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Cancer Support

Solly Mack

(94,838 posts) Tue Jul 1, 2014, 08:04 PM Jul 2014

I'm on my second week of antibiotics for my chemo rash. [View all]

My face (and other parts) looks like adolescent acne run amok. The doctor is happy with my rash. Claims it is what they look for - this reaction. Means the drug is coursing through my body and my "body is responding positively".

I take issue with the word "positively". Did I mention my face looks like a science experiment gone awry?

People stare. I smile and wave.

Also getting a steroid.

Truth is my face bothers me more than I let on. Oh, well.

Some nausea. I say some like it was a small thing but you guys know - it isn't small at all. Never - ever - felt this sick from nausea before.

Food smells? :::shudder:::

Oh the whole?

I'm OK.

I still laugh. That's a good thing.

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I'm on my second week of antibiotics for my chemo rash. [View all] Solly Mack Jul 2014 OP

Just stay strong - and keep your sense of humor Siwsan Jul 2014 #1

I think I could laugh under almost any conditions. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #2

Guys in my support group say to use 'Head and Shoulders' on the rash. sinkingfeeling Jul 2014 #3

Thanks! Through washing the hair or direct application? Solly Mack Jul 2014 #4

Direct application. It has a numbing affect. sinkingfeeling Jul 2014 #5

Thanks, again! Solly Mack Jul 2014 #6

Have they mentioned Transderm-SCOP? Ruby the Liberal Jul 2014 #7

Hey! I'll ask them about that. The doc gave me a 3 month supply of pills already though. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #8

First thing in the morning? Ruby the Liberal Jul 2014 #9

For a few days after Chemo I get sick in the mornings. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #10

Totally know how you feel KaryninMiami Jul 2014 #11

My tongue is the latest victim. Bright red and almost everything stings it. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #12

Just checking in on you Solly Crewleader Jul 2014 #13

(((Crewleader))) Solly Mack Jul 2014 #14

I'm on antibiotics too, Solly. Crewleader Jul 2014 #15

You need more hugs (((Crewleader))) Solly Mack Jul 2014 #16

Hopefully soon will be the day when this becomes an unpleasant and very distant memory ... slipslidingaway Jul 2014 #17

I'm looking forward (with hope) to that day. I describe food as salty sawdust when asked. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #18

"Salty sawdust" that sounds wonderful ... slipslidingaway Jul 2014 #21

My doc has lowered my chemo dose 2x so far, maybe you should ask about this wordpix Jul 2014 #19

Oh, my! Mine isn't that bad, thankfully. Solly Mack Jul 2014 #20

I searched to see how you are. Mira Jul 2014 #22

Oh, Mira! I am so sorry! Solly Mack Jul 2014 #23