How do you manage incontinence after chemo infusions?

I wonder if you should talk with your oncologist about maybe backing down just a little on the chemo. I did after the first one and it really helped with the Side Effects I’m on identical treatment and was diagnosed on February 16. I have been using the frozen gloves and socks to combat blood flow/chemo flow into my extremities. It seems to help with the neuropathy but it does nothing for the cold sensitive. On another note. My scans after third round showed a mass in left lung. We stopped treatment and did biopsies. Thank the lord it was pneumonia possibly caused by the imfinzi /I can’t spell. Anyway I start back tomorrow with treatment four and the plan is to complete eight then build up for four weeks and do the esophagectomy. Good luck and keep us updated David

Thank you David for the reply. I will send my oncologist a message about the situation. I’ve got the cold sensitivity again after yesterday’s infusion. The way I have it counted it looks like the esophagusectomy around September then another 4 months of chemo. Not looking forward to that at all. But need to get on with life.

I think I’m looking at surgery in August and I’m not looking forward to it because fall is my favorite season. Football. Hunting ect. I guess we will see how quickly I can recover from the esophagectomy surgery

Managing incontinence after chemo infusions can be challenging, especially when combined with existing conditions, and many patients find success with protective undergarments, scheduled bathroom breaks, and discussing medication timing adjustments with their care team. The compression glove solution for neuropathy sounds creative and practical - sharing these kinds of workarounds can really help other community members who might be facing similar challenges during treatment.

I have been through the exact treatment with a few meds. I'm now on taxol, and a secondary drug. Anyway... Digestive Health Gummies.. 2 a day every day have helped me with my incontinence. Is it perfect? No but so few issues I would recommend you try them at the very least a week and see if they help. They add the bacteria back that the treatments kill.

Jack, tell me more about these gummies. Where can I get them? What is the brand name of the product you had good results from? Thank you in advance.

It is called Digestive Advantage , daily probiotic. Helps with immune health, adds back the good gut bacteria that chemo kills. Buy it at all walmarts. I've been using it for more than 2 yrs. When I don't use it I know as well. it works for me.. I also get b12 shots at least 1 time a month to help with energy loss.

Thank you for this information. I am doing a good dosage of B12. I read somewhere that I need to be careful with probiotics because they tend to interfere with one of my chemo drugs. But I am willing to try these. I have read in other places that probiotics can be very helpful. I feel these would be helpful with bowl movements but not so much with urinary issues. I have bought the special underwear and have mattress pads, bed towels. I’m trying now to not drink anything in the evening so once I empty my bladder before bed, I should be able to sleep without issues.