Its been a while since I’ve talked about the side effects that I experience due to the treatment that I’m taking.
This does Not mean that they have gone away.

Nope… still having them. Don’t wanna “harp” on them cuz everyone has their own problems, and these just happen to be mine at this point in time… No one likes to hear constant complaining.

So I am… just “getting used to them”.
BAM
Getting.Used.To.Them.

Still having diarrhea, in various “stages”.

BAM
I’ve long “gotten used” to it.

I’ve had minor symptoms of Hand-Foot Syndrome, luckily nothing major to-date… still find that immersing my hands in cool water regularly offers a great deal of relief and feels good. Also using a Quality hand cream, like UdderlySmooth, works well.

BAM
“Getting used” to it…

My skin is still dry, but not as bad as before, though it does vary in stages”… I’m not longer using Pond’s Rejuveness on my face, I’m now using Olay Regenerist serum, but am still using Nivea SOS Lip Care for my lips. I am no longer itching so much All Over, but I am still having Some itching. Can’t use Benadryl during the day cuz it knocks me right out.

BAM
I‘m “getting used” to it…

The Traceva / Xeloda rash seems to be kept under control with the Evening Primrose Oil. I do still have a slight small-pimply rash across my chest, behind my ears on my neck and across my lower back, but it is MUCH less bothersome than before.

BAM
I‘m “getting used” to it…

So… let’s just go over the side effects that I am experiencing… these are not all that could happen, these are “just” the ones that I am currently dealing with…

From the Xeloda:
* Diarrhea
* Stomatitis (mouth and throat sores)
* Abdominal (stomach area) pain
* Hand-and-Foot syndrome (pain, swelling or redness of your hands or feet that prevents normal activity)
* Dry, itchy or discolored skin
* Rash
* Nail problems
* Tiredness
* Weakness
* Dizziness
* Headache
* Pain (such as chest, back, joint, and muscle)
* Difficulty sleeping

BAM
I‘m “getting used” to it…

From the Zolinza
* Stomach and intestinal problems, including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation and weight loss
* Tiredness
* Dizziness
* Headache
* Changes in the way things taste and dry mouth
* Muscle aches
* Cough
* Itching

BAM
I‘m “getting used” to it…

From the Tarceva
* Fatigue
* Rash
* Diarrhea
* Mood or mental changes
* Muscle pain or twitching
* Nervousness or restlessness
* Lower back, side, or stomach pain
* Unusual tiredness or weakness
* Joint pain
* Unusual bruising
* Irritability
* Muscle cramps

BAM
I‘m “getting used” to it…

from the Sodium Phenylbutrate :
* Mood or mental changes
* Muscle pain or twitching
* Nervousness or restlessness
* Lower back, side, or stomach pain
* Unusual tiredness or weakness
* Chills; fever
* Sore throat
* Unusual bleeding or bruising
* Dizziness
* Dryness of mouth
* Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
* Increased thirst
* Irritability
* Muscle cramps
* Abdominal or stomach pain
* Headache
* Depression
* Skin rash

BAM
I‘m “getting used” to it…

from the Zometa:
* Fatigue
* Bone pain
* Headache
* Shortness of breath
* Joint, and muscle pain

Major BAM from 5 sources…
I‘m “getting used” to it…

I‘m “getting used” to it…?