Pale Poo!

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I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed pale stools during treatment? I had my first EC three weeks ago and was so constipated I had to temporarily stop taking oral iron. I have since noticed my stool is quite pale. Is this a known side effect? Sorry to lower the tone but this bloody disease affects every part of us and that includes our dignity

  • mine went through many colours and all kinds of diff variations, generally don’t worry unless dark and tarry, or more than 4 days diarrhoea

    sometimes pale, sometimes dark, and variations of forms. and then days where it was everyone out today, all variations, to, why,? where? cmon! nope. 

    you can ask drs and nurses but try not to over stress

  • Thank you so much for replying. The silliest wee things can send your mind to a dark place. I should know betterSmile but avlittle reassurance goes a long way. Merry Christmas!Christmas tree

  • yes chemo sets up a stress response hugs, Have a good Christmas and breathe Heart