Following my 4th Chemotherapy session back in November 2011, I reported to my Oncologist that I had developed a severe case of Tinnitus . I was immediately taken off the chemotherapy drug Oxaliplatin, as this was believed to be the cause. I was told that the Tinnitus, is a rare and unusual side effect of the Toxic drug Oxaliplatin, but may get better after my chemotherapy treatment ends. If you click on the link to Tinnitus above you will see that Tinnitus can be caused by many things. Cold Plays Chris Martin was in the local paper recently with the same condition He said: Quote "There's no doubt it's been caused by years of being on stage and subjected to very loud decibels of music.". I was told by my Oncologist that I should visit my GP after two months if the symptoms do not get better.
Yesterday I visited my GP, as its been two months, and the ringing in my ears seems worse. The GP didn't hold out much hope of my condition, but said she would refer me to an Ear Nose and Throat specialist,(ENT) but first I would be sent for a head scan....... scans now always worry me.
I read a good article in the Mail on-line this week, and although its not directly about Bowel Cancer it is very interesting and Bowel Cancer UK also advocate a healthy eating regime .The Anti Cancer Diet (Eat Your Way to a Healthier Life) and for all you curry lovers out there please see the next article also from the Mail on-line Curry Favour with your doctor unfortunately with my love of curry over the years it obviously didn't help me, but I'm sure there are some truths in it. Maybe with my love of spices that's why I,m heading towards being a survivor..........
Yesterday I visited my GP, as its been two months, and the ringing in my ears seems worse. The GP didn't hold out much hope of my condition, but said she would refer me to an Ear Nose and Throat specialist,(ENT) but first I would be sent for a head scan....... scans now always worry me.
I read a good article in the Mail on-line this week, and although its not directly about Bowel Cancer it is very interesting and Bowel Cancer UK also advocate a healthy eating regime .The Anti Cancer Diet (Eat Your Way to a Healthier Life) and for all you curry lovers out there please see the next article also from the Mail on-line Curry Favour with your doctor unfortunately with my love of curry over the years it obviously didn't help me, but I'm sure there are some truths in it. Maybe with my love of spices that's why I,m heading towards being a survivor..........
2 comments:
I hope the Tinnitus gets better! Thanks for the info on the Anti cancer diet and curry. I have been researching online about those.
Good luck with the scan. It sounds quite routine. And I hope they can find a way to ease the tinnitus.
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