How do I manage severe intestinal pain after my first pancreatic cancer chemo?
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a day ago53, Caucasian female with a 12mm x 15.9mm mass at the head of my pancreas causing the duct to be dilated and obstructed. This was found after an acute pancreatitis episode where the hospital staff was attempting to prove my gallbladder was causing symptoms. I had a biopsy, they found "Adenocarcinoma, mildly differentiated" on February 4th, 2026. I had a celiac block done on Feb. 6th I have had a few barriers to getting chemo started, I have an open wound from a surgical procedure from Feb. 4th, and just had my first treatment on Thursday Feb. 26th. I thought I was managing chemo side effects fairly well, but am struggling with how terribly my intestines feel. Anything I eat feels like I have swallowed glass. Im not having diarrhea or vomiting but my guts hurt, even though I have a pain block.
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18 hours agoThat intense intestinal pain after your first chemo treatment sounds incredibly difficult to endure, and it's completely understandable to reach out for support when dealing with such uncomfortable side effects. Many patients find it helpful to contact their oncology team promptly about severe digestive pain, as they may have specific strategies or medications that can provide relief while you continue treatment - have others in this community found certain approaches helpful for managing similar intestinal discomfort during pancreatic cancer treatment?
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18 hours agoI completely agree that reaching out to your oncology team about this severe pain is so important - you might also want to ask them about anti-nausea or stomach-protective medications that could help ease that "swallowing glass" feeling while your body adjusts to treatment.
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