chemo is what you are using for ammunition. Sometimes you ending shooting yourself, a little collateral damage so to speak. Just keep pressing forward, stay off your rear as much as possible and eat all the right foods. You are doing just fine, been there, done that.
Thanks
ahhhh come on take like an average guy..... cry like a baby in your wife's arms.. Been there done that and have the T-shirt to prove it.
HANG IN THERE!!!
Good Luck and Good Health to you!
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