constipation and vomiting

[Rusty821]

hi there

Iv been on tagrisso for over a year now with no side affects

The last few weeks Iv been really constipated and vomiting

Last night I did manage to go but 5 minutes later was sick

I’m losing weight now has anybody suffered with this on this medication ?

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hi Rusty821

Some treatments can upset the stomach or bowel and it is quite common to actually be sick with constipation. As this is a new symptom, we would advise you to discuss this with your oncology team, it could be something unrelated to your cancer treatment, but it would be good for you to get medically checked out, especially if you feel you have lost weight.

As you know, with constipation, it is important to drink plenty fluids, you could also speak to your local pharmacist. You may find this link from Cancer Research UK of interest in coping with constipation: cancerresearchuk.org/about-...

Equally it is good to find out what the cause is and how to manage it best.

Hope you feel better soon and if you would like to discuss anything you can email ask the nurse at [e-mail] or call our free phone helpline number on 0800 358 7200 Monday to Thursday 0900-1700 and Friday 0900-1600

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team

[Rusty821 in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

Thankyou I’m seeing oncologist later today

It’s the sickness that’s worrying me

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle in reply to Rusty821]

Hopefully they will give you something for the sickness and that it is good that you are seeing the oncologist today. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to chat about anything. We do hope you feel better soon.

The Roy Castle Support Team

[Rusty821]

metoclopramide and drink for constipation

Though I’m really off my food my appetite is zero any suggestions

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle in reply to Rusty821]

Metoclopramide is a good option as it promotes gut motility so hopefully this will help. With regards to your appetite, stick to little amounts often, prepare small plates so you are not put off /overwhelmed by a meal. Dietary supplements are available in pharmacies and are also available on prescription in some cases and can be helpful to provide energy if you are losing weight. Might be worth discussing this option with your medical team. Hope you feel better soon

The Roy Castle Support Team

[Rusty821 in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

hi there Iv seen oncologist had an x Ray and seems I’m backed up 🙈 eating all bran and an apple for breakfast

I have a laxative drink

The metoclopramide I’m afraid makes me sick so Iv not bothered with any more

Thanks for advice x

[Bow-19]

just wondered if you know about the EGFR Facebook group?

[Rusty821 in reply to Bow-19]

hi bow

I will join thdnkd

[Rusty821 in reply to Rusty821]

thanks 🙈

[Bow-19]

egfrpositive.org.uk/

[Bow-19]

egfrcancer.org/. This is the worldwide one and the other the U.K. one

[Rusty821 in reply to Bow-19]

Thankyou Bow