u/Kitten_Monroe_

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Venlafaxine to Prevent Neuropathy and Hot Flashes

Does anyone have experience with Venlafaxine to help with neuropathy and hot flashes (and also anxiety)? My chemo is 6 rounds of:

  • CARBOplatin Commonly known as: Paraplatin
  • PACLitaxeL Commonly known as: Taxol

And I have had two out of 6 rounds and am experiencing some neuropathy and major hot flashes.

Thank you!

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u/Kitten_Monroe_ — 3 days ago

First Chemo out of Six

I had my 1st out of 6 treatments Thursday.

Considering I thought I was going to die from anxiety and the IV in my port, it went really well. This morning I have a little headache and some tingling in my right hand, even though I iced. I am going to up my ice game next time. It's so hard to prepare when you don't know what to expect.

I am feeling well enough to go to work today, but am really nervous about days 3-6. Any experiences and tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated!

I do plan on walking and doing some form of exercise daily....

PS. 6 weeks p/o - port placed last week - stage 3a

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u/Kitten_Monroe_ — 29 days ago

First Chemo Treatment

I had my 1st out of 6 treatments yesterday.

Considering I thought I was going to die from anxiety and the IV in my port, it went really well. This morning I have a little headache and some tingling in my right hand, even though I iced. I am going to up my ice game next time. It's so hard to prepare when you don't know what to expect.

I am feeling well enough to go to work today, but am really nervous about days 3-6. Any experiences and tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated!

I do plan on walking and doing some form of exercise daily....

PS. 6 weeks p/o - port placed last week - stage 3a

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u/Kitten_Monroe_ — 1 month ago