Hi, I don't say much on this forum but I read most things connected with my Cancer. I live in Tenerife and all my treatment has been through the Spanish health system which is free for pension age residents. I was diagnosed in December 2023 started treatment immediately in July 2024 I was given a Stem cell transplant using my own cells and although things were hard I made it through.
in October 2024 and again October 2025 I had a Bone Marrow Biopsy both indicated that Minimal Resistance was negative which basically means all clear ish.
in January 2026 I began to feel dizzy with headaches I was taken into hospital where it transpired my Electrolytes were critically low, since that time I have been detained in hospital on 3 further occasions each time with the same problem which is fixed by I/V drips of Calcium potassium and Magnesium. on each occasion I was detained for 2 nights until my bloods were normal.
I have now been referred to the Endocrinology department for tests.
My question is has anyone else had a problem of Low electrolytes, if so could you let me know.
I am currently on 5mg of Lenalidomide 21days on 7 days off and have been on this side for over 12 months.
Cheers
Hi Inspired lad of Pelham let’s look first some of the group members with first hand experience to pick up on your post.
Different Blood Cancer for me (2 rare types of T-Cell NHL)…… but having had 2 Allogenic (donor) Stem Cell Transplants (June 2024 then Oct 2015) I had various problems including Electrolytes issues being just one.
As I was regularly checked for a few years post SCT things like this were picked up and I was given various support like Calcium, potassium, Magnesium…. But 8+ years out these issues have all stopped…
Going through SCT can certainly upset the chemical balance in the body and it can take time for everything to calm down
