Overall the side effects from the last chemo haven't been as bad as the previous one, but I do have a couple of new side effects:
- Taste buds -- Food tastes a little off. Not metallic but maybe slightly bitter. Even water tastes funny.
- Appetite -- I know I'm not eating enough, especially protein, but it could be related to the taste change. The lack of protein could be why I dreamed twice about eating meat (and it was so good!).
- Irritated eyes -- All day yesterday I had intermittent irritated eyes. It might be due to the chemo drug Taxotere leaking into my eyeballs. My ophthalmologist warned me about this. If it continues, I will make an appointment to see him again.
The side effects that showed up after my first chemo are ongoing:
- Dry skin -- Not just on my face but throughout my body.
- Dry mouth -- I use Biotene.
- Diarrhea -- Not as bad.
- Constipation -- Not as bad because I didn't take as much Zofran.
- Heartburn -- Unpleasant but it hasn't caused vomiting.
- Nerve pain -- Not as bad but I'm also taking two gabapentin capsules instead of just one.
- Raw nostrils -- It got better for a couple of weeks but is back again.
- Hair loss -- I think my eyelashes are starting to go.
- Runny nose -- I've used up a few boxes of tissues.
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