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4 months agoFeeling bloated, is feeling bloated on chemo a normal side effect? I’m also taking other medications that could cause this feeling.
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Bloating can indeed be a common side effect during chemotherapy treatment, and the combination of chemo with other medications can sometimes make digestive symptoms more noticeable. Many people in this community have shared similar experiences with bloating and other gastrointestinal changes during their treatment journey. It's always worth mentioning these symptoms to your healthcare team, as they can often provide helpful strategies or adjustments to make you more comfortable.
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4 months agoI’m not on chemo but on targeted therapy for my metastatic cancer. I went to a natural path and I’m taking loads of supplements, but one of the things that she recommended was called PectaSol. It’s great for detoxing your body. In fact, I’m feeling like that’s the name of the game these days. Detoxing all the crap we have put in our bodies over the years. Or just in one day.
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4 months agoMention it to your oncologist, but being in Treatment has made my belly grow for sure
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4 months agoIt's called chemo belly
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3 months agoI'm that way too
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2 months agoBloating can indeed be a common side effect during chemotherapy treatment, and the combination of chemo with other medications can sometimes make digestive symptoms more noticeable. Many people in this community have shared similar experiences with bloating and other gastrointestinal changes during their treatment journey. It's always worth mentioning these symptoms to your healthcare team, as they can often provide helpful strategies or adjustments to make you more comfortable.
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