Jolene wrote:Dear WW-ers,
In my first Xelox cycle, I experienced a 2 day constipation in the first week of my first cycle. I took Duphlac syrup and was prescribed Domeperidone and it was resolved immediately.
prs wrote:My problem during chemo was exactly the opposite of constipation. Sometimes with the nausea I felt like a human fire hose at both ends!
I had a different doctor for my last colonoscopy, and part of his prep was to drink a 10oz bottle of magnesium citrate the day before beginning the regular MiraLax routine. It worked really well, much easier and faster acting than other kind of laxative I've ever taken. It's also very inexpensive and well worth trying if you are suffering from constipation.
mozart13 wrote:Jolene wrote:Dear WW-ers,
In my first Xelox cycle, I experienced a 2 day constipation in the first week of my first cycle. I took Duphlac syrup and was prescribed Domeperidone and it was resolved immediately.
I had same problem, it was most likely caused by all those extra meds that you getting, like anti nausea and steroids. Some people go opposite, but we are all different. Also I had cramps in my leg muscles. On the very same day of chemo, would take magnesium, as soon as I got home, that resolved constipation and cramps.
Good luck!
prs wrote:Just wanted to report this week marks the four year anniversary of my Complete Clinical Response and being offered the W&W program.
I had a follow up rectal exam back in April. As usual my surgeon had one of her residents in tow. I remarked to him that Dr McLemore had literally saved my ass. That generated much laughter, and the suggestion that we needed a Tee shirt or coffee cup inscribed "KAISER PERMANENTE SAVED MY ASS"
This journey is a difficult one, but I know that staying positive and never giving up hope helps a lot along the way. My case shows there is the possibility of light and laughter at the end of the tunnel.
prs wrote:Just wanted to report this week marks the four year anniversary of my Complete Clinical Response and being offered the W&W program.
I had a follow up rectal exam back in April. As usual my surgeon had one of her residents in tow. I remarked to him that Dr McLemore had literally saved my ass. That generated much laughter, and the suggestion that we needed a Tee shirt or coffee cup inscribed "KAISER PERMANENTE SAVED MY ASS"
This journey is a difficult one, but I know that staying positive and never giving up hope helps a lot along the way. My case shows there is the possibility of light and laughter at the end of the tunnel.
prs wrote:Jolene, my MRIs only take 45 minutes, I wonder why yours take 1.5 hours?
For my last few infusions I had them switch arms half way thru the infusion. that might be something for you to consider.
Yes, the treatment is bitch to get thru, and be prepared for it to get worse before it's finished. You just have to grit your teeth and push thru to the end. However once it's over you will feel so good that you made it, and did everything within your power to beat this disease!!!
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