Chemo problems!

FormerMember
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Hi everyone! First post and maybe inappropriate, not sure but getting desparate. Constipation - anyone have any tips?

I also have IBS so have problems balancing. Have had 3 EC cycles and 1 Docetaxel, would it help if I fasted the day before maybe?

Thanks in advance.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi I would definitely let your oncology team know they will give you something for it 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Good morning Kemma43,

    Your best bet is to ask your nurse or phone the helpline number they should have given you.Unfortunately,toilet troubles whilst on chemo is very common..all i would say is keep hydrated...drink plenty of water! Hope you get some relief soon.

    Sorry you are having to go through this tough time.It does get better...hold onto that thought!

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi 

    Warm welcome to the club no one wants to join :-/

    Chemo can cause many issues with speeding up or slowing down the digestive system and having IBS wouldn't help but as Julus & Bourneagain says do let your onco unit or breast care nurse know about this - It is a common side effect and help is available.

    You can buy over the counter remedies but NHS meds are probably better and with your 5 year cancer prescription exemption card 'free' Thumbsup

    You may not have stumbled across it as yet but there is a dedicated monthly BC Chemo discussion here. You can find it and get chatting clicking this link February Chemo Club.

    How are you finding the Docetaxel after the EC ?

    Hope this is of some help, take care, G n' J

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hello i am not constipated but have problems with IBS since started chemo.I bought this tablets for IBS but didnt help.So one day before chemo I usually eat very little and my last meal will be around 4 pm.I got so annoyed when I am having chemo to go to the toilett.I rather to fast a little bit.

    Good luck

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Thanks for replying G n' J.

    First D last Monday, not good! Weird smells, no sleep and generally shot! Worse than EC! Taste going today, what next I wonder!

    I have laxidol but wary of taking because of IBS, one extreme to the other. This is all a roller coaster - you don't know what is coming next!

    Thanks for the advice

    Kemma43