7th week

[diane128]

I'm on my 7th week of therapy any info on whats  going to happen as far as symptons on this week?

[Diane12855]

I on week 30 and my sx change from week to week...day to day... and even hour to hour. My hair started falling out at about week 10. Some days I only loose a few, some days I don't notice any and some days the brush is full.

I'm having more bad days than good days now, but it is still bearable.

BTW I wouldn't use much mouth wash for your sore mouth. I can hardly bear regular tooth paste.... burns like fire! Just be gentle with yourself and hang in there.

Diane

[fashion345]

Also, regarding the hair loss.  That sx was a major stressor for me tool
All I have is a little thinning and most people don't notice, so again can be different for everyone.
Drink tons of water and that may help with the dryness in your mouth.

[diane128]

Thanks for the input so far so good ,i try to stay active as possible which i think i do pretty good last few days tho my tongue feels a little raw would that also be from treatment ,rinsing extra with mouthwash hope that helps.

[fashion345]

I found that the symptoms come and go with time.  Many of my sx did not begin until around 24 weeks.  Every person is different in terms of how they react to tx.
My best advice is to move and exercise even if just for 15 minutes a day.  Anything, even a walk to get your blood flowing and you feeling normal.
Try to keep your mind off treatment as much as possible. Movies, time with friends, reading, whatever makes you happy.
It is easy to dwell on possible sx which may not even happen to you.
All the very best to you!

[diane128]

really had'nt been to bad ,as you said a little fatigue,still working tho, just a little worried about the hair loss thing.dr says vl load has dropped alot in 7 weeks so maybe a good sign.

[fretboard]

Wow, if you have to ask you must not be having too difficult of a time on the meds.  Well that's what I hope anyways.  I really don't see how anybody can answer your question tho as tx is truly different for everyone.  Check out, this video.  I haven't watched it all yet but the parts I've watched are really good.  good luck and come on back!!.

http://day2dayconfessions.blogspot.com/

[hcvJames]

There is no weekly schedule of symptoms. It really depends on what your body tolerates. Symptoms vary in type, strength, and timing. Set aside an almost universal complaint of some level of fatigue, a number of people make it through without sides. You might get lucky. It happens. If you should develop sides this forum is an excellent place for info and support.