Carac on the neck

I am day 7 of Carac on my chest and neck - my neck looks awful and burns.  Two years ago, I used Carac on my arms and chest but this neck thing is worse than I remember. I am wondering if it is more of a sensitive area? I can't remember how I got to sleep with the burning - any suggestions?

I'm on day 7 of Efudex and I'm applying it over the entire surface of both of my arms from wrists to shoulders.  Pretty much feel itchy and irritated at this point and afraid after reading so many of the "scary reports" of others. 

Really sleep is so important and I wouldn't hesitate taking benadryl that will stop itching and help you fall asleep.  If that doesn't work I'd definatley call my derm. to get some stronger stuff so you could get sleep and help you cope with this.  Just my thought as sleep is so important to me.

Not that I have any answers but I think we're just starting the bad part as you and I are on the same day of our treatment.  Sleep is absolutely a needed help in this process. 

I'm already feeling pretty uncomfortable myself and trying to tell myself we're fighting cancer.  That's big, and if it doesn't hurt we won't win.  "No pain, no gain"!  So we'll just put our dukes up and fight this one out. 

If you're okay with it, I'll enter on your side of the ring and we'll fight cancer together.  Do you hear the bell?

Good night,

Trish Anne

Hey Trish,

  Thanks for the reply - we are in this together and I need a partner!  I could not stand one more second so I went to Safeway at 10:30 PM and bought Aquaphor - I think I read every post on the net.  So far, the itching is less than it was.  When I used it on my arms - I could not believe how bad they were - it was awful for sure but my arms look great and haven't had to do a repeat. You will be amazed when it is finished. My chest is a repeat - I didn't do my neck last time - all I can say is wow!  I was looking at some of the photos from the face treatment and I feel bad complaining about my neck.  Are you fair skinned and freckle? Just curious. I am both. 

  Thanks again! I think I will be up for quite awhile. I hope you are getting some rest.

Jodie