UGH!!! |
Jul 28 2011 |
Well it goes on and on. I continue the battle but the side affects from the chemo and especially the steroid meds are getting the best of me. My diet already sucks because of my IBS-M but now I have ulcers all in my mouth and throat...even on my tongue and lips. The doctor gave me special mouth wash and told me to put oral jell on them but it doesn't work and they hurt. Unfortunately I need the steroids to work in conjunction with the chemo meds to beat the early stages of lung cancer...like the doctor said. I am very symptomatic and the ulcers will continue to be there as long as I take the steroids and I have to keep taking the steroids to help the chemo meds so basically...I'm screwed. Lately my life philosophy been if you're at the end of your rope tie a knot and hold on but I have to say that knot is getting loser and loser. I want to win this war on cancer but the battles are just starting to get to be too much! I want to thank all of you though for your continued patience, encouragement, and support during this extremely difficult time. Hugs, Kathleen
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Keep fighting, Kathleen. Reach down and tighten that knot. Remember, God is a healer, just trust and believe. You are in my prayers
Becky
Becky
Thanks IDONOTKNOW and BECKY for your kind words and encouragement.
Hugs, Kathleen
Hugs, Kathleen
Dear Steve,
I am blessed to be loved and blessed even more to know that I'm blessed!
Thank you for my friend!
Hugs,
Kathleen
I am blessed to be loved and blessed even more to know that I'm blessed!
Thank you for my friend!
Hugs,
Kathleen
Kathleen,
I sympathize with you. I suffer from mouth ulcers from time to time and it is very unpleasant. I know the mouthwash will help it just takes time. I take an OTC herb called L-Lysine on a daily basis to keep the ulcers at a minimum and it seems to help. Ask your doctor or talk to the pharmacist and they can tell you if this will help you.I know you feel crappy and exhausted and frustrated and I don't blame you. Have you ever tried scream therapy? I have found it can relieve a lot of tension and anxiety pangs.
Jane
I sympathize with you. I suffer from mouth ulcers from time to time and it is very unpleasant. I know the mouthwash will help it just takes time. I take an OTC herb called L-Lysine on a daily basis to keep the ulcers at a minimum and it seems to help. Ask your doctor or talk to the pharmacist and they can tell you if this will help you.I know you feel crappy and exhausted and frustrated and I don't blame you. Have you ever tried scream therapy? I have found it can relieve a lot of tension and anxiety pangs.
Jane
I'd like to try that scream therapy but there are too many 'normal people' around and I'm afraid I might end up in the 'looney' house. I've always said that abnormal is normal for me. LOL
Besides, they ulcers are now appearing not only in my mouth, tongue, lips. etc but are started to form on my body (especially om my abdomen and stomach, I go to the skin and cancer center on August 19th at 10:45am.
Thanks for thinking of me.
Hugs,
Kathleen
Besides, they ulcers are now appearing not only in my mouth, tongue, lips. etc but are started to form on my body (especially om my abdomen and stomach, I go to the skin and cancer center on August 19th at 10:45am.
Thanks for thinking of me.
Hugs,
Kathleen
Kathleen, Honey I didn;t you you were livinung witt cancer. My haert goes out to uou. Oh friend whae can I do for you.. You aer always so positive and uplitling thanks so much, Hugs Riveer
Thank you my friends for your continued friendship, love and support. It means more than you'll ever know!
Hugs,
Kathleen
Hugs,
Kathleen
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My sister had chemo and had a very difficult time. I am so sorry you are suffering.