I'm currently undergoing chemo for BC I have now completed 4 cycles, I seem to be handling it ok apart from day 4 when I am hit with gastro type issues. Immense griping pain which eventually turns to diarrhea. My question is 'what is too much?' This week saw me sat on the toilet in pain, vomiting due to pain, and passing out on the bathroom floor. I was in the bathroom for about an hour before I eventually managed to poop, but I was then covered in sweat and shaking. I am taking lactilose to prevent constipation and buscopan for gripe pains. What else can I do? Similar to this has happened each time, I am so fearful of it.
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First of all welcome and Good morning .
Sorry to hear about your reaction. You don’t say if you have discussed this with your team ?
Do you have a pre excising bowel condition? Have they told you what to take to help . Sometimes lactolose etc can have adverse effects on me.
I have bowel condition and meds been removed while on chemo . On day 5 of first cycle . Only had mild cramps and some constipation . But without all your painful distressing symptoms.
My oncologist has already discussed with me that they will refer me to bowel clinic if needed.
I’m no expert but we’re going thru enough
sh#t (excuse the pun ) lying on bathroom floor in agony for an hour is too much .
Someone else may be along on here shortly who is experiencing the same and can give you advice .
If you haven’t already then tell your team too much need some more help with it .
Hope you feel better soon
