Pancreatitis Support Group
Chronic pancreatitis can present as episodes of acute inflammation in a previously injured pancreas, or as chronic damage with persistent pain or malabsorption. Patients with chronic pancreatitis can present with persistent abdominal pain or steatorrhea, as well as severe nausea. Some patients with chronic pancreatitis often look very sick, while others don't appear to be...
Hey all,
I know some of you have had chemo and was wondering if you had any tips to share. My sister had her first chemo treatment this Mon for uterine cancer. She had an allergic reaction to two of the med bags (one chest pain the other red skin - like a sun burn). But the thing that really hurt her the most was the day after shot.
She now has some pain meds and Ibuprofen to help. But she has to work as well. Any ideas to cope with the pain?
And I've heard from many people chemo messes up your taste buds. Any tips for what food to try? I know it's probably different for everyone.
As always, thank you so much! I feel so helpless up here in MA when she's in FL. Plus, I'm on the downward spiral of another CP, liver infection and kidney infection/stone. I expect to probably get admitted soon if this doesn't stop.
I know some of you have had chemo and was wondering if you had any tips to share. My sister had her first chemo treatment this Mon for uterine cancer. She had an allergic reaction to two of the med bags (one chest pain the other red skin - like a sun burn). But the thing that really hurt her the most was the day after shot.
She now has some pain meds and Ibuprofen to help. But she has to work as well. Any ideas to cope with the pain?
And I've heard from many people chemo messes up your taste buds. Any tips for what food to try? I know it's probably different for everyone.
As always, thank you so much! I feel so helpless up here in MA when she's in FL. Plus, I'm on the downward spiral of another CP, liver infection and kidney infection/stone. I expect to probably get admitted soon if this doesn't stop.
I do know when I go to the infusion center some of the chemo patients have Benadryl before they take their treatments. Have her ask her doctor.
Don't know if the have the medical marijuana law in Florida, but here in California they have it and I personally know of a friend of mine who went through breast cancer twice and used it both times when she went through chemo. She said it helped with the pain and with her appetite. But she still lost 25 lbs. As for what she ate was mainly fresh fruit & vegetables. I would make her vegetable soups, and homemade healthy breads. Nothing with lots of fats, that just seemed to make her stomach upset. Plus lots of rice...
Feel better.
Cheryl
I'll ask her about the laws (she works for the PD so she'll know). Good idea. And she'll be thrilled to lose weight! She's already lost 30 lbs since her surgery. She loves it.
How are you doing lately? Nibs :)