Side effects

Just on 14 years ago I had a reaction to the NSAID Diclafenac which caused bleeding into my stomach. 

Because no one knew what was causing it at first I spent a week in hospital. I had 2 blood transfusions.

About the third day in I was given omeprazole. An endoscopy showed the kind of ulcer often produced by the the reaction to the medicine, which was healing rapidly. 

The medication resolved my problems. 

I have recently restarted it given painkillers prescribed for a back problem. 

It worked for me, and I hope it works for your brother. 

Tell him to keep fighting. 

Good morning Bg65 .

I am glad to hear that your brother is coping with the chemotherapy at the moment but remind him to tell the medical team about all his side effects before his next cycle.

Omeprazole (Losec) is prescribed for a number of reasons including to protect the intestines for those on steroids. See how your brother gets on with it. A banana is alkaline and good for settling the stomach plus the fiber helps. The chemotherapy kills off good as well as bad cells, particularly those which multiply fast like hair follicles and the gut lining so it helps to have a varied but soft diet plus little and often might be better for him.

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/omeprazole/common-questions-about-omeprazole/

My husband was prescribed with this initially but found that Domperidone was more effective for him in dealing with the steroid side effects. In other words there are alternatives to help out with side effects.

Good Morning Bg65 

Thank you for the update - I am so pleased he's got it sorted and I hope it's not put him off his treatment.

Best wishes - Brian.

Thank you alwayshope for great advise as always . 
my brother has had a better night quite a lot of pain  but he said two paracetamol sorted that out so hasn’t slept well but got up had something to eat went on a five mile walk said he just feels weired like he can’t walk in a straight line but overall in good spirits today he has to have a catheter fitted tomorrow as even before the chemo he’s struggling peeing they are going to see after 2 weeks of having the catheter how he is and if no improvement they have said TURP operation but we are not sure if he can have this whilst on chemo . Do you know if he can? Anyway thank you so much for replying 

BG

Hi Brian thank you for replying . To be honest in the hospital yesterday he was but down saying he is not continuing if these side effects last but he just had a little wobble he’s great today said yesterday he just felt sorry for himself Lol I told him he’s allowed to feel sorry for himself .

thank you for everything Brian

BG

Thank you Steve for taking time to reply I do appreciate it . Talking on here has kept me sane through all this. 
M thank you

BG

I have checked back on my husband's diary during chemo and he did report feeling off balance on a couple of occasions. Again this is a side effect and something to keep an eye on, particularly if he develops peripheral neuropathy.

I can't comment on whether it is possible to have a TURP whilst having chemotherapy, this is one for the experts unless someone in the know has experience. The chemotherapy itself could shrink the cancer in the prostate so it might help. Brian Millibob had a catheter for many months so he is the person to help with any issues your brother might have.

Hello Bg65 

It's me again!!

Yes, I had an indwelling catheter for 10 months. It took a couple of weeks to get used to it but after that it was my best friend!! Anything you need to know just ask. The two points I would make are ensure all joints are pushed in tight especially when changing to a night bag and wash the area around where the catheter enters the penis. If he has a foreskin, pull it back and wash away any debris (there will be debris).

And yes, I have had a TURP operation to improve my flow. The link is here:

NHS TURP Operation

it's pain free and boy does it help. I had to wait 10 months for mine so i would think it will be at the end of his Chemotherapy.

Anything you need to know - just ask.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Alwayshope

again thank you so much for taking the time to help I really appreciate it 

BG

Hi Brian

Thank you once again for replying I know I say it all the time but I’m so thankful for all the information you have given me 

BG