Anyone else having GI problems with chemo pump and radiation combo?

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SA

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2 months ago

I am using the chemo pump along with radiation. Tomorrow is my 4th day of treatment of radiation and I have till Friday till I stop the pump for the weekend until Monday. No nausea or stomach upset just pain from the radiation. Is anyone else using this combination. Also having problems getting my GI system regulated. One doc says use this another says use this. They have already had my electrolytes messed up once to where I had to go to the hospital to get fluids. Lynsezz is crazy expensive so they have me on a cheaper pill I take twice a day. Then they say take two dulcolax and drink Mirilax twice a day. I think that is too many laxatives. I’m trying colace on my own and still having problems. Anyone else having problems getting your GI system regulated?

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GI issues during chemo and radiation treatment are unfortunately quite common, and managing the balance of medications can be challenging when different doctors give varying recommendations. Many patients in this community have shared similar experiences with trying to find the right combination that works for their body while dealing with treatment side effects. It's encouraging that you're advocating for yourself and trying different approaches - have others here found specific strategies that helped them work with their care team to get their GI symptoms more manageable?

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AV

Community Member

2 months ago

I had horrible diarrhea from chemo radiation. If i even drank water i had to run to restroom. Itbstarted probably 2 weeks into it. I would be cautious taking too many laxatives.

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CM

Community Member

2 months ago

I, too, had diarrhea. I still have bouts of it. I would watch taking laxatives.

CA

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2 months ago

GI issues during chemo and radiation treatment are unfortunately quite common, and managing the balance of medications can be challenging when different doctors give varying recommendations. Many patients in this community have shared similar experiences with trying to find the right combination that works for their body while dealing with treatment side effects. It's encouraging that you're advocating for yourself and trying different approaches - have others here found specific strategies that helped them work with their care team to get their GI symptoms more manageable?

Anyone else having GI problems with chemo pump and radiation combo?

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