What helps keep blood levels up during chemo and relieves constipation?

Managing low blood counts and constipation during chemo can be really challenging, and it sounds like the timing with your treatment is adding extra stress. Many community members find that staying hydrated, eating iron-rich foods like leafy greens and lean proteins, and gentle fiber sources can help with both concerns, though it's worth discussing specific supplements or medications with your care team since they know your treatment plan best. Wishing you a wonderful Easter weekend, and hopefully other members will share what has worked for them too!

They gave me granix injections to take at home to boost the blood levels. I would get 3 to 5 injections it depended on the counts and treatment schedule. The side effects are sometimes bone and muscle pain.

Thank you for sharing

Hi Connie - dont have any suggestions on the blood levels, but prune juice and warmed butter ( in microwave) mixed together should do the trick for the constipation. Sounds gross but it works. Happy Easter to you and yours.

Thank you Happy Easter to everyone. Hope you all enjoy your day