In a nutshell it's a mess. No regular rhythm or routine and regular "gut ache" which feels like a really tight stomach. Have been taking Laxido but doesn't seem to cut it. Been talking 1-2 sachets per day, should I up the dose? Thanks.
Hi Chris ChrisYorks sorry to hear this….. gut problems unfortunately go hand in hand with Lymphoma treatment.
Are you constipated?…… if so this will be the steroids.
I used Laxido…… the usual dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily. But I was told if I was told if so was constipated to use eight sachets daily. All eight sachets must be taken within a six hour period.….. if things did not clear I had to call the chemo hot line.
Are you on any Proton Pump Inhibitors like Lansoprazole?…… chemo strips the stomach lining so it needs help so PPIs help this but a lot of people don’t take them correctly.
PPIs need to be taken 2 hrs after or before food along with a large glass of water.
The other thing is are you drinking enough?….. your target is 2 litres of water a day…… every day.
