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I am praying that you are not too bad today Dreamy. X

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Yes, it's worse today. In the past I've always had no issue with the chemo drugs but I'm shivery, nearly have a temperature - 37.9 - and my appetite is poor. I still managed to eat the trifle for once, but didn't fancy the roast turkey.

I've told the hospital staff how lousy I'm feeling and they are giving me extra pain pills and anti-sickness drugs. I'm pretty sure it's the chemo and not some bug I've picked up. I almost never get headaches and they trouble me a lot.

I hope I get better and am able to receive my stem cells towards the end of next week.

Luckily I've got my iPad in with me; I don't know what I would do without it.

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Oh dear Dreamy.
I am sorry to read that.
At least the staff are keeping an eye on you.
It is most likely the chemo.
I am sure it does that.
Try and stay positive.
We are all here for you.
At least you ate something.x

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Yes, I've also got ensure pluses - I've always liked them. To those not in the know, they are fortified milk drinks which are very calorie dense and come in many fruit flavours.

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Things went a bit pear shaped earlier as I developed pink rashes all over my body and my temperature is 39.1. I've had painkillers, steroids and all sorts since then.

I believe it's a reaction to one of the chemo drugs ~ I can't think of anything else. But they've got me on close obs for tonight. I'm worried that this will delay my stem cell transplant next week.

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Sorry to hear you've had a reaction to the drugs Ffosse, hopefully they'll get it under control for you soon.

Don't worry too much about next week, just take one day at a time as worrying won't help you.

Thinking of you...

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I agree with Mags, Dreamy, one thing at s time. I am sorry you are feeling so poorly.
You are in my thoughts and prayers as always.
Keep us posted please.x

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Hi Ffosse.
It's another day, another setback for you isn't it mate. I really do feel for you pal. All we on here can do is to wish you the utmost best in getting through all of this with as little pain as possible. I can't imagine what this must be like.

Try to eat your meals if you can mate. Plenty of fluids too. The main thing is mate that we are all here for you. As you know there's always somebody on here who will be around and I've said before - if you fancy a chat in the middle of the night, well, I'm there bud.

You need any music or videos posting, just ask. Old concerts of singer-songwriters etc. I can do that for you.

keep as strong as you can Ffosse, mentally and physically and don't give up mate.

Wishing you all the best to get through this

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And from me Ffosse ...keep posting and I hope you feel better soon.

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Thanks everyone Unfortunately I still feel Ill the morning after. Couldnt face my breakfast- just the small bottle of milk I had.