Side Effect Experiences

One of the worst side effects I experienced with chemotherapy was constipation. This particular episode happened right in the beginning of my treatments; as a result, I never really healed throughout the three months of treatment. I would not wish it on my worse enemy! Although I was told to expect these kind of side effects and did take my one or two senna the night before my first treatment as directed, I feel that I was not really educated enough on just how bad it can be. I also ate brown rice one or two nights before chemo, which I think was a mistake. I don't recall being forewarned about these foods prior to treatment either. Senna, Senokot, smooth moves tea, green tea, prunes, loads of water, exercise all helped and sometimes a suppository was necessary when all else failed. I try to educate anyone I know who might be starting chemo to really prepare themselves and not let this happen. I wish I did! One of the worst side effects I experienced with chemotherapy was constipation. This particular episode happened right in the beginning of my treatments; as a result, I never really healed throughout the three months of treatment. I would not wish it on my worse enemy! Although I was told to expect these kind of side effects and did take my one or two senna the night before my first treatment as directed, I feel that I was not really educated enough on just how bad it can be. I also ate brown rice one or two nights before chemo, which I think was a mistake. I don't recall being forewarned about these foods prior to treatment either. Senna, Senokot, smooth moves tea, green tea, prunes, loads of water, exercise all helped and sometimes a suppository was necessary when all else failed. I try to educate anyone I know who might be starting chemo to really prepare themselves and not let this happen. I wish I did!