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23 days agoReceived my first treatment of Emrelis and four days later I was in the ER and then hospitalized for 5 days. My pressure dropped, my heart rate elevated, nausea and vomiting and diarrhea. My potassium level went very low too. It turns out it was a toxic reaction that could have been mitigated had I been pre-treated. I’m getting stronger and the doctor has scheduled a treatment with anti nausea medication and stomach medicine;a lower dosage adjusted for the 10 lbs I lost; and fluids afterwards so I don’t dehydrate. Nervous but treatment is important if it stops progression.
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23 days agoThat sounds like an incredibly frightening experience, and it's completely understandable to feel nervous about the next treatment. Many cancer treatments can cause unexpected reactions, and it sounds like your medical team is now taking important steps to help prevent and manage potential side effects with pre-medications, dosage adjustments, and supportive care. Having a plan in place with your healthcare team for monitoring and support can make a significant difference in how treatments are tolerated.
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22 days agoDear Guillie M Last year I went through a similar situation losing 40 pounds and spending months going from the bedroom to the bathroom.. I had two treatments that to me were worse than the cancer itself.. I’d never been so sick in my entire life.. One day on the verge of giving up I got down on my knees and started praying and gave everything to Our Lord and Savior.. I stopped all treatments and gave it to Him.. YESHUA Our Lord and Savior.. It took months to recover from the poison in my system but by Thanksgiving I felt like my old self again and was finally able to stomach food again.. Four months ago I had blood work and a CT scan and when I went to the doctor for the results he was scratching his head.. Blood work was great and NO signs of any growth.. According to the doctor he’s only seen this a couple of times in his career and I was one of them.. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF PRAYER MY FRIEND.. Every morning at sunrise I pray for EVERYONE here struggling with this disease.. I don’t care what religion you are or what your beliefs are but just give it to Our Lord and PRAY.. One thing to remember is that doctors are only PRACTICING medicine.. Only God knows our final outcome.. I’m 73yrs old and was told last year that if I followed their advice I might make it a year maybe two.. Praying for my health to return I was actually able to paint my house this summer and haven’t stopped since.. Guille you have NOTHING to lose and EVERYTHING to gain through PRAYERS.. Praying Our Lord heals you.. God Bless Thomas O
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