Hi guys. Im struggling with this very very watery stools. I did expect it but not to this extent. Ive got loperamide but it doesnt seem to be helping. Im going to ohone clinic see if they have nything else i can take but just wondered if anyone here found something that worked. Preferably something bit more natural.
Hi Smiter55 welcome to the forum. I am sorry to hear how the chemo is affecting you. I do think though you have done exactly the right thing in phoning the chemo clinic and seeking advice from them..Failing that you cam always check with the local pharmacist..Hope you manage to get something to ease things for you and make you more comfortable.. x
Thank you. The nurse has advised increase the pills and go to eating what im wanting rather than try to eat full meals as im struggling with meals too. Cant seem to enjoy anything warm including tea.
This shall pass im sure of it but right now its awful.
I have, today, spent 12 hours in A&E. Being poked prodded, watered and checked over fully. 2 hours of rehydration plus several bottles of water to drink. That made giving urine samples easy. A stool sample was required however having hardly eaten and having massive deposits all night my body wasnt forthcoming till teatime. I paper cup of cream of chicken soup and 2 bites of a sandich soon fixed that
No test has been omitted and no stone unturned because basically they dont want to right it off as being the side effects of Paclitaxel and it turns out to be infection.
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