Postby rtcasper » Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:35 am
Began first of 5 radiation treatments yesterday, short course radiation. I'm pretty sure they had the dial turned all the way up to 11. Felt a little flushed afterward, went back to work, ate lunch, finished the day and headed home. Felt a little tired, but wasn't sure if that was from the rad or the terrible nights sleep I had before. Ate a grilled cheese sandwich and apples for dinner and took a gas pill, felt a little bloated. Went to bed early but noticed the bloating was still present, uncomfortable. Burping up the food I had eaten. Noticed my entire gut was starting to feel very cramp, not painful but incredibly uncomfortable, and I was so tired. Took 1 imodium AD to help with the gas/cramping. It did alleviate the symptoms for a little while, and I would doze off, but they would return in waves. Got up, walked around, and the discomfort became more painful, layed on the couch for a bit, then realized I was going to throw up. Threw up what looked like everything I had eaten after treatment yesterday. I did immediately feel better tho, and was able to get a couple hours sleep. Trying to rehydrate this morning and eating very light, and did pass stool finally.
Wtf? I hope this isn't a nightly occurrence, even for 4 more days. It's almost like my intestines shut down for a while. I'll tell my doc today,get her thoughts. Meanwhile, light eating and much hydration.
By the glory, by the grace, by the strength of God, I will be made whole.
43-M
Aug 3, 18-colonoscopy, 5cm mass 12cm from AV rectal cancer
Aug 16-MRI
Aug 17-CT,chest and pelvis
CEA-.99-likely not a good marker
Clinical DX-T2/T3n1 -3cm mass, 13.5 from AV-might be colon? - let surgeon make determination
Sept 10-14 radiation
Sept 25-CR lap surgery, temp loop ileostomy
Oct 2-path stage pT1N0M0-no chemo recommended
Jan 8-stoma takedown
Jan-April- C diff
May-Fecal matter transplant
Sept-Clean scan NED