Anyone suffering bloated stomach on weekly paclitaxel? Driving me mad I thought it was down to steroids but apart from the bit added to infusion on chemo day I'm only on one a day for 3 days following chemo! My stomach usually f!at so not impressed lol
Hi Cutie Mr,
I have had over 60 paclitaxol sessions and can't say have suffered bloating, but then my stomach hasnt been flat for a long time! Would say that it does increase flatulence though, so maybe mine just goes through quickly!! The joys of chemo, eh.
Hi
Thanks for reply yes I have that too! 60 is such a lot over how long?
It is a lot, but if it is working.... Treatment has been over the last 22 months, so 3 weeks out of 4 usually, with the odd 2 week gap to give time for hols and just a rest for the body. I dont have many side effects though, except some fatigue about day 3 after treatment, and the aforementioned gas. Good job I own staffies ( or they me) and they can be used as scapegoats.
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