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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 07:08 PM
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decadren/dexamethasone
info, experience?
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Tracer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-27-08 07:32 AM
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1. It's an anti-inflammatory ...
... either taken in pill form the night before your chemotherapy, or as part of the chemo drip.

I don't think you'll even notice any effects from taking it.
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-28-08 01:24 AM
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2. It is a steroid
I had a bad experience with IV Decadron. A very very unpleasant all over body hot pins and needles sensation. VERY intense, but of short duration.
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OzarkDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-11-08 07:25 PM
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3. Can cause some difficulty sleeping
I recall getting up one night when I couldn't sleep and organized all the earrings in my jewelry box. It just seemed like the thing to do. :shrug:
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