Why chemo is like the world's worst hangover

I have had numbing cream on my hand for an hour so hopefully the cannula will not hurt, I have my hand put in a bowl of hot water to try and bring my veins to the surface as apparently they hide when the needle comes towards me - do you blame them!

The cannula is in, the tears are over with and the chemo begins. Within an hour I am once again a patient!

2nd July
Only sick once this morning about 3am and manage to get back to sleep. Feel quite low and upset as I know what is going to happen to me.

I lie around and take my medication as prescribed and go to the doctors for my injection.
I manage to make a meal at tea time which I could not taste very well so go to bed and rest.

3rd July
Have pains in my neck this morning which get worse as the day goes on. Take more pain pills and anti inflammatory medications to help relieve the symptoms but this is not working. I can't bear to have anything touching my skin now as I am so sensitive and the pains in body are getting worse, I don't know what to do with myself as even lying in bed hurts!

4th July
Did not sleep at all with the pain, my husband did not sleep either as I shouted at him every time he moved the quilt as this caused pain on my body. He went to work this morning but had to come home as I could hardly get out of bed. I HATE BEING POORLY. I eventually get up and just lie around on the soft, my husband makes me a fruit salad but cant taste anything, I end up with a beef and mustard sandwich as I can just about taste the mustard. I also crave gravy and salty crisps - it's like having a hangover.

5th July
Pain is easing off and I am starting to feel a bit better but am very tired. Lie around all day again and eat beef and mustard sandwiches.

6th July
Feeling much better, not as tired and my body is no longer painful. Have an upset tummy so not sure if that is all the mustard or the chemo!!

7th July
I am back to work today and feeling okay. I think I am starting to like wearing a wig as I get an extra 20 minutes in bed in the morning.

8th July
I put my suit on for work and it is a bit tight! I realise that the chemo makes me feel like I have the worst hangover in the world and I crave salt and gravy and am eating lots of small meals which is obviously leading to weight gain. I will have to be careful what I eat.

9th July
Meet my friend at work for lunch and have liver and onions with mash - oh yes Leanne, let's be careful what you eat and try not to gain weight!!!

13th July
I wake up feeling very happy! Work is going well, home life is great, wearing a wig is not too bad and the sun is shining.

14th July
Complimentary therapy today - Angela has healing hands!

17th July
Had a busy week at work and am very tired.

20th July
Chemo week again, they come around quick. I am feeling quite down about it although it will be the half way point of the treatment.

21st July
I had a foot massage and then had bloods taken and am feeling very calm and relaxed.