If I understand correctly Jessica, you are having these problems after 2 weeks (10 treatments?) If so, that is quite early to have such serious side effects, but we are all different and you will need to buckle up your seatbelt because it sounds like it is going to be a rough ride - but one that you NEED to take.

As you mentioned, you need to see your doctor to get the right pain medication (something other the topical things you are talking about). In the meantime, use over the counter things like extra strength tylenol or T1's from a pharmacy.

Be sure you are eating as much as possible, and keeping well hydrated. That, plus being kind to yourself - getting a daily nap in - will help you to feel a bit better.

I have been through it twice. No, not fun but we know you WILLl get through this to finally get rid of the beast.

Right before I had my first set of treatments, I read a quote attributed to Winston Churchill - "You will never get where you want to go if you stop to throw rocks at every dog that barks".

Where you want to go is GOOD HEATH. The barking dogs are those side effects that are distracting you. Stay focused on your way to GOOD HEALTH - that is where you want to go and to a certain extent you are just going to have to plow through this to meet your goal.

We are here with you to help you along the way.

Hugs

Donna